Alexandra L. Zeltser (Lagoutkina), born in Moscow, lives and works in France since 2005.She studied in one of the best schools of the fine arts in Moscow, called "the memory of the year 1905".She exhibited in Moscow, Paris, Barcelona, Cherbourg. Her works make part of private collections in Moscow, Montreal, Amsterdam, Paris, St. Tropez, Prague, St. Petersburg, Cefalu.After having overcome a serious illness thanks to her art, she is in the Faustian attitude for every moment that passes: "Stop, you are so beautiful! "In each of her works, made in the technique "allaprima" and always "on the ground", combine the thirst for life, the love of nature and wonder, her talent and professionalism .She teaches painting classes, makes illustrations for children"s books. Her talent as a "portraitist of the soul" is undeniable.