Tony Pro
Tony Pro (born September 1973) is an American realist painter known for his paintings of the human figure, still life & landscapes. He studied art in Westlake Village at the California Art Institute under the illustrator Glen Orbik. In 2005, Pro was awarded the American National Award of Excellence 'Best of Show' at the 14th Annual Oil Painters of America National Show for his painting "Mother's Love."[1] Pro's work hangs in museums, government facilities and private collections around the world.
His painting "Kenny" of 5-time Grammy nominee Kenny Wayne Shepherd adorns the cover of Shepherd's 2014 album, Goin' Home.
AWARDS
2014 1st place, Portrait Society of America International Competition[2] 2005 Best of Show, Oil Painters of America National Show