He graduated in 1939, The Moscow Regional Art School in memory of 1905. With warmth and gratitude, he recalls his teachers-artists Krymov N., Frolova, G. Gorelova. The creative atmosphere of the school, communication with interesting bright personalities had a positive impact on shaping the future of the artist. After graduating from college N. Barchenkov lived in Moscow and worked at the Museum of the Revolution of the USSR as an artist-copyist. Time cast execution copies of paintings by famous artists, not in vain: quietly went comprehension of the laws of painting and drawing techniques, the accumulation of knowledge about domestic art classics.
As a professional painter N. Barchenkov formed under the influence of the realistic traditions of national fine art, thoughtful use of the achievements of Russian landscape painting, the artistic heritage Arkhipova, K. Juon, V.Byalynitskogo-Birulia. Careful study and observation of nature, serial realism combined with his subtle and poetic perception of the world. Since the beginning of creative way N. Barchenkov did not limit itself to the genre and thematic choices. Enthusiastically artist worked in the genre paintings, landscapes, still lifes.
Firmly entrenched in the creative N. Barchenkova landscape. Nature of the Moscow region, central Russia provides an inexhaustible source of inspiration the artist. He wrote many sketches in the open air, preferring the winter pore. Particular attention is paid to the color nuances of colors of the sky, the transfer of tonal modulations bluish shadows on the snow. In the pictures often combined landscape and everyday themes. The feeling of nature, the ability to convey the fullness and diversity of life found expression in works written in the genre of still life. Still Life Barchenkova N., preserving the freshness of perception of nature, demonstrate the expressive composition-plastic solutions are different coloristic richness, the materiality of painting.
Sincere, confidential tone paintings N. Barchenkova resonate with viewers. On the international recognition his talent suggests awarding the gold medal of the Italian Academy of Arts and awarding him the title of Honorary Member.
Paintings of the artist are in the State Tretyakov Gallery, the art museums in Russia in private collections abroad: Japan, Italy, France, Spain, Finland, Germany.