• Source: Justin Maas

      • Justin Maas is a Canadian realist artist and author. Maas' first book "Drawing Realistic Pencil Portraits Step by Step: Basic Techniques for the Head and Face" 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.
      Maas is a Senior Signature Member of the Federation of Canadian Artists and an Elected Member of the Society of Canadian Artists


      Awards


      2019 Awarded Senior Signature Member status with the Federation of Canadian Artists

      2018 1st Place - 2018 Star Wars Awards "Best Traditional Art" in Visual Art Category"
      2018 2nd Place - Federation of Canadian Artists Chapter Show

      2017 2nd Place - Federation of Canadian Artists National Show
      2017 2nd Place - Federation of Canadian Artists Chapter Show
      2017 Award of Excellence - Federation of Canadian Artists National Works on Paper Show
      2017 Marie Manson Award Recipient

      2016 1st Place - Federation of Canadian Artists COC Chapter Show
      2016 1st Place - Federation of Canadian Artists National Show
      2016 2nd Place - Federation of Canadian Artists Chapter Show
      2016 Award of Excellence - Federation of Canadian Artists National Works on Paper Show - January 2016

      2015 1st Place - Federation of Canadian Artists TNSC Chapter Show
      2015 2nd Place - Federation of Canadian Artists COC Chapter Show

      2014 3rd Place - Federation of Canadian Artists COC National Show
      2014 Award of Excellence - Federation of Canadian Artists TNSC Chapter Show

      2012 - 2nd Place - Federation of Canadian Artists TNSC Chapter Show


      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.
      Maas' has done a series of features for Strathmore Artists Papers, specifically their Toned Tan line.
      Maas' drawing of Ken Jeong was featured on Today (U.S. TV program)


      References




      External links


      LA Magazine Interview
      Voyage Chicago Interview
      Signature Members, Federation of Canadian Artists
      Strathmore Artists Papers 2019 Summer Featured Artist
      Strathmore Artists Papers
      Vernon Morning Star
      Penticton Western News
      Maas Art Website

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