The Port. 1964, oil on cardboard, 56x70 cm He learned at State Technique of Riga, architecture department. 1937 –Latvian academy of Art, landscape Studio of V. Purvitis, with diploma work “The Village at Keisi”. He worked as a drawing teacher at Vilaka’s school (1939 – 1040), mathematic and calligraphy teacher at Rezekne’s economical technical school (1940 - 1941), drawing teacher at Rezekne’s 1 beginning school (1941 – 1942) since 1945 teacher at Latvian Art academy, 1952 lecturer, 1971 professor. Exhibitions: -Since 1935. Solo exhibition: 1971, Riga. Memorial exhibition: – 1986, Riga. -1942 – 1945- Member of cooperative Visual Arts; -1944 – Member of Latvian Artist’s Union; -1959 – 1963 – As a member of Art Fund Art Council and chief; -1971 – Graduated as a National artist of Union of Soviet Socialist Republic. He painted landscapes; still life’s and was one from enthusiastic artist at Latvian art live organization, after 2 World war. His paintings characterized deep realism and good traditions from Belgian painting school.