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This 9-Year-Old Russian Boy ‘Sells’ His Custom Pet Paintings For Food And Supplies For Shelter Animals

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Not all heroes wear capes but their good deeds speak for themselves. This is yet another story to prove that even the smallest of us are capable of changing the world for the better and restore the faith in younger generations. Children come up with the most brilliant ways to solve problems that adults often fail at.

How to combine a love for art and help for stray animals? A kind-hearted 9-year-old Russian boy Pavel Abramov has the perfect answer to this question. The young artist from a small city of Arzamas in Nizhny Novgorod has been painting beautiful pet portraits and not to make money for his toys or a new phone, as you would expect. He exchanges his beautiful paintings for animal food and supplies and donates it to a local animal shelter. Everyone can help in their own way.

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This 9-Year-Old Russian Boy ‘Sells’ His Custom Pet Paintings For Food And Supplies For Shelter Animals

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Pavel and his mother Ekaterina Bolshakova started this animal painting project called “Kind paintbrush” about a year ago. This idea originated in Pavel’s brilliant mind when the loss of a four-legged friend hit the family and he could no longer ignore stray animals wandering the streets of the city. He needed to take part in making a change in memory of his dear Barsik and he definitely did; in the most creative and generous way.

This 9-Year-Old Russian Boy ‘Sells’ His Custom Pet Paintings For Food And Supplies For Shelter Animals

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This 9-Year-Old Russian Boy ‘Sells’ His Custom Pet Paintings For Food And Supplies For Shelter Animals

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This 9-Year-Old Russian Boy ‘Sells’ His Custom Pet Paintings For Food And Supplies For Shelter Animals

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Pavel paints adorable animals of owners who are ready to sign a deal to provide kilograms of porridge, meat, and supplies in exchange for an animal drawing of their beloved pet. He knows each of his models by name and often meets them when the painting is finished. He paints based on pets’ photos and is always interested in how owners met their furry family members. Pavel is deeply touched by the heartwarming stories of pets rescued from the cold streets and this is probably what makes up for all his efforts.

This 9-Year-Old Russian Boy ‘Sells’ His Custom Pet Paintings For Food And Supplies For Shelter Animals

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This 9-Year-Old Russian Boy ‘Sells’ His Custom Pet Paintings For Food And Supplies For Shelter Animals

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Pavel and his mother Ekaterina Bolshakova started this animal painting project called “Kind paintbrush” about a year ago. This idea originated in Pavel’s brilliant mind when the loss of a four-legged friend hit the family and he could no longer ignore stray animals wandering the streets of the city. He needed to take part in making a change in memory of his dear Barsik and he definitely did; in the most creative and generous way.

This 9-Year-Old Russian Boy ‘Sells’ His Custom Pet Paintings For Food And Supplies For Shelter Animals

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This 9-Year-Old Russian Boy ‘Sells’ His Custom Pet Paintings For Food And Supplies For Shelter Animals

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This brave social initiative has already spread beyond Arzamas city. Animal lovers from all over Russia and even abroad want to have the portraits of their pets made while taking part in a charitable mission. Artwork made by Pavel’s kind paintbrush has traveled to Spain, Germany and more to come.

This 9-Year-Old Russian Boy ‘Sells’ His Custom Pet Paintings For Food And Supplies For Shelter Animals

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This 9-Year-Old Russian Boy ‘Sells’ His Custom Pet Paintings For Food And Supplies For Shelter Animals

This 9-Year-Old Russian Boy ‘Sells’ His Custom Pet Paintings For Food And Supplies For Shelter Animals

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Pavel is the youngest volunteer of the only animal shelter in Arzamas that currently houses over 100 dogs. In exchange for his paintings, he asks for food, household supplies, accessories, depending on what the shelter needs at that particular moment.

This 9-Year-Old Russian Boy ‘Sells’ His Custom Pet Paintings For Food And Supplies For Shelter Animals

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Chuck’s portrait went to the customer in exchange for 5 kg of buckwheat, 10 cans of canned dog food, and skin medicine.

This 9-Year-Old Russian Boy ‘Sells’ His Custom Pet Paintings For Food And Supplies For Shelter Animals

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Charming Ksyusha’s portrait was exchanged for 6 kg of buckwheat, canned dog food, bandages and medicine.

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Timofey’s portrait has been exchanged for a set of medicines and dog collars.

This 9-Year-Old Russian Boy ‘Sells’ His Custom Pet Paintings For Food And Supplies For Shelter Animals

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Jesse’s portrait was exchanged for 7 kg of offal and 3 kg of buckwheat.

This 9-Year-Old Russian Boy ‘Sells’ His Custom Pet Paintings For Food And Supplies For Shelter Animals

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Cheerful hamsters were presented to an owner in exchange for 4 kg of canned dog food, 2.5 kg of dry food, a leash, and a toy.

This 9-Year-Old Russian Boy ‘Sells’ His Custom Pet Paintings For Food And Supplies For Shelter Animals

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Portrait of cute Onyx for 3 kg of canned dog food, 2.5 kg of oatmeal, 4 kg of pearl barley, treats for dogs and household supplies.

This 9-Year-Old Russian Boy ‘Sells’ His Custom Pet Paintings For Food And Supplies For Shelter Animals

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A portrait of these three girls in exchange for 15 kg of beef trimmings.

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Exchanged for 15 kg of selected beef delicacies for the shelter.

This 9-Year-Old Russian Boy ‘Sells’ His Custom Pet Paintings For Food And Supplies For Shelter Animals

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The portrait of Rex, Tuzik, Keks and Lusya exchanged for 5 cans of canned beef, 1 liter of milk, 3 kg of cereal, a pack of dry food, and 5 kg of trimmings.

