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I am an accomplished Professional Commission artist and work in many medium's. Making use of Great color and visually stunning contrast is my method of helping to revitalize the local art community. Breathing life and inviting conversation through temperature of color and inspiring vantage points lends itself to astonishing perspectives, My Art-work reflects a variety of creative styles. If I had to select one style, it would have to be contemporary.

My GOAL is to Provide YOU with Quality Art at an Affordable Price. I am a professional Artist with great passion. I WANT you to KEEP coming back!!

I am also an Art Instructor at many locations, see my Class Schedules to join in my classes. I am a part of many social networks such as Face-Book, twitter, blogging and YouTube. All of those links you will find here on my website. Add me and follow me and my journey.

It gets better each and every single day.

Joseph Palotas

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Biography

Biography
Joseph studied Fine Arts at the Columbus Collage of Art and Design. Since then he has excelled in many mediums including graphite, acrylic, oil, and mixed media's. He is without doubt one of the hottest artist's of 2011. The sky is the limit for this Award Winning Artist who continues to gain recognition with his contemporary spin on art.He is also an Award Winning instructor that can be found at multiple locations private and public for adults and young adults. Making use of color and visually stunning contrast is his method of helping to revitalize the local art community. Breathing life and inviting conversation through temperature of color and inspiring vantage points lends itself to astonishing perspectives. His work can be found in a multitude of locations as they are sought out for business openings, benefits, television show's public events, juried exhibits and local galleries. Joe specializes in producing thought provoking art that has meaning and depth. His award winning style can be found nationally and internationally. Continuing to always broadening his horizons and always up for a new challenge has served him well.Bringing real world experience and raw natural talent can be touched on in all of his work as he look's to create a buzz with each piece. Creating thought and provoking emotion through art is his goal. "Let’s give the viewer an experience, a reason to be standing there enjoying the art …. and they will keep coming back!"

Exhibitions

Exhibitions
2011- Juried-Artist at Work- Art Center Manatee2011- Invitational Show - At The Windsor of Lakewood Ranch (2nd Place)2011-The Face of Jesus- Angles & Art Gallery-Haverhill, Ma2011- ComCenter Artist Showcase "4 Artists, 4 Styles" Lakewood Ranch, FL 2010- Juried - Bloomers - Art Center Manatee-Bradenton, FL2010- Faculty Exhibition - Art Center Manatee-Bradeton, FL 2010- Local Artist Showcase- Pinnacle-Bradenton, FL 2010- Juried-Anything&Everything- Venice Art Center, Venice, FL (Merit Award)2010- Juried-Flora and Fauna- Venice Art Center-Venice, FL 2010- Juried-Anything that Breathes- Venice Art Center-Venice, FL

Awards

Awards
2011- "Special One Time Project" Award Winner 21st Annual Business and Education Partnership Awards presented by Manatee County Chamber of Commerce.2011-"Rookie of the Year" Award Nominee. 21st Annual Business and Education Partnership Awards presented by Manatee County Chamber of Commerce.2011-"Good Things Come in Small Packages" Award Nominee. 21st Annual Business and Education Partnership Awards presented by Manatee County Chamber of Commerce.2011-"Featured Artist" August Wall Art St. Armands Key, Fl.2011-"Featured Artist" July Wall Art St. Armands Key, Fl.2011- Cornerstone "Officially Retired" Selected as Sarasota Firefighter Benevolent Association Cornerstone Art. Nationwide campaign with Firehouse Magazine.2011- "2nd Place" - Invitational Show - The Windsor of Lakewood Ranch, Lakewood, Florida "Work of Art" Original Acrylics on Canvas2010- "Merrit Award" -Venice Art Center, Venice, FL "In the Works" Original Graphite Drawing.

