21st Annual Pastel 100 Competition

I am excited to share with you that I have won an Honorable Mention in the Still Life category of the 21st Annual Pastel 100 with my pastel “Back in Time”!! Many thanks to the judge Kathy Hildebrandt! Of the 1500 paintings submitted, only 100 were chosen! Congratulations to all winners! The exhibit will be published in the April 2020 issue of Pastel Journal Magazine. Follow the link to see all winners.

Announcing the 21st Annual Pastel 100 Winners

Hyperrealism Magazine

I am delighted to be included in issue #7 of Hyperrealism Magazine! I am honored to be featured among such incredible artists in a five page spread on my work. THANK YOU Hypermag Team!!

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Hyperrealism Magazine #7

 

Art Habens Biennial Edition

 The new special issue of ART Habens is finally out and I am excited to announce that I am featured in it with a 28 page spread!!

Art Habens is an art publication based in UK, aiming at breaking into contemporary art scene.
I quote their comments on my work: “We have highly appreciated the way your insightful exploration of the evocative expressive power of the details that you capture in your artworks, bring the notion of realistic painting to a new level of significance, engaging the viewers into such a multilayered visual experience."

Huge thanks to curators Melissa C. Hilborn and Dario Rutigliano for the in-depth interview!

 Check it out here:

ART Habens Biennial Edition - Irene Georgopoulou Interview

Richeson75 Figure/Portrait 2019 Exhibition Book

The Richeson75 “Figure/Portrait 2019” beautiful full-color hard-cover exhibition book has arrived!!

Poest and Artists Magazine "Adorn Me"

The latest issue of PoetsArtists “Adorn Me”, curated by Carol Hodes is available to purchase as a publication or download. Presenting over 150 exciting artworks! I am honored to be included in this stellar line-up of amazing artists with my pastel painting "Back . Congratulations to Didi Menendez and everyone on staff of Poets Artist!.

http://www.blurb.com/b/9295298-poetsartists-101-adorn-me

https://www.poetsandartists.com/publications/adorn-me

"Adorn Me" poets & Artists Publication & Online Exclusive Exhibition

So excited to be included in the upcoming issue of PoetsArtists magazine “Adorn Me”. Huge thanks to Carol Hodes and Didi Menendez,

13th International Guild of Realism Hardcover Book

Thank you to the prestigious Sugarman-Peterson Gallery for producing the beautiful hardcover book of the 13th International Guild of Realism Exhibition in Santa Fe, NM. What an incredible honor to see my "Playtime" on its pages!!

Strokes of Genius 10: Inspiring Subjects

What an incredible honor to have my “Playtime” included in this wonderful North Light Book series. So humbling being among such creative and talented artists and see my pastel on its beautiful shiny pages! Thank you so much Rachel Rubin Wolf!!

Richeson75 Small Works 2018 Exhibit book

Richeson75 Small Works 2018 Exhibit book just arrived with my “Shipwreck” on the cover!! I am thrilled and honored!

"Old Glove and Ball", Pastel on Richeson Hardboard, 9x12".

I am happy to share with you that my painting “Old Glove and Ball”, pastel on Richeson hardboard, 9x12" achieved meritorious distinction in Richeson75 Still Life & Floral 2018 Competition and will be included in the exhibit book. Congratulations to all finalists!

Richeson75 Small Works 2018 Finalist.

I am so happy to learn that my paintings, "Shipwreck II" and "Who Lost His Marbles" have been accepted in Richeson75 Small Works 2018 exhibition. These two pieces will be flying off to the Richeson School of Art & Gallery in Kimberly, WI shortly. The show hangs from February 22 to April 7. An online show and beautiful hardcover exhibit book are part of this event. My painting "Sweet Colors of Summer" will be included in the exhibit book as Meritorious Entry.

Congratulations to all wonderful artists that their artwork has been accepted to the exhibition.

"Shipwreck II", 8x9,5" soft pastel on Richeson pastel paper.

"Who Lost His Marbles", 9x11", soft pastel on  Richeson pastel paper.

"Sweet Colors of Summer", 8x10', soft pastel on U-ART 600 pastel paper

Richeson75 Figure/Portrait 2017 Exhibit Book.

Stroke of Genius 10: Inspiring Subjects

 Wonderful news to announce!! “Playtime” has been selected to be featured in next year's "Strokes of Genius 10: Inspiring Subjects book, an annual hardback publication featuring the best in contemporary drawing and technique. Congratulations to everyone who made the cut, I see many familiar names. You can see the list of winners at

http://www.artistsnetwork.com/articles/art-competitions/strokes-genius-10-winners-announced

Richeson75 Still Life & Floral 2017 exhibit book.

Southwest Art Magazine May 2016 issue

Awesome news! Featured in Southwest Art Magazine issue May 2016! Thrilled and honored!!

April 2017 Pastel Journal Issue. Pastel 100 Winner.

Here is the April issue of the Pastel Journal. I am so honored to have received Fourth Place in the Still Life & Floral category of the 17th Annual Pastel 100! Thank you to Robert Carsten who juried this category (I love his work especially the recycled series). Congratulations to all artists included in the issue. Pick up this issue and enjoy incredible artwork.

Strokes of Genius 8

"Five Bulbs" Pastel 8x10"

So happy to inform you that my painting "Five Bulbs" has been selected for North Light Books' 2015 drawing competition Strokes of Genius 8: Exploring Texture! Thank you to Rachel Wolf and the editorial staff. Congratulations to all artists selected!

Strokes of Genius 5

 

 Strokes of Genius 5 arrived. It features two of my paintings, "Colors of the Shore" and "Still Life with Eggs". Get a copy of this inspiring book at:

www.northlightshop.com/strokes-of-genius-5-the-best-of-drawing-group

Featured from Blick's. Pastel Journal and Artist's Magazine.

Two of my pastels featured in Pastel Journal and Artist's Magazine by Blick's Art Supplies! I am thrilled and honored! Thank you so much Blick!!

Strokes of Genius 4

Strokes of Genius 4 is out! I have finally received my copy and I am thrilled to be among all those incredible artists. It features two of my paintings, "Just the two of us" and "Pebbles". 

Get a copy of this inspiring book at: 

www.northlightshop.com/strokes-of-genius-4?lid=sgslan102912