This 9-Year-Old Russian Boy ‘Sells’ His Custom Pet Paintings For Food And Supplies For Shelter Animals

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The portrait of handsome Basi went to Natalia in exchange for 10 kg of buckwheat and 10 kg of pearl barley.

This 9-Year-Old Russian Boy ‘Sells’ His Custom Pet Paintings For Food And Supplies For Shelter Animals

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10 kg beef bones for this portrait of lovely Sonya.

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This portrait of Mr. Puzan was exchanged for 15 kg of beef bones and trimmings.

This 9-Year-Old Russian Boy ‘Sells’ His Custom Pet Paintings For Food And Supplies For Shelter Animals

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“Our family is proud of his wonderful project. His days are scheduled to minutes, he wants to do absolutely everything, there is just not enough time,” the boy’s mother Ekaterina told Bored Panda. Pavel dreams of becoming an architect and building a big shelter in the future, and for now – he will contribute as much as he can with his art and humane initiatives.

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Fascinated by music, movies and sitcoms, I'm passionate about social media and can't live without the internet, especially for all the cute dog and cat pictures out there. I wish the day had about 40 hours to be able to do everything I want.

Fascinated by music, movies and sitcoms, I'm passionate about social media and can't live without the internet, especially for all the cute dog and cat pictures out there. I wish the day had about 40 hours to be able to do everything I want.

Violeta Draseikaitė

My name is Violeta and I am an editor here at Bored Panda. I love reading memes for a living. It’s obviously much more than that, but I appreciate the variety of topics, information, and pics I get to see every day and share with the world! Those funny memes really make my day too. Being born in the ’90s in post-Soviet Lithuania speaks more about me than I’d like to admit. I’m still learning about the world and myself, but I do love my friends, traveling, art, and my cat. My favorite fact to share about myself is that I used to hide meatballs in my friend’s pockets at lunch so I could go play outside. I wish all those meatballs could find their way back to me someday.

My name is Violeta and I am an editor here at Bored Panda. I love reading memes for a living. It’s obviously much more than that, but I appreciate the variety of topics, information, and pics I get to see every day and share with the world! Those funny memes really make my day too. Being born in the ’90s in post-Soviet Lithuania speaks more about me than I’d like to admit. I’m still learning about the world and myself, but I do love my friends, traveling, art, and my cat. My favorite fact to share about myself is that I used to hide meatballs in my friend’s pockets at lunch so I could go play outside. I wish all those meatballs could find their way back to me someday.

What do you think ?

Cherie of Numenor 5 years ago

This kid is extremely talented!!

124points

Zelda 5 years ago

And when I paint I end up with a s**t storm of blobs

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glowworm2 5 years ago

Not only is this young man a talented artist, he also has a huge heart. He's amazing.

119points

Donald Peters 5 years ago

he should sell the paintings online. I would buy one.

93points

spirit wolf 5 years ago

Agreed!!

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Tina Hugh 5 years ago

Me too

13points

Nancy Bernard 5 years ago

That is a fantastic idea Donald! We all love our fur babies, and many of us would love having a painting of his.

4points

Tita Rios 5 years ago

Me, too!

4points

Joyce Deering 5 years ago

Absolutely! Me too.

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Charlotte Kamman 5 years ago

Why don't we set up a store for him?

-1point

Unicornstar 5 years ago

Paval is so extremely talented. I am 5 times his age and I couldn't paint like that to save my life. But it is his generosity and beautiful spirit that really shines out. The world would be a better place if there were more people like him.

47points

Magpie 5 years ago

I guess this is about the time we could be donating on line to our nearest / favouritist animal shelter.

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Slune 5 years ago

Deep in this young boy you can find the Russian soul!

1point

Nancy Bernard 5 years ago

Let's put our cards on the table, I don't believe anyone could paint like this child, his talent is a blessing from above, and he is putting it to good use. What a wonderful little man!

1point

Florencia Renedo 5 years ago

A super hero!

18points

sharron lynn parsons 5 years ago

Wow, such talent, this boy will have a good future, his art is excellent, This is fabulous, I am impressed ,so young with a huge heart, I hope he will inspire others to help !!!

14points

Monika Soffronow 5 years ago

Maybe some of our Russian speaking Panda friends can supply us with the how-to?

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Kahna Wanna 5 years ago

I think it's one of the most beautiful story's I have ever read. Ever!

12points

Nikki D 5 years ago

What talent! I wish I could donate art supplies to him, and maybe get a portrait of my own! I would donate sooo much dog food, lol.

10points

Bella Bee 5 years ago

What a remarkable young boy ❤️ A talented artist with a big heart. His mother must be so proud of him. I’d love him to paint a portrait of my Ollie.

9points

VJF41708 5 years ago

This warms my heart.

8points

Sora Lyra 5 years ago

Other than having a really kind heart. I was really impressive with his painting talented for such a young age. People should know him.

8points

Ahnnah Newell 5 years ago

They do.

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NQ L 5 years ago

I'd love to have him paint my fur-babies and gladly pay him double.

6points

Victoria Greenlee 5 years ago

That's generous of you, as I find some of his payments rather stingy. 15 kg of buckwheat? For his beautiful work?

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Thunder 5 years ago (edited)

He’s so talented and careful! I am 23 years now and I make art and comics but I’m never ad good as this kid! Also he has a good heart. Love it!

6points

Ahnnah Newell 5 years ago

I'm telling you, russians are talented.