Shows Judged

Shows Judged
2011 - Young Artist Exhibition - ComCenter of Lakewood Ranch (Read Article)2010 - Venice Art Festival - The Students Art Contest (Watch Video)

Shows and Workshops

Artist Shows & Workshops
2011 - Rowlett Elementary 13 Week Enrichment Program2011 - Book Signing For "Aidan & The Anteater" Keetons (Read Info)2011 - "Aidan and the Anteater" Mini Workshop "Teamwork" Prine Elementary 2011 - "Aidan and the Anteater" Mini Workshop "Teamwork" Abel Elementary 2011 - "Raising Funds Through Art" Solo - HSSC Event - Wall Art (Read Article)2011- "Artist Showcase" - Manatee Arts Council Gallery (Read Article)2011 - "Jacaranda Trace" - Workshop - Acrylic Art Lessons2011 - "ArtBlast" - ArtCenter Manatee - Charmed Heart Painting2010 - "Sole Exhibit" - Jacaranda Trace - Venice Florida

Instructional Classes

Instructional Classes
2011 - Starting in September will be teaching many various classes at Art Center Sarasota.Presently- Arts Center Manatee Bradenton, FloridaExpressive Drawing Instructor: Joe PalotasMondays, 9:30am – 12:00pmSession 1: Sept. 12, 19, 26, Oct. 3, 10Session 2: Oct. 17, 24, 31, Nov. 7, 14Session 3: Nov. 21, 28, Dec. 5, 12, 192010 -Art Center Manatee(Adult)Drawing with Excitement/Favorite Expressions/Realism in Graphite(Kids)Crash Course in Fine Arts (Painting and Drawing)2010 -Venice Art Center, Venice, FL -info-(Adult)Expressionism Portraits in Oil / Pop Art Portraits in Oil / Rendering and Conte for Beginners & Intermediate(Kids) Oil Painting:Expressionism / Drawing with a Start / Pastels 101*See classes offered and Students Showcase on my Instructional Classes Page.

Books Illustrated

Books I've Illustrated
"Thunderful" -info"Aidan and the Anteater" - InfoMore Coming SOON!

Demonstrations

Demonstrations
2011 - Keeton's O.A.S. Super Saturday Acrylic Demonstration2011 - Arts & Culture Night _ the Bradenton Marauders - Caricature Artist2011 - "Aidan and the Anteater" Mini Demo "Teamwork" Prine Elementary 2011 - "Aidan and the Anteater" Mini Demo "Teamwork" Abel Elementary 2011 - "ArtBlast" - Paint Around - Art Center Manatee (Read Article)2010 - Powel Crosley Estate-Private Event-Kickoff sArtee - Sarasota,FL2010 - ArtCenter Mantee-Art Tease - sArtee Event - Bradenton, FL 2010 - American Craft Show - Sarasota, Florida

Affiliations

Affiliations
Sarasota Art Center - Info Art Center Manatee - InfoVenice Art Center - InfoManatee County Culural Alliance - InfoArtful Giraffe - Info

Commissions

Commissions
2010 to PresentI have been offering Custom Paintings and Drawings Since Jan 2010. I have shipped all over the world to many various clients, in the USA and outside the states. There is nothing more that makes me feel good when a client wants to put my art in their home or office. I work very hard to insure custom satisfaction. * You can see many Samples of Custom Work right here on my website. Custom Drawings and Paintings

Biography

Exhibitions

Awards

Shows Judged

Shows and Workshops

Instructional Classes

Books Illustrated

Demonstrations

Affiliations

Commissions

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Gallery

Transportation

Hawg 1

Blue Berry Sunday

Officially Retired

Rusted Memories

My Hero

Lights Out

Rusted Dreams

All Aboard

Just the Two of Us

Red Beauty

Remember When

Financial Portfolio

At Ease

Ocean Drive

Cotton Candy

The Man

Presidents BLVD.

