"Strokes of Genius 3: The Best of Drawing" now available thru Amazon.com

Strokes of Genius 3: The Best of Drawing  I have 2 drawings in the book, "Strokes of Genius 3: The Best of Drawing", published by North Light Books. It is available now thru Amazon.com as a pre-order. The book hits the bookstores in October 2011.

"Sentinel" Wins 1st Place Gold Medal for Painting

My painting titled, "Sentinel" was accepted into the "Night of 100 Angels" exhibition at Whelan Gallery in Laguna Beach, CA. The opening is scheduled for Aug 20, 2011, and the show ends Sept 20, 2011. While Prevailed ("Wounded Angel)", Red Winged Angel, and Gilded Wings also made it into the exhibition, I was pleased to learn that "Sentinel" took 1st Place honors and a gold medal in the juried exhibition. The works will all be published in a book titled, "Night of 100 Angels".

"Odyssey" in Finals for Saatchi Online "Showdown"

On a fluke, I entered this piece, "Odyssey (After Bierstadt)", 48" x 48", into the Saatchi Online Showdown. The entry was free, and the winner has a chance for exhibition of the work in the fabulous Saatchi Gallery in London. So, why not? I thought nothing more about it until I learned it had made into the final 128, after surviving a field of 5,716 entries! At the time of this writing, it appears I may make it into the final round of 16. If you'd like to support me, please feel free to vote here: http://www.saatchionline.com/accounts/sign-in?url=/showdown/match/showdown/4/artist/208255/art/111282 This
piece is a derivative piece from a work by Bierstadt.

Sentinel

This is latest figurative piece. Title: "Sentinel"; 36" x 36"; Copyright 2010 by Steven DaLuz, All Rights Reserved. I made the facial features completely obscured to add a touch of mystery, and anonymity to the figure. Created with metal leaf, chemical oxidation and oil on panel.

Drawings Selected for book, "Strokes of Genius 3: The Best of Drawing"

Found out recently that 2 of my drawings were selected for inclusion in the book, "Strokes of Genius 3: The Best of Drawing", set to be published in Oct 2011. I was surprised and honored to have work selected for this. Will post images of the works after the publication date.

Self-Portrait Wins Art Calendar Magazine Award

Just found out my self-portrait took an Honorable Mention in the Art Calendar magazine's 2010 self-portrait cover contest. I was quite surprised and pleased with the news. Here's a link to the March 2010 issue.

http://www.artcalendar.com/article.asp?ID=226

SA Current Gives Plug for Feb 2010 Opening

San Antonio Current gives small (but appreciated) plug for upcomin exhibition on Feb 10, 2010. Here's a link: http://www.sacurrent.com/calendar/event.asp?whatID=49766