Slava Brodinsky was born in Birovigan, Russia in 1955.  His artistic talent was noticed from a young age and he was sent to an art high school to hone his craft.  After serving in the Soviet Army, he came back to his hometown and studied at the Fine Art Academy of Birovigan.  He finished his studies in 1979 with distinction, working primarily in large-scale art while participating in one-man and group shows throughout Russia.  

In 1991, Brodinsky immigrated to Israel with his wife and son.  After becoming acclimated to the country, he started painting again.  The unfamiliar light and colors in Israel dramatically affected his paintings.  Along with the landscapes of the Galil and the regions of northern Israel that inspire him, he also travels to Europe, especially to the South of Trace, Tuscany and Umbaria in Italy in search of the unique light found in the Mediterranean.  

Brodinsky's works are unique in the structure of the color, which is raised and built up above the canvas.  His original style is created by mixing colors with sand and plaster, then applying it to the canvas with coarse paintbrushes.  The range of his color palette reflects the play of light and shadow as affected by the transitions of the seasons of the year.  

His works have been shown in many one-man and group shows in America, Canada, France, England, and Japan.