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Zar - Bulgaria
May 26, 2010 at 5:35 PM
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| I was born in Sofia in 1957. My earliest memories are about painting. In fact as a child I did nothing but paint. I graduated from the arts school and later the Arts Academy in Sofia – specialty painting. I have made several large wall paintings (murals) in schools and shopping centers that can be seen today. In 1997 I went to South Africa. In Pretoria I worked on a series of murals in public buildings, painted for several galleries and enjoyed endless African summer. I came back to Sofia in 1999. Since then I have been working as an interior designer and painted. I have exhibited in UBA (Union of Bulgarian Artists) and private galleries. I am a member of UBA and am a licensed evaluator of new and contemporary Bulgarian fine arts, antiques and icons /XVII – XIX century/. My works are sold in Norway, France, Israel, South Africa and Bulgaria. |
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Ray Ward - Canada
May 26, 2010 at 5:35 PM
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| Born in Courtenay, B.C., Ray Ward thought that one day he would become an artist. "I knew I would do something in the field of art for a living, I just wasn't sure what it would be. As I got into my late teens my plan was to start out in illustration, and then transition to being a fine artist. It didn't work out quite how I imagined it would". After finishing a three year commercial art program, he embarked on a path towards that first goal, but found out that it wasn't what he expected. "The deadlines and sporadic work took it's toll, and I changed my direction." Having been painting for galleries now for over a decade, it's a lifestyle that he enjoys and is always looking forward to new challenges. "This isn't something you learn to master and then settle into, it's about constantly challenging yourself, and you can always find areas to improve on and new techniques to try." Lately, his work has been changing to a! more tonal style, with atmosphere and low light playing a larger part. "I've been spending more time outside in the evenings and early mornings, when the light is less intense and warmer. I like that moody effect you get at these times of day." |
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Ray Ward - Canada
May 26, 2010 at 11:35 AM
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| As a young boy Ray Ward thought that one day he would become an artist. "I knew I would do something in the field of art for a living, I just wasn't sure what it would be. As I got into my late teens my plan was to start out in illustration, and then transition to being a fine artist. It didn't work out quite how I imagined it would". After finishing a three year commercial art program, he embarked on a path towards that first goal, but found out that it wasn't what he expected. "The deadlines and sporadic work took it's toll, and I changed my direction." Having been painting for galleries now for over a decade, it's a lifestyle that he enjoys and is always looking forward to new challenges. "This isn't something you learn to master and then settle into, it's about constantly challenging yourself, and you can always find areas to improve on and new techniques to try." Lately, his work has been changing to a more tona! l style, with atmosphere and low light playing a larger part. "I've been spending more time outside in the evenings and early mornings, when the light is less intense and warmer. I like that moody effect you get at these times of day." |
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Zar - Bulgaria
May 26, 2010 at 11:35 AM
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| I was born in Sofia in 1957. My earliest memories are about painting. In fact as a child I did nothing but paint. I graduated from the arts school and later the Arts Academy in Sofia – specialty painting. I have made several large wall paintings (murals) in schools and shopping centers that can be seen today. In 1997 I went to South Africa. In Pretoria I worked on a series of murals in public buildings, painted for several galleries and enjoyed endless African summer. I came back to Sofia in 1999. Since then I have been working as an interior designer and painted. I have exhibited in UBA (Union of Bulgarian Artists) and private galleries. I am a member of UBA and am a licensed evaluator of new and contemporary Bulgarian fine arts, antiques and icons /XVII – XIX century/. My works are sold in Norway, France, Israel, South Africa and Bulgaria. |
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Ray Ward - Canada
May 26, 2010 at 5:04 AM
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| As a young boy Ray Ward thought that one day he would become an artist. "I knew I would do something in the field of art for a living, I just wasn't sure what it would be. As I got into my late teens my plan was to start out in illustration, and then transition to being a fine artist. It didn't work out quite how I imagined it would". After finishing a three year commercial art program, he embarked on a path towards that first goal, but found out that it wasn't what he expected. "The deadlines and sporadic work took it's toll, and I changed my direction." Having been painting for galleries now for over a decade, it's a lifestyle that he enjoys and is always looking forward to new challenges. "This isn't something you learn to master and then settle into, it's about constantly challenging yourself, and you can always find areas to improve on and new techniques to try." Lately, his work has been changing to a more tona! l style, with atmosphere and low light playing a larger part. "I've been spending more time outside in the evenings and early mornings, when the light is less intense and warmer. I like that moody effect you get at these times of day." |
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