Justin Maas Explained
Justin Maas |
Birth Date: | 2 October 1972 |
Birth Place: | Hartford, Connecticut |
Nationality: | Canadian |
Field: | Portraiture |
Justin Maas is a Canadian realist artist and author.[1] Maas' first book "Drawing Realistic Pencil Portraits Step by Step: Basic Techniques for the Head and Face" [2] was published by F + W (now Penguin Random House). He has written articles for many art Magazines including The Artist's Magazine (July/Aug 2019) and The Pastel Journal (October 2019) Maas was born in Hartford, Connecticut and currently resides in Salmon Arm, British Columbia
Education
Maas studied briefly at the Art Institute of Chicago and the Milwaukee Art Museum before enrolling in the Visual Communications Program at the Alberta College of Art and Design where he received a 4 year diploma.[1]
Maas is a Senior Signature Member of the Federation of Canadian Artists[3] and an Elected Member of the Society of Canadian Artists [4]
Awards
- 2019 Awarded Senior Signature Member status with the Federation of Canadian Artists[5]
- 2018 1st Place - 2018 Star Wars Awards "Best Traditional Art" in Visual Art Category" [6]
- 2018 2nd Place - Federation of Canadian Artists Chapter Show [7]
- 2017 2nd Place - Federation of Canadian Artists National Show [8]
- 2017 2nd Place - Federation of Canadian Artists Chapter Show [9]
- 2017 Award of Excellence - Federation of Canadian Artists National Works on Paper Show[10]
- 2017 Marie Manson Award Recipient
- 2016 1st Place - Federation of Canadian Artists COC Chapter Show [11]
- 2016 1st Place - Federation of Canadian Artists National Show [11]
- 2016 2nd Place - Federation of Canadian Artists Chapter Show [12]
- 2016 Award of Excellence - Federation of Canadian Artists National Works on Paper Show - January 2016 [13]
- 2015 1st Place - Federation of Canadian Artists TNSC Chapter Show [14]
- 2015 2nd Place - Federation of Canadian Artists COC Chapter Show
- 2014 3rd Place - Federation of Canadian Artists COC National Show [15]
- 2014 Award of Excellence - Federation of Canadian Artists TNSC Chapter Show [16]
- 2012 - 2nd Place - Federation of Canadian Artists TNSC Chapter Show [17]
Works
Maas' works are in private collections across Canada, The United States and Europe. As well, he has several famous clients including Actors, Actresses and Musicians.[18]
Maas' has done a series of features for Strathmore Artists Papers, specifically their Toned Tan line.[19]
Maas' drawing of Ken Jeong was featured on Today (U.S. TV program)[20]
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Art & Life with Justin Maas - Voyage Chicago - Chicago City Guide. Local. Stories.
- Book: Book Link . Drawing Realistic Pencil Portraits Step by Step: Basic Techniques for the Head and Face: Justin Maas: 0035313670961: Amazon.com: Books . 16 July 2019. 978-1440354618 .
- Web site: Our Member Artists - Our Member Artists - Custom List - Federation of Canadian Artists, Canada's largest national arts service organization for visual artists. artists.ca.
- Web site: SCA Elected Members. www.societyofcanadianartists.com.
- Web site: 2018 Senior Signature Status Received . artists.ca.
- Web site: 2018 Star Wars Award . starwars.com.
- Web site: Home - Thompson Nicola Shuswap Chapter of the FCA. tnsc.ca.
- Web site: Shows - View Gallery - View Item - Thompson Nicola Shuswap Chapter of the FCA. tnsc.ca.
- Web site: Shows - Shows - View Gallery - Thompson Nicola Shuswap Chapter of the FCA. tnsc.ca.
- Web site: 2017 Works on Paper . 2020-02-10.
- Web site: Shows - View Gallery - View Item - Thompson Nicola Shuswap Chapter of the FCA. tnsc.ca.
- Web site: Shows - Shows - View Gallery - Thompson Nicola Shuswap Chapter of the FCA. tnsc.ca.
- Web site: Exhibitions - View Gallery - View Item - Federation of Canadian Artists, Canada's largest national arts service organization for visual artists. artists.ca.
- Web site: Shows - Shows - View Gallery - Thompson Nicola Shuswap Chapter of the FCA. tnsc.ca.
- Web site: Award winners . centralokanaganfca.com .
- Web site: Shows - View Gallery - View Item - Thompson Nicola Shuswap Chapter of the FCA. tnsc.ca.
- Web site: Shows - View Gallery - View Item - Thompson Nicola Shuswap Chapter of the FCA. tnsc.ca.
- Web site: Tweet gets quick reaction. 15 September 2015. Salmon Arm Observer.
- Web site: New Series of Toned Paper Portrait Drawing Videos! - Strathmore Artist Papers. www.strathmoreartist.com.
- Web site: Celebrity Swipe with KLG and Hoda . www.youtube.com.