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Focal Point: Dominic Avant
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Sensitive, engaging work that resonates with the deep inner beauty of all of his subjects.

- Informed Collector

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The Artist Says:

Whether I am doing landscape or figurative works I strive to capture the essence and the true beauty of the subject. I believe nature is our greatest teacher. My paintings are an invitation to the viewer to take part in the celebration of God's creations.

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Biography

Dominic's work is a fusion of realism and impressionism. Each painting shows a strong sense of light, vivid color, fluid brushwork and deep emotional content. He strives to evoke in his viewers the same emotions that compel him to paint from the first brushstroke.

Dominic has won numerous national awards in The Artist's Magazine, Arts for the Parks, the Portrait Society of America and the Best of Show at Eastern Regional Oil Painter's of America.

Dominic Avant received a Bachelors of Fine Arts at Rhode Island School of Design in 1991. Upon completion at RISD he worked as a free-lance illustrator and teacher. In 1996 he was recruited by Walt Disney Feature Animation and worked on films such as Mulan, Tarzan, Emperor's New Groove, Lilo & Stitch, Brother Bear and numerous shorts. This creative community introduced him to plein air painting. He began showing in galleries. His passion for painting plein air has grown to include studio works and remarkable portraiture that catches a person as they are in their real world.

Today, Dominic both teaches at Ringling College of Art and paints. He resides in Bradenton Florida with his wife and two sons.