Award Winning Artist, Brad Greek Announced Today That He Will Be Participating in "Thrive in '05"

Florida long time resident and award-winning artist, Brad Greek, announced he would be a participant in the new "Thrive in 05" program now being offered by Ron Kensey of The Artist Printshop in Sheridan, WY.

(PRWEB) February 16, 2005 -- Ron Kensey, of The Artist Printshop (www.artistprintshop.com/), has put together a project assisting artists to reach that next level in their careers. With marketing tips and brainstorming as a group, to produce, pre-sell and go to Giclee reproduction print from their original work. This will be an experience like no other and the rewards will be above those that one can achieve alone. Having a support group to give you instant feedback and suggestions along with a system of marketing to get your work out in front of the potential buyers. So check this out, join or just keep checking in on the progress that we are achieving.

"It's great to have supportive friends in this business that will tell you like it is and to help you grow as a marketing artist." stated Brad Greek, of Art By Brad Greek: (www.artbybradgreek.com)

Drawing since the age of two, art has always been a part of Brad Greeks life. Primarily self educated through experimenting with many medium, material, and subject matters, and a natural talent. Brad studied art and architectural drafting at school in his home state of Ohio. A tour of duty in the Military brought him south, and rural life in Georgia and the Florida Panhandle has influenced much of his work. Exploring many mediums over the years, Greek has exhibited particular painting skill in oils and acrylics, and expertise at exacting detail work in many scratchboard drawings of aviation and wildlife subjects.

Rural scenes, tropical vistas and dramatic coastlines, along with imaginative fantasy subjects comprise most of Greeks portfolio. Recently joining a Plein-Air Group in Florida, Brad has found great inspiration in capturing local landmarks, land and seascapes, as well as the beauty of the local area.

An award-winning artist, Brad has created numerous commissions, and has participated in many juried and invitational exhibits including the Beaux Art Exhibition, Northwest Florida Fine Arts Exhibition, and the Arts and Design Society Juried Art shows and member only exhibitions. Brad has also created an annual art awareness event in his local area. Brad has entered into the art market with Signed and numbered, Limited Edition Giclee Prints, which are available on most of his work. His work my be viewed in the Ft. Walton Bch./ Mary Esther, FL. area, at Book and Game Emporium, STB Custom Framing and Frames by Sharon. And at the Eco-Beach Gallery on Navarre Beach, Navarre, Fl., and the Art and Frame Gallery in Navarre. Showing at the Imago Gallery in Pensacola, Fl., and seeking representation in Sand Destin, Fl. at this time. As well as on his online website at: http://www.artbybradgreek.com , With links to many other online galleries where his work may be viewed. Brad currently resides in Florida with his wife and four children.

View Brad's extensive gallery at Art by Brad Greek (www.artbybradgreek.com)

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