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An Opinion 5 years ago

Impressive paintings

5points

Amery 5 years ago

Young man, if you ever come to America, (specifically Ohio....) I will hook you up~! I volunteer at a local shelter, myself. Amazing. What a special young man~!

5points

Whatever... 5 years ago

Off topic, but I named one of my cats 'Amery' (misspelling of author / animal rights activist Cleveland Amory). My Amery is long gone, but still so missed.

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AnnaB Premium 5 years ago

Are there any videos of him actually painting? I'd love to see one!

4points

Jim Ellington 4 years ago

Trust, but verify.

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Brett Connor 5 years ago

Wonderful for sure!

4points

Chu Yue Ling 5 years ago

Wonderful!

4points

Jim Ellington 4 years ago

So what. When I was five I made my mother a popsicle stick box covered with golden macaroni, and when I was just two I made a doodie.

3points

Jim Ellington 4 years ago

Seriously, though, what person of any age can paint multiple pictures, even resting their hand on one in progress, and not get the slightest bit of paint on their self? If this 9-year-old is actually creating these by himself, and I'm not saying he's not, then it would behoove his parents to make at least one unedited video of him painting one from start to finish. Even the likes of Mozart was verified independently more than once. The outlines and proportions, perspectives, and lighting just seem a little too accurate for someone his age. Plus, I don't really know how to explain it, but the paintings look like they were done by a female.

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Kristin Haskins 5 years ago

I cried! Not just because the paintings are wonderful, but HE IS, TOO!

3points

Ina 5 years ago

I want to start a crowd funding for this boy’s future art education so he can continue to stun us all with his talent and big heart❤️

3points

Loki’s Lil Butter Knife 5 years ago

What a truly beautiful soul. I gobsmacked by the amount of talent he displays for a 9 year old. His artwork is gorgeous (I love the painting of the Russian blue cat). I hope Pavel’s amazing work gets more attention.

3points

Em Watson 5 years ago

This is amazing ❤

3points

Daffy Salamence 4 years ago

Boy, people believe things so fast. Is there any proof (like a video of HIM painting) that this is actually real and there’s not a guy behind those drawings painting them? And if you say “but there are photos of him drawiNgGgg” let me say you that someone can just tell the kid “grab this brush and this thing and make like you are just painting over this drawing I’ve made”

2points

Jim Ellington 4 years ago

Agreed. Because if these actually are his and only his work, he is a veritable prodigy.

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Charlotte Dupre 5 years ago (edited)

Internet turned me into a witch. Show me a video or i do not believe it

2points

Daffy Salamence 4 years ago

Finally I see someone that doesen’t believe everything newspapers show xd

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tuzdayschild 5 years ago

Off the charts talented.

2points

Caroline Driver 5 years ago

Freakin' hell, he's damn good for 9! What a wonderful use of such talent.

2points

Odina Rose 5 years ago

Somewhere up there, Bob Ross and Steve Irwin are watching us living humans scampering around and feeling very proud of this young artist here.

2points

Jack Urquhart 5 years ago

NINE? The child can paint like that and he's NINE? Hope he gets more and more exposure for his painting for the animals. What an awesome little guy

2points

Fantom 5 years ago

just HOW??? :O

2points

Corrine Todd 5 years ago

Wow!

2points

Ani Archeron 5 years ago

This good at 9 ... I want to see what masterpieces he creates at 19, 29, 59!

2points

Dorothy Parker 5 years ago

Child is an amazing talent. His charitable efforts are something from an old soul.

2points

Living_Shadow 5 years ago

What the heck, he's so talented! It's crazy he can paint that realistically at age nine!

2points

Tiffany Marie 5 years ago

This article can inspire people to do the same 😍

2points

Tiffany Marie 5 years ago

Wow he's super good at painting! I'm terrible with drawing! Good too see kindness in the world! He's got loving parents to teach empathy & love 😘

2points

Nathalie Langevin 5 years ago

Wow! What a great way to give! This kid is going places.

2points

Jane Thorne-Gutierrez 5 years ago

To think he's still so young! Imagine his skill and wonderful heart when he's grown??

2points

Mimi M 5 years ago

Gorgeous paintings!

2points

Lotus Queen 5 years ago

What the sauce? I cant draw a stick figure. I volunteer and go to protests and stuff, but drawing? Nope.

2points

Tanja Joensen 5 years ago

Wow that's amazing

2points

Tia Hansen 5 years ago

WTH i can barely make a stick figure guy person thing .-.

1point

Ahnnah Newell 5 years ago

THIS KID IS SO AWESOME! I love his artwork.

1point

Tiffany Sparrow 5 years ago

wow those are so awesome

1point

Monika Świrydo 5 years ago

6 years in art school and there is a kid who paints better than me ;( I admire his kind heart.

1point

Pepe Rura 4 years ago

May you go places and enjoy your art around the world. Absolutely brilliant helping animals. Thats what life is all about --not greed

0points

Nina Gao 4 years ago

I love his talent and that story

0points

Daffy Salamence 4 years ago

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0points

Xin Leung 4 years ago

Great kid supported by a great mother.

0points

Laur 24 5 years ago

This is so sweet, it warms my heart. I am so touched by the huge gesture this talented boy made to the animals. If I could, i would by every one of these paintings in exchange for food for animals. upvote if you would to :)

0points

Terri Kester 5 years ago

He is an amazing boy with a big heart and dream! I would love to have my baby's portrait.

0points

Jelena Nikolic 5 years ago

This kid beside that is very talented is a wonderful human being.

