Meet Juror: Gavin Glakas
Gavin Glakas grew up in Bethesda, MD, and started drawing about the time he started walking. He studied at Washington University in St. Louis and the Slade School of Fine Art in London. After graduation, Glakas spent a year and a half working on Capitol Hill as a Senate staffer. He had planned to go to law school, but after an eight-month illness culminating in the removal of a tumor from his lung at the age of 24, he decided to pursue his lifelong ambition of a career as an artist.
Glakas began showing his work in galleries almost immediately and spent five years studying with Danni Dawson and Robert Liberace. His paintings hang in the permanent collections of the United States Capitol, the Virginia State Capitol, the CIA, universities, museums and numerous other collections both public and private. Glakas is represented by Principle Gallery in Alexandria, VA and Charleston, SC, and Palm Avenue Fine Art in Sarasota, FL.
He has won numerous honors for his artwork, including awards from the Portrait Society of America, the Art Renewal Center, the Plein Air Salon and the Butler Institute of American Art. His paintings have been featured on NBC News and in The Washington Post, as well as Fine Art Connoisseur, American Art Collector, Plein Air, International Artist, The American Scholar, Art Business News, The Strand and Elan magazines, and exhibited at museums and galleries throughout the country.
Glakas teaches painting and drawing in-person, online, at Georgetown Medical School and at workshops in the US and abroad. He lives in McLean, VA, with his wife, Jasmine, and two barnstorming sons, Nico and Rory.
Gavin Glakas grew up in Bethesda, MD, and started drawing about the time he started walking. He studied at Washington University in St. Louis and the Slade School of Fine Art in London. After graduation, Glakas spent a year and a half working on Capitol Hill as a Senate staffer. He had planned to go to law school, but after an eight-month illness culminating in the removal of a tumor from his lung at the age of 24, he decided to pursue his lifelong ambition of a career as an artist.
Glakas began showing his work in galleries almost immediately and spent five years studying with Danni Dawson and Robert Liberace. His paintings hang in the permanent collections of the United States Capitol, the Virginia State Capitol, the CIA, universities, museums and numerous other collections both public and private. Glakas is represented by Principle Gallery in Alexandria, VA and Charleston, SC, and Palm Avenue Fine Art in Sarasota, FL.
He has won numerous honors for his artwork, including awards from the Portrait Society of America, the Art Renewal Center, the Plein Air Salon and the Butler Institute of American Art. His paintings have been featured on NBC News and in The Washington Post, as well as Fine Art Connoisseur, American Art Collector, Plein Air, International Artist, The American Scholar, Art Business News, The Strand and Elan magazines, and exhibited at museums and galleries throughout the country.
Glakas teaches painting and drawing in-person, online, at Georgetown Medical School and at workshops in the US and abroad. He lives in McLean, VA, with his wife, Jasmine, and two barnstorming sons, Nico and Rory.
Meet Juror: Vinnie Bumatay, our 2024 Suffolk Plein Air Festival 'Paint the Taste' QUICK DRAW competition Juror.
Vinnie is a local impressionistic acrylic painter based in Virginia Beach, Virginia. He has been painting since he was a child, and his passion for art has never faded. He draws inspiration from nature, music, and his Filipino heritage. He uses vibrant colors, expressive strokes, and rich textures to create captivating images that reflect his mood and vision. His paintings capture the essence of a moment in time, whether it is a serene landscape, a lively city scene, or a personal memory. Vinnie has exhibited his work in various local venues, including The Artists Gallery of Virginia Beach, where he is also the gallery manager. He enjoys sharing his art with the community and meeting other artists and art lovers. Vinnie is always exploring new techniques and styles, and he strives to improve his skills and express his creativity. He believes that art is a form of communication that transcends language and culture barriers. He hopes that his paintings will inspire, delight, and connect with his viewers.
Vinnie is a local impressionistic acrylic painter based in Virginia Beach, Virginia. He has been painting since he was a child, and his passion for art has never faded. He draws inspiration from nature, music, and his Filipino heritage. He uses vibrant colors, expressive strokes, and rich textures to create captivating images that reflect his mood and vision. His paintings capture the essence of a moment in time, whether it is a serene landscape, a lively city scene, or a personal memory. Vinnie has exhibited his work in various local venues, including The Artists Gallery of Virginia Beach, where he is also the gallery manager. He enjoys sharing his art with the community and meeting other artists and art lovers. Vinnie is always exploring new techniques and styles, and he strives to improve his skills and express his creativity. He believes that art is a form of communication that transcends language and culture barriers. He hopes that his paintings will inspire, delight, and connect with his viewers.
Suffolk PLEIN AIR FESTIVAL 2024 is presented by:
Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts, Suffolk Art League, Downtown Suffolk, and Suffolk Tourism.
Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts, Suffolk Art League, Downtown Suffolk, and Suffolk Tourism.
