Meet Artist Stephen Dobson, An AAA Winner
Posted by Contributor on Oct 8, 2011 - 12:58:18 PM
BEVERLY HILLS—Last month actor, bestselling author and famed local painter Thom Bierdz announced the winners of the 2011 American Art Awards. Since arriving in Hollywood, Bierdz has worked hard to reach all of his goals and enjoy the American dream, and thus he is constantly trying to promote other people and their talents. This week we take a look at one of the AAA winners, that President Bierdz is promoting. Artist Stephen Dobson won in several categories. I spoke with Dobson this week to discuss what the honor meant to him and to learn more about his artwork.
Main And Pender, A Masterpiece
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Q-Is this your first time competing in AAA?
A-“I competed in both the 2010 and 2011 American Art Awards.”
Q-What were your categories and what place did you win”
A-“In 2010 I received the following awards, tied for 1st place in Human Figure- Oils and 3rd place for Landscape called Realism. In 2011, I was awarded the following awards; 1st place in Landscape, Fantasy; 3rd place in Human figure, Realism; 5th place in Landscape with figure and 5th place in Landscape, Realism.”
Q-Do you have a website where people can see your artwork?
A-“Yes, I do, it’s at www.stephendobson.com.
Q-Will you be looking for ways to further your exposure within the art community?
A-“Yes, Tommy. I would love to gain more exposure for my art and by entering the American Art Awards competition, especially with the impressive line of Galleries judging, I am hoping that I will eventually be recognized and contacted so I can move forward in my attempts at trying to obtain gallery representation.”
Q-What is your major goal regarding your work as an artist?
A-“I am trying to spend more time creating art and hopefully some Gallery representation will enable me to do this.”
The American Art Awards is an annual international competition open to artists in 56 categories ranging from Art Brut to Realism. The event recognizes commercial talent in painting, photography and sculpture.
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