0points

Cindy Smith Riddle 5 years ago

He's an inspiration to us all!

0points

LKM 5 years ago

Amazing works of art ♥ bless you young man

0points

Christina Uhlir 5 years ago

This boy is amazing; with his enormous talent, he should pursue a career in fine arts, somebody else can build the shelter. His compassion, generosity can motivate other children - young generation, root out ignorance, apathy, can improve lives of animals and so of people. They can save the world! Thank you Pavel, you are my hero!

0points

ERIN W. 5 years ago

These are all just awesome but what's most awesomest is young man and what he does with his money and time and talent God bless him , I wish him the very best!

0points

Nancy Bernard 5 years ago

I am flabbergasted! And that is putting it mildly! This boy has a gift straight from God, and he is putting it toward God's most vulnerable, animals, so they are no longer on the streets and hopefully will have their forever home one day. I just cannot say enough about this handsome and kind little boy, he is truly amazing, and his paintings are unbelievable. They look like photographs, but better! God bless you and your mother for putting you God given talent to a great cause!

0points

Viv Hart 5 years ago

So happy to see that Russia also has shelters. Wonderful what this laddie is doing, very talented.

0points

Danielle Renee 5 years ago

a sweet, talented young man! his folks must be so proud of him

0points

Linda Matheny 5 years ago

How can we get paintings and send supplies? Anyone? My email is rezqadog@icloud.com

0points

Linda Matheny 5 years ago

First, this young man is extremely talented. I would buy one of his paintings! Second, the little girl stabbing her fingers into the grey cat is hurting it!!

0points

Jason M 5 years ago

Ok, I'm not saying reincarnation is real, but either he is possessed by a famous artist, or it IS real. I mean, he's clearly rocking the mind of someone at least 3 times his age.

0points

Louise leGresley 5 years ago

What a great story. made my day :)

0points

Haleema 5 years ago

WHAT A WONDERFUL LITTLE GUY

0points

Elizabeth Gardner 5 years ago

What a wonderful talent but it is not just the talent is it the heart and soul that goes into each portrait and for the reasons he does them. He is amazing. He will be someone to watch as he grows up. Keep it up little one you are doing wonderful work.

0points

Patricia Stilwell 5 years ago

I am in awe of this boy's skill. And his use of his talent is even more inspiring.

0points

MidnightFury 5 years ago

MAN. THIS KID. IS TALENTED!! He would make an AMAZING artist if he wants to become one in the future. And he has such a big heart awwwww!!

0points

🍁Snow🍁 5 years ago

What a kind and talented boy!

0points

jl bal 5 years ago

What a talented and amazing kid!

0points

Raine Soo 5 years ago

Pavel is such a talented and selfless boy. He is a great inspiration for the youth of today.

0points

Bevie 5 years ago

What a fine, loving, amazing, kind, caring, amazing artist, generous young man!!!!!!!!!!! Bravo and kudos to Mom and Dad for raising him right!!!!!

0points

Baby Clanger 5 years ago

Dogs give such a lot of unconditional love given a chance and this amazing boy is helping them keep fed and well while they find a loving home with a special talent he is sharing.

0points

Albert Ambrosia 5 years ago

BRAVO Young Man Would be nice if someone will send an email, website or post office to get in touch with you. I for one would love to have my late dogs and cats painted by this young fellow Contact me via www.friendsofsaintfrancis com

0points

Vee Lyons 5 years ago

Great little man.

0points

Irene Walton 5 years ago

Wow!! Love his paintings! What a beautiful boy

0points

Suzanne Hall 5 years ago

Extremely talented and with such a good heart. Amazing boy.

0points

Marnie 5 years ago

In addition to this being an amazing story, did anyone else notice the Mom (who is adorable) looks a lot like her cat (also adorable)?

0points

d bradley 5 years ago

no offence, but i'm skeptical. donating to dogs is wonderful, but i don't think this kid really has any paint under nails. mom may be the painter

0points

Jim Ellington 4 years ago

The paint is wet, or at least there's some on the brush (strangely all the pictures seem to be complete already), and he's even resting his hand on one. Not a spot of pigment on his hands or clothing, though. That's pretty damned precise.

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OffKeySinger 5 years ago

If he's doing that at 8, I want to buy one. Imagine the work he'll produce later on. Amazing talent!

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Fox Dylan 5 years ago

What an excellent little human

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Christy Smith 5 years ago

How in the hell can a 9 YEAR OLD draw so well?! I'm not artistic, is it common for such young children to have the ability to draw so well at such a young age.

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Loki’s Lil Butter Knife 5 years ago

Christy, it is not common for children to draw or paint this well at 9. Pavel may be a savant (genius in a particular skill).

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Sami 5 years ago

Amazing and thank you for all you do!

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Michelle Moore 5 years ago

I would pay him whatever he wants and more to have a portrait done of my beautiful princess FOXIE Lady. Very talented little boy 💖💖💖💖

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Monster munch 5 years ago

What a top lad.

0points

Whatever... 5 years ago

Wow! Incredibly talented boy! Please consider volunteering at a local shelter. Even just walking dogs or spending time with cats.

0points

Pretty Pangolin 5 years ago

Yes, our local cat shelter invites people to visit because it helps socialize the kitties. No pressure to adopt, clean litterboxes or anything.

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miaow 5 years ago

So sweet! What a blessing!

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Elaine Dodge 5 years ago

This kid is amazing!

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Rosa Joseph 4 years ago

If anyone finds out how to order, please comment. I have found NO info.

