Studio 1234 Presents:

John Molnar's Pico Italia Series

 

Sept. 6 – Sept. 27 Reception: Sat., Sept13 from. 2-5 pm
Well-known Toronto based fine artist John Molnar showcases his latest works including his Pico Italia Series, which captures all the colour and charm of Little Italy. Landscapes and still lifes are in oil and casein.

John Molnar was born in Welland, Ontario and had an early interest in art. After graduating from the
Ontario College of Art in Toronto, he pursued a career as a commercial illustrator before turning
to fine art in the late 80's. Since that time, John has exhibited in Canada and the United States
and his works hang in many private and corporate collections.

Known for his lush landscape paintings, primarily in oil or casein, John was the subject
of a feature article in the February 2004 and the July 2003 issue of "The Artist's Magazine,"
the October 2002 issue of "American Artist," and the June 2000 issue of
" International Artist Magazine." All four articles focused on his work in casein.

In 2003, John was recognized for his achievements in casein and was invited
to judge the 2003 International Casein Art Competition sponsored by Jack Richeson & Co,
"American Artist," and the National Society of Painters in Casein & Acrylic.

Most recently, John was one of 30 artists selected to be featured in the book entitled
" My Friends, Today's Great Masters, ” published by Jack Richeson in 2007.

John is also a much sought after instructor for both casein and landscape workshops, and has
participated in the Artsperience Program at Canadore College in North Bay, Ontario for the past
five years. In addition, he has taught workshops at Curry’s Art School,
is scheduled to teach a casein workshop at the Richeson School for Art in Kimberly,
Wisconsin in July 2008, and gives private art lessons in his in his studio in Toronto's Little Italy.

He is an active member of the Federation of Canadian Artists and the Ontario Society of Artists (OSA),
Canada's first society for artists.

John resides in Toronto with his wife Cathy.

John's website: www.johnmolnarpaintings.com

Studio 1234 is located at 1234 College St., Toronto, ON (Between Brock and Lansdowne)
Studio 1234 Hours: Tues. - Sat. 2 - 6pm. Random or please contact Lucinda Knowlton 647-234-3907 or email lknowlton@sympatico.cato schedule a private viewing for your convenience.