Transportation Series
I am an accomplished artist whom gained notoriety with my contemporary spin on Art. Now my use of color and visually stunning contrast is revitalizing the art community with a wonderfully creative transportation series. Breathing life and inviting conversation to historic modes of transportation through temperature of color and inspiring vantage points lends itself to astonishing perspectives of yester years with reminiscent overtones. Tradition, values and respect are the cornerstone of each piece."Reproductions at these shops"ETSYFine Art AmericaSOCIETY6

Animals

Cirque St Armands

American Flight

Unleashed

Fish Daze

Mothers Love

Gossip

Pale White Horse

Stripes that don't run

Expressions of a Horse

Golden Cats

King of Wonderland

Welcome to the Jungle

Year of the Dragon

Aggression

Flora in Flight

Midnight Bandit

All Eyes on You

Toothy Smile

UnderWater Wonderland

Just Chilling

Black Lab

Pondering Paws

In the Works

Tied Up for the Holidays

Geist

Animals
Being strongly influenced by natural surroundings I love to use differing styles and mediums to express wildlife and domesticated animals. All animals in my view have their own soulful voice that can be emulated through color and style onto the canvas. Respecting their natural environment and individual spirit is the leading cause to the final results.The breathing and heart beat is a desired element to respectfully capture with each piece."Reproductions at these shops"ETSYFine Art AmericaSOCIETY6

Portraits

Manson

Unfettered

grandpa palotas

girl as princess

James Dean

Pretenders

baby on the way

High School

Michael Jackson

Mantle

Lady Gaga

Love

Monroe

King of Kings

Joplin

Jimmy

Jamie Ray

Jerry Garcia

Essence

Vader

white room

Stevie Ray Vauhn

Snoop Dogg

My Day in the Sun

Louis Armstrong

Santa Clause

Olivia

Chic

Bob Marley

Two Brothers

Claire

The Kids Are Back

Angel Face

Maryliyn Monroe

Frank Sinatra

Lynch mob

Mary Caricature

Dream Building

Beach Chores

Soul

Carla Caricature

James Dean

Portraits
The portrait is one of the most complex pieces to present with an accurate depiction. And yet at the same time bringing the personality to the surface can be even more challenging. Color and style alone typically will not complete the work but when an understanding of the personality and the Ora is added to the mix, then we can begin to create a wonderful piece. Respecting the features and the temperament of the person or persons is the goal of my portrait art."Reproductions at these shops"ETSYFine Art AmericaSOCIETY6

Scapes and Mixed

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Old Florida

Priority Mail

Cactus Jack

Bananna Tiles

Walk to the beach

16 trees

Orange Tiles

tomorrows yesterday

blooms at a glance

island dreams

tile apple

tile chilli peppers

Horse Shoe

shells still life

Gree and Growing

Hidden Path

Work of Art

Scapes and Mixed
MORE INFO COMING SOON!"Reproductions at these shops"ETSYFine Art AmericaSOCIETY6

Illustrations and Childrens Books

Bunny Family - Children's Book

TKD Children's Book

Egg Donor Story Children's

Rider - A Novel

Aidan and the Anteater

Aidan and the Anteater

Aidan and the Anteater

Aidan and the Anteater

Aidan and the Anteater

Aidan and the Anteater

Aidan and the Anteater

Aidan and the Anteater

Aidan and the Anteater

Aidan and the Anteater

Aidan and the Anteater

Aidan and the Anteater

Aidan and the Anteater

Aidan and the Anteater

Thunderful Children's Book

Thunderful Children's Book

Thunderful Children's Book

Thunderful Children's Book

Thunderful Children's Book

Thunderful Children's Book

Thunderful Children's Book

Thunderful Children's Book

Thunderful Children's Book

Thunderful Children's Book

Thunderful Children's Book

Illustrations for Books
Here you will find most if not all of my Illustrations for all books that I've Illustrated. I am always taking commission for children's books and any other type of book Illustration. Contact me if your interested in using me to bring your story to life!Contact me here."Reproductions at these shops"ETSYFine Art AmericaSOCIETY6

Transportation

Animals

Portraits

Scapes and Mixed

Illustrations and Childrens Books

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I teach Many different Instructional classes and Workshops at Art Center Manatee. Ranging from Drawing and Painting.
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