OPA, AIS, ISAP Joe Gyurcsak paints a broad range of subject matter including interiors, still life, figure and landscape painting. He has a keen sense for capturing the essence of his subject matter with a bold and candid approach. He exhibits in galleries across the country his award winning paintings continue to pique the interest of collectors nationwide. Artist’s statement“My paintings express a sense of light, atmosphere and mood; they transcend the techniques that were employed to create them and breathe the very light and atmosphere they were painted in. I like to capture the fleeting moments of life; the sublime manifestations of light and color, their aesthetic influences on the subject.” Continued studyWorkshops or demonstrations for professional development with artists Scott Burdick, Susan Lyon, David Leffel, CW Mundy, Dan Gerhartz, Skip Whitcomb, Ken Backhaus, Quang Ho, Richard Schimd, Marcia Burtt, Rose Frantzen, Nelson Shanks and John Howard Sanden. EducationJohnson Atelier Sculpture Foundation, 1989, Apprentice ProgramSchool of Visual Arts, New York, NY, 1983-86 BFA,Kean University, 1982-83, Union, NJParsons School of Design, 1981-82, New York, NY Career AccomplishmentsJoseph is the Resident Artist / Brand Manager for Blick / Utrecht Art Supplies. He is author of painting articles, instructor, and juror and art materials expert. Joseph also travels extensively conducting lectures, painting demonstrations and workshops at major art institutions throughout the United States. Memberships/Affiliations past & presentBold Brush Signature ArtistLaguna Beach Plein Air Painters Assoc.Garden State Watercolor SocietySalmagundi ClubCalifornia Art ClubAmerican Impressionist Society Signature MemberInternational Society of Acrylic Painters Signature MemberOil Painters of America Signature MemberThe American Society of Portrait ArtistsAmerican Standard of Testing Materials (panel member for artists’materials)Plein Air Painters of the Jersey CoastNew York Society of Portrait Artists, Leadership Team