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Artist Statement:
As a boy growing up in New
York City our family owned one
original oil painting. I
recall staring at that canvas
and even more, running my hand
over its surface -amazed that
color was captured in the
thickness and layers of the
paint. The concept that color
could have ...
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Artist Exhibitions:
Paintings have been featured
in New Jersey at the Bergen
Museum
of Arts and Sciences,
Claudette Gallery, Kerygma
Gallery, Wilson
Gallery Art Show, Gate House
Gallery
Works also
Displayed in San Dieguito
Gallery (San Diego) and Pier
Side
Gallery (Florida). Awarded
best in show honors in the San
Diego
Art ...
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Artist Galleries:
Coming Soon!
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Artist Reviews:
Coming Soon!
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Collections:
Let me just say that I have
sold hundreds of paintings
over the years. I'm going to
respect the privacy of my
clients and not list any
names. If you would like some
specific references in the USA
or Europe - please give me a
buzzz...Thanks!...
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Commissions:
Commissions are always
welcomed. I have fielded
dozens of specific requests.
One time I was even
commissioned to paint a
clients dream....I listened.
than sketched, then painted.
Anything is possible....
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Joseph Porus Biography:
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Age
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53
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| Gender |
Male
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| Status |
Married
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| Children |
2
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| Religion |
not provided |
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| Education |
Graduate Degree |
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| Hobbies / Interests |
flying, sailing, running, sports cars, |
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| Favorite Artistic Medium |
Painting Oil
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| Favorite Arthistory Movement |
Renaissance - (1400 - 1600)
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| Favorite Visual Artist |
Leonardo
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| Favorite Work of Art |
The one I'm working on NOW !
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| Biggest Artistic Inspiration |
It pops up everywhere ... the sea, a fresh face, sunlight in the Fall, in the lens of a telescpe or microscope |
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| Why Did You Become An Artist |
Art chose me.... |
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| Your Personal Biography |
Joseph B. Porus
“Lost at Sea” Gallery
BACKGROUND Born: New York City, 1956
Married, 2 children
Studio: Oakland, New Jersey
FOCUS Special dedication to seascape/marine paintings in oil featuring
coastlines from around the world. Prime locations include California, the
Pacific Northwest, Long Island, New Jersey and Hawaii. Highly
Realistic and detailed studies of open ocean, breaking waves, dunes,
translucent lighting and spectacular sunsets.
Recent efforts have moved to portraits with special interest in ancient / lost techniques used by the masters of 14 to 18 centuries.
SHOWS Paintings have been featured in New Jersey at the Bergen Museum
of Arts and Sciences, Claudette Gallery, Kerygma Gallery, , Gate House Gallery and numerous art shows. Works also
Displayed in San Dieguito Gallery and Pier Side
Gallery . Awarded best in show honors in the San Diego
Art Exhibit 1996. Van Saun Show winner 1993.
Viking Gallery show (New York) in 1991.
EDUCATION Graduated Cum Laude 1978, Fairleigh Dickinson University
with a B. S. in Engineering.
Began painting at age 18. First exhibits in 1984.
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