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MICHAEL MACZUGA



Faces of America Collection

Michael Maczuga is one of the few artists who can capture the innocence, personality and wide-eyed wonder of children of any ethnicity or culture.
These "Faces of America" are masterful impressionistic paintings presented in a 12 x 12 inch format on 1 1/2" deep cradle board.

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Angel Wings
oil on cradle board
12 x 12 x 1
$850

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Innocent Mischief
oil on cradle  board
12 x 12 x 1
$850

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With Confidence
oil on cradle board
12 x 12 x 1
$850


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Apache Pride 
oil on panel  16 x 12  $1,350

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Balboa's Chapel 
oil on panel  10 x 8 
$875

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Bedtime Story
original charcoal drawing   22 x 17
$ 1,100

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Celebration
original charcoal  drawing   21 x 30
$1,100




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Curiosity
original charcoal drawing    21 x 29
$1,100



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De Rio Blanco
  oil on canvas  34 x 44  $6,300

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Del Coronado after Sunset
oil on panel  9 x 12
$1,125

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Native Son
original charcoal drawing
15.5 x 11
$900

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One Prayer
oil on panel  14 x 11  $1,200

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Proud
oil on linen    24 x 18
$2,500

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Proud Heritage
Oil on panel  14 x 8
$1,150

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Sandman
oil on canvas   22 x 28
$2,950

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Sisters
  oil on canvas  24 x 30  $3,650

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Soloist
original charcoal drawing     18 x 29
$1,100


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The Journey Forward
oil on canvas  20 x 30  $3,100

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West Rim Drive
oil on canvas  12 x 16  $1,350

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MICHAEL MACZUGA - Biography

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Michael Maczuga considers himself a native Arizonan. Although born in Cleveland, Ohio in 1957, he and his family moved here in 1964. He regards this move as the time he first became interested in art.

Michael remembers owning a card game called "Author" as a small boy. He has no memory of ever playing the game, but a distinct recollection of always sketching the authors' faces from the fronts of the cards. Michael was strongly encouraged about his art throughout high school by teachers, friends and family. After graduation in 1975, he attended Arizona State University with the intention of obtaining a degree in art. Ultimately, Michael’s direction changed and he started his own swim club, The Arizona Marlins, where he coaches and trains competitive swimmers.

In 2000, Michael’s interest in fine art was renewed following a decision to take some classes at the Scottsdale Artist School. His instructors were, and are, among the finest in this country including but not limited to: Ray Roberts, Mike Malm, John Burton, Bob Lemler, and Gabor Svagrik. Michael credits Scottsdale Artist School for providing him the inspiration and technical skills to pursue his professional fine arts career.

Michael paints daily wherever and whenever time allows. He became a member of the Oil Painters of America in 2004. He is also the founding director of the one and only major plein aire painters show in Scottsdale, “The Wild Wild West Show,” an invitational and juried show. The plein aire show is extremely important to Michael because it allowed him to incorporate a mentorship initiative for local high school art students. When asked about the mentorship initiative Michael said, "Nobody ever told me what I needed to do to become successful as an artist. It would have helped to know what to expect. I want to help kids have a real chance at this dream career."

AFFILIATIONS:
Oil Painters of America

EXHIBITIONS:
2009, One man exhibition, Cole Gallery, Edmonds, Washington
2008, “Brushstrokes” Two person exhibition with Gregory Packard at Scottsdale Fine Art, Scottsdale, Arizona
2007, Group Impressionism Exhibition, Scottsdale  Fine Art, Scottsdale, Arizona
April 2007 Beaux Arts Scottsdale Artist School
One Man Show Long Gallery 2006
2006 Rocky Mountain Plein Air Show "Steamboat Springs"
April 2005 Beaux Arts Scottsdale Artist School
January 2005 Scottsdale Artist School “Best and Brightest”
August 2004 P.A.A. Placerville “Mother Lode National 38th Annual Art Exhibition, Placerville CA
September 2004 “Plein Air 2004” show at the Keyes Gallery, Springfield Missouri
January 2004 Scottsdale Artist School “Best and Brightest”

MAGAZINE ARTICLES:
2007, 2008, 2009 American Art Collector Magazine, Show preview articles
"Southwest Art" Artist to watch Februrary 2007

AWARDS:
January 2005 Scottsdale Artist School “Best and Brightest” 2nd place
2004 P.A.A. Placerville “Mother Lode National 38th Annual Art Exhibition, Placerville, CA Certificate of Merit


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