Albert Slark Episode #4: Portrait Of An Artist

Being an award winning artist is one of many roles Albert Slark inhabits in his multifaceted career. Beginning with an interest in drawing superheroes Albert began exploring classical painting and drawing, he graduated from Alberta University of Arts. He continued taking classes at Michael John Angel, and even studied with Max Ginsberg in New York privately. Slark started working as an illustrator and began illustrating for ads for commercials, video game ads, and Sci-Fi covers. This led him to finally start illustrating paperback covers in a myriad of different genres from adventure to western to romance. He has become a sought after Portrait artist for his style has developed into masterful compositions that are uniquely original.Albert's big break came in 2003 when he became one of only three Canadians who have been commissioned to paint celebrity portraits for the United States Postal Service on commemorative stamps. These stunning stamps are featuring celebrities like Marian Anderson, Spencer Tracy, and Betty Davis.To connect with Albert: https://portraitsbyalbertslark.com/Thank you so much for listening to The Creatively Thinking Podcast! We are so happy you popped by, I will be for sure make sure I give a shout out to you in one of my future episodes. Please remember to like, share, and comment where ever you get your podcasts.Support the show