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Masters of today
compositions which are landscape oriented is “We are gifted by God and I feel compelled
the series “My Childhood Town”, stemming to make art which will help viewers and
from the cherished memories of his old students understand and appreciate real art
country. In this collection of paintings of and in the process understand that art is a
his homeland, Leon Oks revealed more than powerful catalyst as international language
ever the child-like spirit which sometimes that can have a positive influence in globe.”
surfaces in his artwork. Oks continued As the Great Russian writer Dostoevsky
to paint landscapes of his new country says: “Beauty will save the world”.
including also, “Autumn in Massachusetts”
(2002), “Morning Dance” (2002) “Sunlight”, Oks is also a particularly dedicated teacher.
“Evening Romance” (2000), “Harmony of He emphasizes the basic principles of
Nature” (2000), “Sound of Bells” (2001) drawing and painting to better enable
which represent compositions that seduce students to have the confidence to develop
the viewer into canvas. their own style. He guides students toward
Leon Oks has a great respect for the power their unique philosophical approach
of color. He is also passionate about working and, at the same time, the articulation of
with live models. “It is a great learning their individual feelings, approach and
experience to see, feel and understand real imagination. As an artist / teacher, he cares
life”. He also brings his personal emotions about cultivating the identity of his students
to all of his work and he invites the viewer to and further their artistry, in a quest for their
learn more about existence through his art. personal style.
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