ÿþ<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.01 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/html4/loose.dtd"> <html> <head> <title>mehstudio.com</title> <link rel="icon" href="paletteicon.ico" type="paletteicon.ico" /> <link rel="shortcut icon" href="paletteicon.ico" type="paletteicon.ico" /> <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"> <title>mehstudio.com - Welcome!</title> <style> body {background: #333333; font-family: "Century Gothic", Trebuchet MS, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #ffffff;} a {font-family: "Century Gothic"; text-decoration:none} a:link {color: #40a9cc} a:visited {color: #40a9cc} a:hover {color: #ffffff} a:active {color: #40a9cc} h1 {color: #ffffff; text-indent: 15px; letter-spacing:2px; margin-bottom:16px;} h2 {margin-top:5px; margin-bottom:5px; font-weight:normal; color: #cc6633} h2 {border-top:0px solid #ffffff; margin-bottom:16px; text-indent:30px} h3 {margin-top:5px; margin-bottom:5px; text-indent:45px;} p {margin-top:0px; margin-bottom:0px; font-weight:normal; text-indent:25px; word-wrap:break-word} h4 {color: #a0cc40; font-size:125%; letter-spacing:2px} div {margin-top:10px; margin-bottom:25px; line-height:15px} .about {margin-top:0px; margin-bottom:20px; margin-left:45px; text-indent:25px; line-height:25px; word-wrap:break-word} li {margin-left:63px; margin-bottom:15px} table.padded-table td { padding-top:7px; padding-right:7px; padding-bottom:7px; padding-left:7px;} </style> <meta name="keywords" content= "art, american, realism, painting, trompe l'oeil, gallery, mehstudio, Michael E. Hockenbury, Michael Hockenbury, Hockenbury, Hockenberry, Huckenberry, Huckenbury, Still Life, Art Renewal Center, Artist Magazine, Cider Painter, art kudos, art awards, award-winning artist, juried art shows, juried art exhibitions, international juried art exhibitions, juried art competitions, art contests, juried exhibits, art shows, art competitions, juried exhibitions, fine art shows, artist, Waichulis" /> <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=iso-8859-1"> <meta name="description" content=" Michael grew up the only child of a working-class family in Northeastern Pennsylvania. After graduating from college in 1998, he brought his childhood appetite for wonder and adventure to the now internationally renowned Waichulis atelier, also in Northeastern Pennsylvania, where he was immersed in the classical methods of realism - both ancient Greek and Rome and European Renaissance. He spent years mastering fundamentals and principles of form, drawing and design. Through dedication, experience, and his singular personality and perspective, Michael Hockenbury has not only found his voice, but has contributed to the contemporary American Renaissance of Realism with his noticable, unique use of color, composition, and message--toys, emphera, fruit/vegetables, sarcasm, nature's little quarks, oddities and history.Broken, neglected pieces of the past are recasted for new roles creating a new life of their own. He takes his paintings beyond the surface in order to radiate the inner beauty of his compositions. "/> </head> <body> <center> <td valign="middle"> <body bgcolor="#333333"> <br> <table align="center"> <td width="1000" align="center"> <font size="8" color="#a0cc40" face="Century Gothic"> mehstudio.com </font> </td> <tr> <td width="1000" align="center"> <h4><a href="http://mehstudio.com/">HOME</a> &nbsp&nbsp&#8226&nbsp&nbsp <a href="http://mehstudio.com/pages/about.html">ABOUT</a> &nbsp&nbsp&#8226&nbsp&nbsp <a href="http://mehstudio.com/pages/fineart.html">FINE ART</a> &nbsp&nbsp&#8226&nbsp&nbsp <a href="http://mehstudio.com/pages/graphics.html">GRAPHIC DESIGN</a></h4> </tr></td> <tr> </table> <h1>ABOUT</h1> <table> <td width="1000" align="left"> <h2><b>Biography</b></h2> <div class="about"> <p>(b.1977) Michael E. Hockenbury grew up the only child of a working-class family in Northeastern Pennsylvania. After graduating from college in 1998, he brought his childhood appetite for wonder and adventure to the now internationally renowned Waichulis atelier, also in Northeastern Pennsylvania, where he was immersed in the classical methods of realism - both ancient Greek and Rome and European Renaissance.