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BIO
My name is Lewis Isaac Testa. I was born in Portland Maine moved to New York city where I was raised. I have always loved Landscapes and Wildlife. To see art work click on link . When I was 25 I met a woman, that had a very strong influence on my life. We started a family and when we had our second child I drew a portrait of her, which she liked and suggested I enter art school to get formal training. At the age of 30 I signed up for classes at the Art Students League.And so my career in art started. Under the tutelage of Robert E. Shultz, the second strongest influence on my career, I studied fine art illustration. I also had the privilege of private training in Landscape Painting with Robert E. Shultz. There were other Professional instructors under which I studied: Jack Faragasso, Robert Beverly Hale, and John Howard Sanden.
Following my first year at the Art Students League for one year, I received a three year scholarship from the Art students League and was subsequently hired by Edward Fields, Inc. as a graphic artist.I worked there for more than 24 years designing. My last project there was on the design of the rug for the Oval room in the White House. At this time in my career, I am focusing on art through the use of pastels as a "Pastel artist". I also instruct privately and in scheduled classes at the South Queens Boys and Girls Club and also at the A.C. Moore stores.
I am an active member of the following Artist Societies and Leagues:
* Huntington Arts Council
* Pastel Society of America
* The Salmagundi Club
* American Artists Professional League
* Art League of Long Island
* Art Students League of New York
WINNER OF THE PaintAmerica TOP 100 CONTEST 2010.
WINNER 2010 2nd PLACE RE:FORM SCHOOL SCHOOL COMPETITION.