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Janine 5 years ago

Apologies if this was already asked/answered, but is there a way to buy one of Pavel’s paintings? Or commission him to do one? I want his art on my wall as a daily reminder of how the beauty of this little human’s talent, compassion, and selflessness.

-1point

Janine 5 years ago

I’m sorry if someone already asked/answered this - but is there a way to buy one of his paintings? or can I commission this beautiful little human to paint a portrait of my dogs? I’m in the U.S. and want his painting on my wall as a reminder of the beauty of compassion and selflessness.

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Glen Chute 5 years ago

9year old.. Amazing artist..he will go far...

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Corey Wilson 5 years ago

wish he could sell on line would love to see all his work or be able to have one of his paintings keep up the good your'e doing

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Barbara Gilman 5 years ago

"Children come up with the most brilliant ways to solve problems that adults often fail at." We were children once . . . we should pay attention to what happens to us as we become adults--why don't we have and creativity and fresh ideas anymore? What keeps us from solving problems? Pavel is a piece of awesome . . . hope he can save his creativity as he ages

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Monika Biernacka 5 years ago

If more people were like this in the world there wouldn't be evil and pain just love....

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Regina Rosier 5 years ago

This child is both talented and kind. Please give us a way to buy his artwork and/or make contributions !!!

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Ian Spratt 5 years ago

A beautiful story about a beautiful young boy with amazing talent and heart full of compassion! His artwork is so good, he should have someone set up a website and auction them off around the world . . . as he tells the story of what his work, kindness and the monies do for the poor animals in shelters! Ian Spratt

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Heidi Matsumoto 5 years ago

What makes this boy amazing apart from his pure talent is his pure heart.

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bv7hearts 5 years ago

Who's a good boy.

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Milena 5 years ago

I simply love this! Pavel is not only a talented painter, but also a kind and caring child! Kudos to him and his family! Amazing! Maljenki volonter with a big heart!

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Lyla Mclean 5 years ago

What a generous, wonderful boy and very talented. may his life be blessed.

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Rachel Blatt 5 years ago

Wonderful. Someday these people will have original art pieces of a famous Russian painter, they obtained simply by their own generousity.

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Jocelyn Circus Girl 5 years ago

Aw ☺️ what a sweet soul.

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Morag croll 5 years ago

Please please tell us how we can buy your paintings. I live in england

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Joanne Hudson 5 years ago

Perhaps he charges what they can pay, but off hand I'd say he under-values his work. If he was able to expand outside his city .... but then it might not be the same.

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Pat 5 years ago

So talented at 9 yo. I can do wonders to a picture with colored pencils, but can’t draw a straight line. Wonderful

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Caro Lynn Kirkpatrick 5 years ago

Just amazing, him, his artwork and the people and pets he works with! The world needs more like him.

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Susan Riley 5 years ago

Too bad he lives so far away. I'd have him do one (or 2 or 3) paintings for me.

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Lachlan Steininger 5 years ago

How can i contact him?

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Daniel Murphy 5 years ago

You know what they say. That hero comes in all shapes, age and forms. That little boy has pot of GOLD for heart. Also. Animals knows how to reciprocate and return favour in the most amazing way. You must all remember that amazing CookerSpaniel name "HONEY" she was with her master driving on a highway, when suddenly unforseen accident occurred. The driver was way down the ditch and hanging upside down. What that amazing Dog Honey did, shook everyone in an amazing and shocking fashion. This Dog Honey ran and ran and ran. Until she found civilization. She came upon group of people, and began barking and turning around and running fir few frets in the same direction and giving those people signal that they must follow her. And those amazing angles did just that. That amazing Dog Honey, took those folks to the scene of accident and what they saw surprises them and they baffled to realise how clever that Dog, Honey was. They immediately got to action and free that man that was being tangled

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Richard Harrold 5 years ago

Has anyone verified by actually watching him that he is the true painter? Or is this all second-hand information from the kid's mother?

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Jim Ellington 4 years ago

I have photos of my 3-year-old daughter rebuilding my carburateur.

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Molly Keuhl 5 years ago

Not buying it. Where are the videos of him painting those? He'd make bank with a YT channel and yet nothing exists. I say mom or dad is behind the paintings.

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Loki’s Lil Butter Knife 5 years ago

You must be a load of fun at parties.

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🍁Snow🍁 5 years ago (edited)

Wow Noah :/

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Cherie of Numenor 5 years ago

This kid is extremely talented!!

124points

Zelda 5 years ago

And when I paint I end up with a s**t storm of blobs

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glowworm2 5 years ago

Not only is this young man a talented artist, he also has a huge heart. He's amazing.

119points

Donald Peters 5 years ago

he should sell the paintings online. I would buy one.

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spirit wolf 5 years ago

Agreed!!

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Tina Hugh 5 years ago

Me too

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Nancy Bernard 5 years ago

That is a fantastic idea Donald! We all love our fur babies, and many of us would love having a painting of his.

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Tita Rios 5 years ago

Me, too!

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Joyce Deering 5 years ago

Absolutely! Me too.

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Charlotte Kamman 5 years ago

Why don't we set up a store for him?

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Unicornstar 5 years ago

Paval is so extremely talented. I am 5 times his age and I couldn't paint like that to save my life. But it is his generosity and beautiful spirit that really shines out. The world would be a better place if there were more people like him.

47points

Magpie 5 years ago

I guess this is about the time we could be donating on line to our nearest / favouritist animal shelter.

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Slune 5 years ago

Deep in this young boy you can find the Russian soul!

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Nancy Bernard 5 years ago

Let's put our cards on the table, I don't believe anyone could paint like this child, his talent is a blessing from above, and he is putting it to good use. What a wonderful little man!

