George Vlosich III—Alumnus, 1997
“Art can always be your passion—make time for it.”
The Inside Story
When I was nine months old, my dad put my hands in ink and I did my first painting, which we still have framed today. My dad (also an artist) was my mentor, encourager and teacher. He recognized I had a talent when I first started coloring. During my elementary school days, I won many contests including a scholarship to the Cleveland Museum of Art. I was also a national winner for the AAA poster contest.
Then, at age 10, I picked up my first Etch-a-Sketch® while on a vacation to Washington, DC. I sketched the Capitol Building. It was a new challenge for me. I now have perfected this art form. I have met many famous people, (athletes and celebrities) after completing their portrait on the Etch-a-Sketch®. My portfolio in high school received the Portfolio Gold Award from The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards of 1997. Although I am famous for my Etch-a-Sketch® art, drawing and painting is my first love.
Current Status
I am currently working as an art director at Wyse Advertising. People still commission me to do Etch-a-Sketches® as well as paintings and drawings.
George was the keynote speaker at The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards of 2001 National Ceremony at the Kennedy Center, Washington, DC.
Exhibitions/Publications
To see some of my artwork, visit my website: www.gvetchedintime.com
Award History
“Art can always be your passion—make time for it.”
The Inside Story
When I was nine months old, my dad put my hands in ink and I did my first painting, which we still have framed today. My dad (also an artist) was my mentor, encourager and teacher. He recognized I had a talent when I first started coloring. During my elementary school days, I won many contests including a scholarship to the Cleveland Museum of Art. I was also a national winner for the AAA poster contest.
Then, at age 10, I picked up my first Etch-a-Sketch® while on a vacation to Washington, DC. I sketched the Capitol Building. It was a new challenge for me. I now have perfected this art form. I have met many famous people, (athletes and celebrities) after completing their portrait on the Etch-a-Sketch®. My portfolio in high school received the Portfolio Gold Award from The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards of 1997. Although I am famous for my Etch-a-Sketch® art, drawing and painting is my first love.
Current Status
I am currently working as an art director at Wyse Advertising. People still commission me to do Etch-a-Sketches® as well as paintings and drawings.
George was the keynote speaker at The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards of 2001 National Ceremony at the Kennedy Center, Washington, DC.
Exhibitions/Publications
To see some of my artwork, visit my website: www.gvetchedintime.com
Award History
- 4 Gold Addy's Awards, Cleveland Advertising Association
- Portfolio, Gold Award, The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards of 1997
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