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“Appreciate the traditional artistic forms and mediums and to experiment, to never fear creative expression.”
As a child growing up in the 1960’s, images of Southern California and the Seattle coastline formed Victor’s artistic vocabulary. In his early education, Victor focused on art classes and was fortunate to have teachers and a family that supported his creativity. During his high school years, he received recognition from many galleries including Petersons Gallery in Beverly Hills, California and won numerous awards, including a commendation from the California Legislature for his wildlife paintings. After high school, Victor attended fine art and graphic design classes off and on at University of Southern California in Los Angeles while painting accurate wildlife originals for clients. His business sense and technical ability in both photography and painting enabled Victor to return to UCLA and teach seminars on art.
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After his education, Victor found his life increasingly focusing on his artwork and photography. According to Victor, "I was immersed in the process of creating something based on my perception of reality." His interest in wildlife art has led him on extensive travels throughout Africa, North America, Europe, and the American Southwest. He accompanied National Geographic Magazine on their annual photography expeditions to Klamath Falls Basin, Oregon for the migration of wildlife in that region. Victor also traveled with BBC film crews in Kenya. Victor’s travels have allowed him to study wildlife across the world in their natural environments. It is an education that is invaluable for bringing wildlife to life on canvas.
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Whether it is the wildlife and landscape of Africa, North America, or the Southwest; Victor says, "The language of nature is what I understand. It is an inspiration for me and leaves me with a sense of awe and grandeur." Victor currently lives with his family in Los Angeles, California and continues his journey as an artist.
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Victor has been published in Southwest Art Magazine, Journal of the West and Wildlife Art News.
Gallery Group or Solo Shows
Atlantic Arts . Annapolis MD
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Dave Norton Fine Art . Ketchum, ID
Gallerie Belle Ame . Eagle ID
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Wind River Gallery . Sun Valley ID
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West Lives On . Jackson Hole WY
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Scottsdale Salon of Fine Art, The Legacy Gallery, Scottsdale AZ
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Sanders Gallery, Tucson AZ
Art Skills
Have owned and operated my own fine art studio for over 30 years specializing in creating and providing art to the hospitality industry
Fine artist with an emphasis in the medium of oil on canvas
Fine art oil paintings in national galleries for over 20 years
Given seminars at UCLA on art and business
Design and fabrication of large-scale sculpture
Well-educated at a graduate level in art, art history, photography, interior design, and art theory
www.sokolhohnestudios.com with over 10,000 proprietary images
Have worked with the art department of the US branch of Watchtower/Awake
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Design Skills
Talented with graphic design and interior design
Numerous interior design projects from conception through construction administration and project management for 12 years
Well-versed in color and space theory
Proficient at selecting and coordinating finishes and design elements
Design and manufacture of custom ceilings, wall-covering, rugs and more
Conceptualized, developed, and executed themes for restaurants, hotels, and homes
Skilled with Adobe Illustrator and InDesign
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Photographic Skills
Full photographic studio with professional equipment and lighting equipped for photographing any subject
Extremely accomplished in retouching, editing, manipulation, and collage using Photoshop
Able and available to travel to site-specific domestic locations to manage and coordinate photographic sessions
Have photographed with National Geographic photographers on location at the Pacific Flyway
Have worked with BBC on location in Kenya, Africa filming for “Big Cat Diary”
Experienced with attaining releases for copyright and reproduction
Accomplished photographer with over 150,000 photographs from around the world, with an emphasis in interior and exterior photography