1point

Florencia Renedo 5 years ago

A super hero!

18points

sharron lynn parsons 5 years ago

Wow, such talent, this boy will have a good future, his art is excellent, This is fabulous, I am impressed ,so young with a huge heart, I hope he will inspire others to help !!!

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Monika Soffronow 5 years ago

Maybe some of our Russian speaking Panda friends can supply us with the how-to?

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Kahna Wanna 5 years ago

I think it's one of the most beautiful story's I have ever read. Ever!

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Nikki D 5 years ago

What talent! I wish I could donate art supplies to him, and maybe get a portrait of my own! I would donate sooo much dog food, lol.

10points

Bella Bee 5 years ago

What a remarkable young boy ❤️ A talented artist with a big heart. His mother must be so proud of him. I’d love him to paint a portrait of my Ollie.

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VJF41708 5 years ago

This warms my heart.

8points

Sora Lyra 5 years ago

Other than having a really kind heart. I was really impressive with his painting talented for such a young age. People should know him.

8points

Ahnnah Newell 5 years ago

They do.

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NQ L 5 years ago

I'd love to have him paint my fur-babies and gladly pay him double.

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Victoria Greenlee 5 years ago

That's generous of you, as I find some of his payments rather stingy. 15 kg of buckwheat? For his beautiful work?

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Thunder 5 years ago (edited)

He’s so talented and careful! I am 23 years now and I make art and comics but I’m never ad good as this kid! Also he has a good heart. Love it!

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Ahnnah Newell 5 years ago

I'm telling you, russians are talented.

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An Opinion 5 years ago

Impressive paintings

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Amery 5 years ago

Young man, if you ever come to America, (specifically Ohio....) I will hook you up~! I volunteer at a local shelter, myself. Amazing. What a special young man~!

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Whatever... 5 years ago

Off topic, but I named one of my cats 'Amery' (misspelling of author / animal rights activist Cleveland Amory). My Amery is long gone, but still so missed.

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AnnaB Premium 5 years ago

Are there any videos of him actually painting? I'd love to see one!

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Jim Ellington 4 years ago

Trust, but verify.

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Brett Connor 5 years ago

Wonderful for sure!

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Chu Yue Ling 5 years ago

Wonderful!

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Jim Ellington 4 years ago

So what. When I was five I made my mother a popsicle stick box covered with golden macaroni, and when I was just two I made a doodie.

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Jim Ellington 4 years ago

Seriously, though, what person of any age can paint multiple pictures, even resting their hand on one in progress, and not get the slightest bit of paint on their self? If this 9-year-old is actually creating these by himself, and I'm not saying he's not, then it would behoove his parents to make at least one unedited video of him painting one from start to finish. Even the likes of Mozart was verified independently more than once. The outlines and proportions, perspectives, and lighting just seem a little too accurate for someone his age. Plus, I don't really know how to explain it, but the paintings look like they were done by a female.

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Kristin Haskins 5 years ago

I cried! Not just because the paintings are wonderful, but HE IS, TOO!

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Ina 5 years ago

I want to start a crowd funding for this boy’s future art education so he can continue to stun us all with his talent and big heart❤️

3points

Loki’s Lil Butter Knife 5 years ago

What a truly beautiful soul. I gobsmacked by the amount of talent he displays for a 9 year old. His artwork is gorgeous (I love the painting of the Russian blue cat). I hope Pavel’s amazing work gets more attention.

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Em Watson 5 years ago

This is amazing ❤

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Daffy Salamence 4 years ago

Boy, people believe things so fast. Is there any proof (like a video of HIM painting) that this is actually real and there’s not a guy behind those drawings painting them? And if you say “but there are photos of him drawiNgGgg” let me say you that someone can just tell the kid “grab this brush and this thing and make like you are just painting over this drawing I’ve made”

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Jim Ellington 4 years ago

Agreed. Because if these actually are his and only his work, he is a veritable prodigy.

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Charlotte Dupre 5 years ago (edited)

Internet turned me into a witch. Show me a video or i do not believe it

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Daffy Salamence 4 years ago

Finally I see someone that doesen’t believe everything newspapers show xd

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tuzdayschild 5 years ago

Off the charts talented.

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Caroline Driver 5 years ago

Freakin' hell, he's damn good for 9! What a wonderful use of such talent.

2points

Odina Rose 5 years ago

Somewhere up there, Bob Ross and Steve Irwin are watching us living humans scampering around and feeling very proud of this young artist here.

2points

Jack Urquhart 5 years ago

NINE? The child can paint like that and he's NINE? Hope he gets more and more exposure for his painting for the animals. What an awesome little guy

2points

Fantom 5 years ago

just HOW??? :O

2points

Corrine Todd 5 years ago

Wow!

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Ani Archeron 5 years ago

This good at 9 ... I want to see what masterpieces he creates at 19, 29, 59!

2points

Dorothy Parker 5 years ago

Child is an amazing talent. His charitable efforts are something from an old soul.

2points

Living_Shadow 5 years ago

What the heck, he's so talented! It's crazy he can paint that realistically at age nine!

2points

Tiffany Marie 5 years ago

This article can inspire people to do the same 😍

2points

Tiffany Marie 5 years ago

Wow he's super good at painting! I'm terrible with drawing! Good too see kindness in the world! He's got loving parents to teach empathy & love 😘

2points

Nathalie Langevin 5 years ago

Wow! What a great way to give! This kid is going places.

2points

Jane Thorne-Gutierrez 5 years ago

To think he's still so young! Imagine his skill and wonderful heart when he's grown??

