Not only is Yakov Smirnoff a comedian, he is also an artist. He holds a degree in art from a Russian university and has taught the subject in schools. The following paintings are just a sample of the many he has done. The first painting, "America's Heart," was actually made into a mural that was hung at Ground Zero after the September 11th attacks.

"America's Heart"

"Laughing Genius"

"Face of Freedom"

"Family First"

"Flying Glory"

"American By Choice"

"The Dance of Nature"

"Serenity"

"Saint Basil"