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Kevin Beilfuss |
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Accolades: 2010: Award for Excellence in Figurative Painting at the OPA National Exhibition.
2009: 'Award for Excellence'-OPA Eastern Regional Exhibitions
2008: 'Peoples Choice Award'-OPA Eastern Regional Exhibitions
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Bio:
After graduating from Illinois State University and the American Academy of Art, Kevin set out on a free-lance illustration career which lasted thirteen years. Working mainly in the editorial area of illustration, his work consisted mostly of paintings for book covers and magazines. Some of his clients included: Penguin Publishing, Houghton Mifflin, Harlequin, Signs of the Times, Guideposts, Readers Digest, and Golf Digest.
"I had always dreamed of becoming an illustrator," explains the artist. "But the demands of painting someone else's ideas finally took it's toll. I decided that life is too short and that I had to paint from my heart. We're only given one chance at life, and I had to paint what was important to me. What's important to me", says Kevin, "is that I try to capture a little of what God has already created, in each of my paintings. One can obviously see the beauty in God's creation in the landscape, but for me it is even more profound when I see and experience that beauty in people. There is always something new and awe-inspiring to discover when painting the human figure."
Kevin's work has been the subject of several one man shows as well as being included in such prestigious annual shows as the Oil Painters of America (Regional & National Exhibitions), The Great American Figurative Shows (Waterhouse Gallery, Santa Barbara), and Salon International (Greenhouse Gallery, San Antonio). Kevin's award winning artwork can be seen at galleries throughout the U.S. Kevin has won the 'Peoples Choice Award' and an 'Award for Excellence' at the OPA Eastern Regional Exhibitions in 2008, and 2009. He most recently received the Award for Excellence in Figurative Painting at the 2010 OPA National Exhibition.
Kevin resides in Illinois with his wife Janice, and his son Drew.
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Best Friends |
Oil
24x18
$2,800 |
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Cherry Blossom |
Oil
24x18
$2,800 |
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Red Blanket |
Oil
16x12
$1,800 |
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Russian Strings |
Oil
18x14
$2,200 |
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Selah |
Oil
24x18
$2,800 |
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Striped Skirt |
Oil
12x24
$2,600 |
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Trisha |
Oil
9x12
$1,400 |
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