2points

Mimi M 5 years ago

Gorgeous paintings!

2points

Lotus Queen 5 years ago

What the sauce? I cant draw a stick figure. I volunteer and go to protests and stuff, but drawing? Nope.

2points

Tanja Joensen 5 years ago

Wow that's amazing

2points

Tia Hansen 5 years ago

WTH i can barely make a stick figure guy person thing .-.

1point

Ahnnah Newell 5 years ago

THIS KID IS SO AWESOME! I love his artwork.

1point

Tiffany Sparrow 5 years ago

wow those are so awesome

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Monika Świrydo 5 years ago

6 years in art school and there is a kid who paints better than me ;( I admire his kind heart.

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Pepe Rura 4 years ago

May you go places and enjoy your art around the world. Absolutely brilliant helping animals. Thats what life is all about --not greed

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Nina Gao 4 years ago

I love his talent and that story

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Daffy Salamence 4 years ago

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Xin Leung 4 years ago

Great kid supported by a great mother.

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Laur 24 5 years ago

This is so sweet, it warms my heart. I am so touched by the huge gesture this talented boy made to the animals. If I could, i would by every one of these paintings in exchange for food for animals. upvote if you would to :)

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Terri Kester 5 years ago

He is an amazing boy with a big heart and dream! I would love to have my baby's portrait.

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Jelena Nikolic 5 years ago

This kid beside that is very talented is a wonderful human being.

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Cindy Smith Riddle 5 years ago

He's an inspiration to us all!

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LKM 5 years ago

Amazing works of art ♥ bless you young man

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Christina Uhlir 5 years ago

This boy is amazing; with his enormous talent, he should pursue a career in fine arts, somebody else can build the shelter. His compassion, generosity can motivate other children - young generation, root out ignorance, apathy, can improve lives of animals and so of people. They can save the world! Thank you Pavel, you are my hero!

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ERIN W. 5 years ago

These are all just awesome but what's most awesomest is young man and what he does with his money and time and talent God bless him , I wish him the very best!

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Nancy Bernard 5 years ago

I am flabbergasted! And that is putting it mildly! This boy has a gift straight from God, and he is putting it toward God's most vulnerable, animals, so they are no longer on the streets and hopefully will have their forever home one day. I just cannot say enough about this handsome and kind little boy, he is truly amazing, and his paintings are unbelievable. They look like photographs, but better! God bless you and your mother for putting you God given talent to a great cause!

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Viv Hart 5 years ago

So happy to see that Russia also has shelters. Wonderful what this laddie is doing, very talented.

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Danielle Renee 5 years ago

a sweet, talented young man! his folks must be so proud of him

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Linda Matheny 5 years ago

How can we get paintings and send supplies? Anyone? My email is rezqadog@icloud.com

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Linda Matheny 5 years ago

First, this young man is extremely talented. I would buy one of his paintings! Second, the little girl stabbing her fingers into the grey cat is hurting it!!

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Jason M 5 years ago

Ok, I'm not saying reincarnation is real, but either he is possessed by a famous artist, or it IS real. I mean, he's clearly rocking the mind of someone at least 3 times his age.

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Louise leGresley 5 years ago

What a great story. made my day :)

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Haleema 5 years ago

WHAT A WONDERFUL LITTLE GUY

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Elizabeth Gardner 5 years ago

What a wonderful talent but it is not just the talent is it the heart and soul that goes into each portrait and for the reasons he does them. He is amazing. He will be someone to watch as he grows up. Keep it up little one you are doing wonderful work.

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Patricia Stilwell 5 years ago

I am in awe of this boy's skill. And his use of his talent is even more inspiring.

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MidnightFury 5 years ago

MAN. THIS KID. IS TALENTED!! He would make an AMAZING artist if he wants to become one in the future. And he has such a big heart awwwww!!

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🍁Snow🍁 5 years ago

What a kind and talented boy!

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jl bal 5 years ago

What a talented and amazing kid!

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Raine Soo 5 years ago

Pavel is such a talented and selfless boy. He is a great inspiration for the youth of today.

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Bevie 5 years ago

What a fine, loving, amazing, kind, caring, amazing artist, generous young man!!!!!!!!!!! Bravo and kudos to Mom and Dad for raising him right!!!!!

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Baby Clanger 5 years ago

Dogs give such a lot of unconditional love given a chance and this amazing boy is helping them keep fed and well while they find a loving home with a special talent he is sharing.

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Albert Ambrosia 5 years ago

BRAVO Young Man Would be nice if someone will send an email, website or post office to get in touch with you. I for one would love to have my late dogs and cats painted by this young fellow Contact me via www.friendsofsaintfrancis com

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Vee Lyons 5 years ago

Great little man.

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Irene Walton 5 years ago

Wow!! Love his paintings! What a beautiful boy

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Suzanne Hall 5 years ago

Extremely talented and with such a good heart. Amazing boy.

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Marnie 5 years ago

In addition to this being an amazing story, did anyone else notice the Mom (who is adorable) looks a lot like her cat (also adorable)?

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d bradley 5 years ago

no offence, but i'm skeptical. donating to dogs is wonderful, but i don't think this kid really has any paint under nails. mom may be the painter

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Jim Ellington 4 years ago

The paint is wet, or at least there's some on the brush (strangely all the pictures seem to be complete already), and he's even resting his hand on one. Not a spot of pigment on his hands or clothing, though. That's pretty damned precise.

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OffKeySinger 5 years ago

If he's doing that at 8, I want to buy one. Imagine the work he'll produce later on. Amazing talent!

