Anne Labovitz & Stephen Futral – Midwest vs West Art Exhibition

Artist Portfolio Magazine – 2014 Midwest vs West Art Exhibition Stephen Futral – Crestone, CO At 17, I lived in Israel for a year, studying at The Betzalel School of Art and Design in Jerusalem and spending time with Yona Mach, a famous Israeli artist who was my mentor. At the end of the year […]

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Michael Ward & Cheryl Kline – Realism Art Exhibition

2014 Realism Art Exhibition – MyArtContest.com Michael Ward – Costa Mesa, CA I began my artistic career doing pen and ink renderings of historical architecture. I began painting in 1980, first in gouache, then in acrylics. Artists whose work I admire and draw inspiration from include Edward Hopper, Charles Sheeler, Richard Estes and Vermeer. I […]

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Craig Cossey – Realism Art Exhibition

2014 Realism Art Exhibition – MyArtContest.com Craig Cossey – Eaton Rapids, MI Craig Cossey paints ordinary items with great detail and intensity.  His paintings are layered with intricate colorful abstracts designed to deepen and define even the smallest element.  Cossey reveals the aging of objects with textures that are vivid and complex; thereby, allowing us the […]

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Kim Fujiwara – Midwest vs West Art Exhibition

Artist Portfolio Magazine – Midwest vs West Art Exhibition Kim Fujiwara – Rochester Hills, MI Kim Fujiwara was born and raised on the northwest side of Detroit, Michigan. By first grade he was already in advanced art classes mentored by his art teacher. He was known as “the kid who draws.” He says his influences were […]

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Gia Elisa Holderman, Susan Kozodoy Silkowitz & Michael Markopoulos – Realism Art Exhibition

2014 Realism Art Exhibition – MyArtContest.com Gia Elisa Holderman – League City, TX I was interested in art early as a child. I was usually by myself during my elementary years, so that led to being “self-taught” to draw and paint, attempting to duplicate images that I liked. I graduated with a BFA from the […]

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Dimitrina Kutriansky – Realism Art Exhibition

2014 Realism Art Exhibition – MyArtContest.com Dimitrina Kutriansky – Collinsville, IL Dimitrina Kutriansky was born in Sofia, Bulgaria. After immigrating to the United States with her parents as a child, Dimitrina obtained a bachelors of arts in fine arts from Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville and a masters of arts from the University of Iowa. […]

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Ruslana Levandovska, Abigail Spector & Ian Nicholas Day – Realism Art Exhibition

2014 Realism Art Exhibition – MyArtContest.com Ruslana Levandovska – Mississauga, Canada Abigail Spector – Berkeley, CA Ian Nicholas Day – San Francisco, CA

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Ron Weinkauf – Midwest vs West Art Exhibition – Artist Portfolio Magazine

2014 Midwest vs West Art Exhibition – Artist Portfolio Magazine Ron Weinkauf – Seattle, WA I was born many years ago in Cresco, Iowa.  Seattle has been my home since 1946.  Attended Franklin High School in Seattle, “majoring” in art.  The teacher was extraordinary and inspiring.  Attended the University of Washington, majoring in architecture.  My fondness for […]

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Ruth Modric – Midwest vs West Art Exhibition – Artist Portfolio Magazine

2014 Midwest vs West Art Exhibition – Artist Portfolio Magazine Ruth Modric – Greenbrae, CA

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Randy Kermoade – Midwest vs West Art Exhibition – Artist Portfolio Magazine

Artist Portfolio Magazine Randy Kermoade – Boulder, CO

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Holly Kavonic – Realism Art Exhibition

2014 Realism Art Exhibition – MyArtContest.com Holly Kavonic – South Lake Tahoe, CA Holly Kavonic was born in Johannesburg, July 1985, but spent her childhood living in Ballito, KZN, South Africa. From an early age she began to draw and paint, with an enthusiastic drive that persisted and flourished throughout her school years. High school […]

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David Snellings – Realism Art Exhibition – MyArtContest.com

2014 Realism Art Exhibition – MyArtContest.com David Snellings – Midlothian, VA

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