Globally Renowned Realist Painter, Art Historian, Teacher and Connoisseur Nelson Shanks Will Conduct a Live Painting Demonstration at the World of Art Showcase -- A Celebration of the Visual Arts at The Wynn Las Vegas, December 20-22, 2012
(firmenpresse) - LAS VEGAS, NV -- (Marketwire) -- 09/14/12 -- The ever-growing roster of celebrated artists at the () now includes , a based realist painter who is one of only two artists ever to be invited by the in to stage an exhibition. His work, including portraits of and the last portrait of painted before his death, was simultaneously featured in at the
Shanks is also a world renowned art historian, art teacher, connoisseur and collector. Aside from portraits, he is especially well known for exquisite figure paintings and complicated aesthetic still life. In , presented Nelson with the , which recognizes a Pennsylvania artist of international fame or renown whose creations and contributions enrich the . Among those contributions noted were his lifelong commitment to teaching and his establishment of , founded by Nelson and his wife, .
Other significant commissions Shanks has received include for the and for the . His work has been exhibited in museums and galleries worldwide, including the in the in and in . One of his more recent commissions is a large painting of the four women of the which will be unveiled in Washington, D.C. in October.
"At the World of Art Showcase, while not only highlighting great visual art and artists, we are helping educate collectors with how, when and why to purchase paintings as investments as well as for aesthetic reasons," says World of Art Showcase . "From his American and European education and faculty positions at major art institutes to his high profile work as a realist and the founding of Studio Incamminati, Nelson's dedication and contributions to both the art world and realism genre are unparalleled."
Tickets are now available online for the event, including discount hotel rates at .
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