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Fox Dylan 5 years ago

What an excellent little human

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Christy Smith 5 years ago

How in the hell can a 9 YEAR OLD draw so well?! I'm not artistic, is it common for such young children to have the ability to draw so well at such a young age.

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Loki’s Lil Butter Knife 5 years ago

Christy, it is not common for children to draw or paint this well at 9. Pavel may be a savant (genius in a particular skill).

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Sami 5 years ago

Amazing and thank you for all you do!

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Michelle Moore 5 years ago

I would pay him whatever he wants and more to have a portrait done of my beautiful princess FOXIE Lady. Very talented little boy 💖💖💖💖

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Monster munch 5 years ago

What a top lad.

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Whatever... 5 years ago

Wow! Incredibly talented boy! Please consider volunteering at a local shelter. Even just walking dogs or spending time with cats.

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Pretty Pangolin 5 years ago

Yes, our local cat shelter invites people to visit because it helps socialize the kitties. No pressure to adopt, clean litterboxes or anything.

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miaow 5 years ago

So sweet! What a blessing!

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Elaine Dodge 5 years ago

This kid is amazing!

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Rosa Joseph 4 years ago

If anyone finds out how to order, please comment. I have found NO info.

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Janine 5 years ago

Apologies if this was already asked/answered, but is there a way to buy one of Pavel’s paintings? Or commission him to do one? I want his art on my wall as a daily reminder of how the beauty of this little human’s talent, compassion, and selflessness.

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Janine 5 years ago

I’m sorry if someone already asked/answered this - but is there a way to buy one of his paintings? or can I commission this beautiful little human to paint a portrait of my dogs? I’m in the U.S. and want his painting on my wall as a reminder of the beauty of compassion and selflessness.

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Glen Chute 5 years ago

9year old.. Amazing artist..he will go far...

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Corey Wilson 5 years ago

wish he could sell on line would love to see all his work or be able to have one of his paintings keep up the good your'e doing

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Barbara Gilman 5 years ago

"Children come up with the most brilliant ways to solve problems that adults often fail at." We were children once . . . we should pay attention to what happens to us as we become adults--why don't we have and creativity and fresh ideas anymore? What keeps us from solving problems? Pavel is a piece of awesome . . . hope he can save his creativity as he ages

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Monika Biernacka 5 years ago

If more people were like this in the world there wouldn't be evil and pain just love....

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Regina Rosier 5 years ago

This child is both talented and kind. Please give us a way to buy his artwork and/or make contributions !!!

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Ian Spratt 5 years ago

A beautiful story about a beautiful young boy with amazing talent and heart full of compassion! His artwork is so good, he should have someone set up a website and auction them off around the world . . . as he tells the story of what his work, kindness and the monies do for the poor animals in shelters! Ian Spratt

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Heidi Matsumoto 5 years ago

What makes this boy amazing apart from his pure talent is his pure heart.

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bv7hearts 5 years ago

Who's a good boy.

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Milena 5 years ago

I simply love this! Pavel is not only a talented painter, but also a kind and caring child! Kudos to him and his family! Amazing! Maljenki volonter with a big heart!

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Lyla Mclean 5 years ago

What a generous, wonderful boy and very talented. may his life be blessed.

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Rachel Blatt 5 years ago

Wonderful. Someday these people will have original art pieces of a famous Russian painter, they obtained simply by their own generousity.

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Jocelyn Circus Girl 5 years ago

Aw ☺️ what a sweet soul.

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Morag croll 5 years ago

Please please tell us how we can buy your paintings. I live in england

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Joanne Hudson 5 years ago

Perhaps he charges what they can pay, but off hand I'd say he under-values his work. If he was able to expand outside his city .... but then it might not be the same.

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Pat 5 years ago

So talented at 9 yo. I can do wonders to a picture with colored pencils, but can’t draw a straight line. Wonderful

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Caro Lynn Kirkpatrick 5 years ago

Just amazing, him, his artwork and the people and pets he works with! The world needs more like him.

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Susan Riley 5 years ago

Too bad he lives so far away. I'd have him do one (or 2 or 3) paintings for me.

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Lachlan Steininger 5 years ago

How can i contact him?

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Daniel Murphy 5 years ago

You know what they say. That hero comes in all shapes, age and forms. That little boy has pot of GOLD for heart. Also. Animals knows how to reciprocate and return favour in the most amazing way. You must all remember that amazing CookerSpaniel name "HONEY" she was with her master driving on a highway, when suddenly unforseen accident occurred. The driver was way down the ditch and hanging upside down. What that amazing Dog Honey did, shook everyone in an amazing and shocking fashion. This Dog Honey ran and ran and ran. Until she found civilization. She came upon group of people, and began barking and turning around and running fir few frets in the same direction and giving those people signal that they must follow her. And those amazing angles did just that. That amazing Dog Honey, took those folks to the scene of accident and what they saw surprises them and they baffled to realise how clever that Dog, Honey was. They immediately got to action and free that man that was being tangled

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Richard Harrold 5 years ago

Has anyone verified by actually watching him that he is the true painter? Or is this all second-hand information from the kid's mother?

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Jim Ellington 4 years ago

I have photos of my 3-year-old daughter rebuilding my carburateur.

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Molly Keuhl 5 years ago

Not buying it. Where are the videos of him painting those? He'd make bank with a YT channel and yet nothing exists. I say mom or dad is behind the paintings.

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Loki’s Lil Butter Knife 5 years ago

You must be a load of fun at parties.

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Wow Noah :/

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