Painter. Born in Rostov. Studied at the Fedoskino school of miniature painting under A. A. Parfenov (1960-1964). For many years he worked in the experimental shop of the factory "Rostov enamel", creating original floral and theme song, and at the end of the 1970s, the acting chief of the artist. Successfully works in various genres: portrait, landscape, historical and religious miniature. 1972 participates in Russian and foreign exhibitions. Member of artists Union of Russia (1982). Awarded the order "badge of Honor". Laureate of the State prize of the RSFSR. I. E. Repin. A. Paunova are in the Russian Museum of decorative-applied and folk art, the state Museum "Rostov Kremlin" Museum-reserve "Kulikovo field" (Tula region), Museum of the factory "Rostov enamel", Yaroslavl Museum-preserve, Yaroslavl art Museum and in private domestic and foreign collections.
