Inspiration came early to one artist and painter who grew up in Birmingham, Michigan. Alexander Koleszar developed his great talent for art and painting beginning at age two. Since age 11, the artist has created over thirty different oil paintings on canvas along with a number of drawings. Many of which have now been acquired by collectors and galleries.
As a young boy, the artist encountered a great deal of bullying from his classmates and peers. Often, these children would tease Alexander about this love for paint, paintbrush and canvas which the artist has held from an early age. Many of Koleszar's friends perished in the early to mid-1980s. Often, due to the AIDs epidemic which had yet to see a vaccine, or opportunities for a potential cure at the time.
The painter experienced a personal and professional crisis following this dark period in life. Although, the period also provided a great deal of inspiration for later art. The emotional distress, pain and anguish along with having honed skills in drawing and painting inspired the artist to get back to work. During this time, the artist would often work tirelessly on a number of different projects.
The painter, now working quite passionately, created a number of pieces related to the AIDs crisis. This work reflected both the artist life as well as that of friends and colleagues whom the disease took too early in life. Whether dealing with illness, withdrawal from social circles or other matters, the artist always tries to create pieces which invoke an emotional response in viewers.
One reason Alexander decided to wait on becoming actively involved with collectors was because there was another interest. As the artist always had a love for drawing and classical painting, Koleszar spent a few years learning from and studying with two well known artists. One these artists, a classical painter, and the other a well known sketch artist.
Regardless of this immediate and overwhelming interests, the painter decided to refocus on learning the details of classical painting and drawing techniques. At this point and time, Koleszar left his own inspiration behind and worked with a well known classical painter as well as a well known drawing instructor. Both of which provided the artist with a great deal of knowledge and skill with regards to these alternate art forms.
Although Alexander had exhibited art in the past, it was not until sometime between 1996 and 1999, that the artist received a second invitation to exhibit works in Los Angeles. This time though, the artist was tagged as a "New and Emerging Artist, " an identity that also allowed the artist to participate in a well known art show in Florence, Italy.
Current artists may not see the same results as Koleszar when it comes to working with collectors, galleries and museums. Although, the instant collector is a new breed in which many artists with works hanging in coffee shops and restaurants are finding success. These venues provide great opportunities to novice and experienced artists to show work, especially in areas where there are no other options.
As a young boy, the artist encountered a great deal of bullying from his classmates and peers. Often, these children would tease Alexander about this love for paint, paintbrush and canvas which the artist has held from an early age. Many of Koleszar's friends perished in the early to mid-1980s. Often, due to the AIDs epidemic which had yet to see a vaccine, or opportunities for a potential cure at the time.
The painter experienced a personal and professional crisis following this dark period in life. Although, the period also provided a great deal of inspiration for later art. The emotional distress, pain and anguish along with having honed skills in drawing and painting inspired the artist to get back to work. During this time, the artist would often work tirelessly on a number of different projects.
The painter, now working quite passionately, created a number of pieces related to the AIDs crisis. This work reflected both the artist life as well as that of friends and colleagues whom the disease took too early in life. Whether dealing with illness, withdrawal from social circles or other matters, the artist always tries to create pieces which invoke an emotional response in viewers.
One reason Alexander decided to wait on becoming actively involved with collectors was because there was another interest. As the artist always had a love for drawing and classical painting, Koleszar spent a few years learning from and studying with two well known artists. One these artists, a classical painter, and the other a well known sketch artist.
Regardless of this immediate and overwhelming interests, the painter decided to refocus on learning the details of classical painting and drawing techniques. At this point and time, Koleszar left his own inspiration behind and worked with a well known classical painter as well as a well known drawing instructor. Both of which provided the artist with a great deal of knowledge and skill with regards to these alternate art forms.
Although Alexander had exhibited art in the past, it was not until sometime between 1996 and 1999, that the artist received a second invitation to exhibit works in Los Angeles. This time though, the artist was tagged as a "New and Emerging Artist, " an identity that also allowed the artist to participate in a well known art show in Florence, Italy.
Current artists may not see the same results as Koleszar when it comes to working with collectors, galleries and museums. Although, the instant collector is a new breed in which many artists with works hanging in coffee shops and restaurants are finding success. These venues provide great opportunities to novice and experienced artists to show work, especially in areas where there are no other options.
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