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Paul Van Heest
Holland, MI
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Paul Van Heest is showing at:
Waters Building Waters Building
161 Ottawa NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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Paul Van Heest
Artist bio: Paul Van Heest graduated with an Art major from Hope College in Holland, MI in May, 1982. He continued his studies in the Fine arts at Western Michigan University.
Paul has taught Art in the Holland Public School District for 26 years.
In 2003 Paul began producing art work that was featured in several Michigan art galleries. Van Heest's art work has also been entered in open art competitions internationally Not only has he had many of his pieces accepted into these competitions, but his work has also received a variety of awards. To date Paul's work has received 18 awards including five "Best Of Show" awards.
Van Heest's work has been shown in exhibits held in states which include New Mexico, Washington, Georgia, Michigan and Maryland.
Paul's "Pteronophobic Turtle" drawing was displayed in the Governor's mansion in Lansing, MI from 2006-07.
Paul's work has also been featured in several group and individual shows, including an individual exhibit in the DeVos Arena, Holland, MI in 2
Artist statement: I am not sure where the inspiration for much of my work comes from other than giving the viewer another reason to look at some of the things I find common, yet fascinating in the world around us.
My career and passion has been in the teaching of art to thousands of middle school students. In 26 years of teaching I have found drawing to be an outlet for the humor and creativity I witness each day in my classroom.
While I continue to be amazed at what can be accomplished using color pencils I also enjoy expressions in charcoal and graphite.
About the work:
Title: Monkey Business

Art form: 2-D

Medium: colored pencil

Year created: 2009

Description of work: "Monkey Business" is drawn entirely with colored pencil. The drawing surface is 24x32" acid free museum board.
The work was completed in July, 2009.

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Technical details:
Work width: 24 inches
Work height: 32 inches
Work depth: 2 inches
Required venue ceiling: n/a
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Additional considerations:
Audio/video needed: No
Electrical needed: No
Lighting needed: No
Internet access needed: No
Ground floor access needed: No
Indoor space needed: No
Outdoor space needed: No

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