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Marky Barto
Oil Painting, Charcoal Drawing and Paper Quilling
MARKY'S GALLERY
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Classical figurative art is alive, well and thriving in the remarkably talented hands of Marky Barto.
 
Born and raised in Czechoslovakia, moving to the art-rich Netherlands after high school, and apprenticing with well-known classical figurative artist Eric Armusik in the U.S. since 2018, she has been immersed in classical art much of life.
 
“Having the opportunity to live in different countries, I found a deep love and appreciation of languages, various cultures, and reflective art,” Marky recounts. “I found sanctuary in local museums and architectural sights that provided some of my greatest inspirations. In particular, classical art has a special place in my heart. The Old Masters always piqued my interest for their themes and narratives on antiquity, love and ethereal beauty. It was something that deeply resonated with me.”
 
That classical style of the Old Masters continues to be beautifully reflected in Marky’s portraiture and illustrations. The critics agree; since she began showing in 2019, her work has earned a host of accolades including:


PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD - "Young Boyar of Petrograd"
Allied Artists of Schuylkill County Member Show - 2021
 
$5,000 Award
Penn State Lion Launch Business Competition - 2021
 
1ST PRIZE - "Memories"
Sunbury Arts Council Annual Art Show - 2021 
 
BEST OF SHOW - "Memories"
Sunbury Arts Council Annual Art Show - 2021
 
3RD PRIZE - "Spring Joy"
Sunbury Arts Council Annual Art Show - 2021


HONORABLE MENTION - "Young Boyar of Petrograd"
Keystone Fine Art Exhibition - 2021
 
HONORABLE MENTION - "Young Boyar of Petrograd"
Berks Art Alliance 41st Annual Juried Exhibition - 2020
 
3RD PRIZE OF THE SHOW - "Contemplation"
"Honoring Women In The Arts" Exhibition - 2020
 
1ST PRIZE IN NOT UNDER GLASS CATEGORY - "Contemplation"
58th Annual Judged Art Exhibit of the Allied Artists of Schuylkill County - 2019
 
1ST PRIZE IN UNDER GLASS CATEGORY - "Wine in Boudoir"
58th Annual Judged Art Exhibit of the Allied Artists of Schuylkill County - 2019
 
PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD - "Contemplation"
58th Annual Judged Art Exhibit of the Allied Artists of Schuylkill County - 2019
 

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