A St. Petersburg Palette: The Tempera World of Ekaterina Gracheva Ekaterina Gracheva, born in 1975 in the cultural heart of Leningrad – now Saint Petersburg, Russia – embodies a quiet dedication to the art of painting, specifically the luminous and historically rich medium of tempera. Her artistic journey began with formal training at the Leningrad NK Roerich Art School, graduating in 1998. This foundation instilled not only technical skill but also an appreciation for the deep traditions of Russian artistry, a lineage she continues to honor through her work today. While biographical details…