The Framing Edge: December 2007

Before and After
a show by Christian Kolupski
of smaller paintings show metaphors for
the transitions we experience in our life journey.

BIOGRAPHY

After working for nine years in Rochester, NY as an illustrator, Christian relocated to New York City in 1995 to produce historical illustrations for an international publisher. His proximity to the museums of Manhattan, Boston and Philadelphia allowed him to study the masters and determine exactly what part of art history he was most interested in. The work of John Singer Sargent, Joaquin Sorolla Bastida, and the early impressionists helped Christian focus on the narrow intersection of impressionism and tonalism that occurred at the end of the 19th century.

Christian studied at The Art Student's League of New York with figurative artist Dean Keller, and portrait artists Everett Raymond Kinstler and Nelson Shanks. Christian continued his studies with Nelson Shanks at his Philadelphia atelier Studio Incamminati. Christian also takes annual painting trips to Colorado and Utah where he paints outdoors to refresh his studio work.

Christian exhibits throughout western New York, Colorado and Utah, and has works in public and private collections around the world. His work is also on permanent display within the Elizabeth Collection, located at 565 Blossom Road in Rochester, NY.

Christian is the director of Boxart Street Atelier, a privately owned school of drawing and painting in Charlotte, NY.

He currently resides in Rochester, NY with his wife Michele and their daughter Violet.

Christian is represented by:

Ago Gallery of Fine Art
Ouray, CO

The Overlook Gallery
Moab, UT

The Framing Edge Gallery
Bay Towne Plaza
1900 Empire Blvd
Webster, NY 14580
(585) 787-2150

Finger Lakes Gallery and Frame
Canandaigua, NY

Frame Works & Gallery
Grand Junction, CO

Notable commissions include:

Family portrait for Jonathan Judge, CEO of Paychex Corporation

Portrait of Marvin Sands, founder of Constellation Brands

Portrait of James Neely, founder of AMSA Corporation

Portrait of John Odenbach Sr., founder of The Dolomite Group

Christian Kolupski is a member of:

The American Society of Portrait Artists

The New York Society of Portrait Artists

The Arts & Cultural Council for Greater Rochester

Genesee Valley Plein Air Painters

New York Plein Air Painters

The paintings are available for sale and on display at our store.
Buy two or more and receive a 10% discount.
All works are original oil on board or on canvas board.
You may purchase by phone, email or in person.
Framing service available on the premises by our skilled framer, Mr. Michael Burdick.
Store phone is (585)787-2150

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