William A. Schneider: Nicolai Fechin Painting SecretsThroughout history, certain painters have stood out above all others because they developed a unique style, a trademark approach of their own. Having your own signature or trademark is critical as a painter. And one of the best ways to develop your own style is to study the unique techniques of those who came before you. Artists like Sargent, Zorn, Sorolla, and Fechin. Russian born artist Nicolai Fechin (1881 1955) is one of historys most important