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Chuck Kovacic obtained grants and scholarships allowing him to acquire his BFA in graphic design from the Cleveland Institute of Art. As an art director for several northern Ohio advertising agencies, he collaborated upon print campaigns for Owens Corning, Ford, National City Bank and detailed urban revitalization campaigns for numerous Midwest communities as part of the "Main Street" program for the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Upon leaving the agency profession he relocated to Southern California where he employed his artistic skills as a restoration expert focusing upon items associated with pre-1950 merchandising, breweriana and distillery related antiques. His clients include serious collectors of the genre as well as prominent auction houses.

Although he had pursued painting as his minor at the Institute, it was not until 2005 that he resumed painting. His interest had been revived through class and study work at the Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art. Rendered in the traditional "plein-aire" style of the Impressionists, his painting investigates the changing landscapes of Southern California. Frequent trips to Ohio have provided a diversity of subject matter, some of which he shares here. "These two areas provide differences of light and foliage, the subtleties of which continue to intrigue me." Portraiture rendered in the "historical styles" of John Singer Sargent and Gilbert Stuart and the occasional cast sculpture round out the artist's pursuits.

Guests are encouraged to offer comment when visiting Mr. Kovacic's gallery and to inquire about individual works and commissions. New works are frequently posted.

 

"Reconciling the traditions established by past masters with modern sensibilities is the route that I now travel."

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