Tony Pro
| Tony Pro | |
|---|---|
| Born |
September 1973 Northridge, California |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Painter |
Tony Pro (born September 1973) is an American realist painter known for his paintings of the human figure, still life, and 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 Award 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
References
- ↑ Carlson, Jeffrey (2013). "Tony Pro: "My Life So Far"". Fineartconnoisseur.com. Fine Art Today. Archived from the original on October 13, 2014. Retrieved October 17, 2014.
- ↑ "2014 International Portrait Competition Finalist". Portraitsociety.org. Portrait Society of America. Retrieved June 19, 2015.
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