</p> <p> He spent years mastering fundamentals and principles of form, drawing and design. Through dedication, experience, and his singular personality and perspective, Michael Hockenbury has not only found his voice, but has contributed to the contemporary American Renaissance of Realism with his noticable, unique use of color, composition, and message--toys, emphera, fruit/vegetables, sarcasm, nature's little quarks, oddities and history. </p> <p> Broken, neglected pieces of the past are recasted for new roles creating a new life of their own. He takes his paintings beyond the surface in order to radiate the inner beauty of his compositions. </p> <p>If you have any questions/comments or would to email Michael - <a href="mailto:meh_19@yahoo.com">meh_19@yahoo.com</a></p> </div> <h2><b>Art Education</b></h2> <h3><b>1998 - 2000</b></h3> <div> <li> The Anthony Waichulis Studio, PA</li> </div> <h3> <b>1995 - 1998</b></h3> <div> <li> Commerical Art/Graphic Design, Luzerne County Community College, Nanticoke, PA</li> </div> <h2><b>Exhibitions/Sites/Galleries</b></h2> <h3> <b>2011</b></h3> <div> <li> Cider Painters of America, Kingston, PA</li> <li> Ani Art Academy Waichulis, Misericordia University, PA - <a href="http://www.aniwaichulis.com/capturing-realism-2011/"> Capturing Realism 2011</a> </li> <li> 2011 Art Kudos International Exhibition, 7th annual online juried competition - <a href="http://www.artkudos.com/2011/page8.html?imageNumber=505_2">Unforeseen Predicament</a></li> <li> The Salmagundi Club, 2011 Annual Juried Painting and Sculpture Exibition for Non-members, New York City, NY</li> <li> Butler Institute of American Art, OH - <a href="http://www.butlerart.com/pdf/2011/Midyear_2011.pdf">75th Mid-Year Exhibition</a> </li> <li> ACOPAL s Exhibition of Contemporary American Realism, www.acopal.com</li> <li> Spring Show, Vgogh Gallery, Kingston, PA</li> <li> Upstream People Gallery - <a href="http://www.upstreampeoplegallery.com/exhibition/default.asp?XD=2/1/2011&AN=Fleury%2C+Cynthia">12th Annual Realism</a></li> </div> <li>Creative Quarterly, Journal of Art and Design - <a href="http://www.cqjournal.com/gallery23.html">Issue 23</a></li> <h3> <b>2010</b></h3> <div> <li> Cider Painters of America, Kingston, PA</li> <li> 2010 Kudos International International Exhibition, 6th Annual Online Juried Competition - <a href="http://www.artkudos.com/2010/918_1.html">Sitting Duck</a> / <a href="http://www.artkudos.com/2010/918_3.html">Too Close for Comfort</a></li> <li> Students of Joel Carson Jones, Main Street Galleries, Kingston, PA</li> </div> <h3> <b>2009</b></h3> <div> <li> Cider Painters of America, Kingston, PA</li> <li> Capturing Realism 2009: The Waichulis Studio, College Misericordia, PA <a href="http://www.thewaichulisstudio.net/exhibits/CapturingRealism.html">Link</a></li> </div> <h3> <b>2008</b></h3> <div> <li> Cider Painters of America, Kingston, PA</li> <li> 35th Annual Yellow Spring Art Show, Chester Springs, PA</li> <li> Recent works of The Waichulis Studio, San Marino Art Gallery, Pasedena, CA</li> <li> Realism Invitational Feat - The Waichulis Studio, Atlanta Art gallery, GA</li> </div> <h3> <b>2007</b></h3> <div> <li> Cider Painters of America, Wilkes-Barre, PA</li> <li> The Allied Artists of America, Inc., The National Arts Club, New York City, NY</li> <li> Cultural Council of Luzerne County's, 2nd Annual Juried Art Exhibition, Wilkes-Barre, PA</li> </div> <h3> <b>2006</b></h3> <div> <li> Cider Painters of America, Shavertown, PA</li> <li> Capturing Realism '05, MacDonald Art Gallery; College Misericordia, PA</li> <li> Marquis Art & Frame 2nd Floor Gallery, Laundry Building; Scranton, PA</li> <li> Governor's Awards for the Arts in Pennsylvania, Artist's Showcase; F.M. Kirby Center, Wilkes-Barre, PA</li> <li> Upstream People Gallery - <a href="http://www.upstreampeoplegallery.com/exhibition/default.asp?XD=2/1/2006&AN=Cox%2C+Gareth+Paul"> 8th Annual Realism</a> </li> <li> 3rd Art Renewel Center- <a href="http://www.artrenewal.org/articles/2006/Salon/winners5.php">Salon Competition</a></li> </div> <h3> <b>2005</b></h3> <div> <li> Cider Painters of America, Shavertown, PA</li> <li> The Waichulis Studio presents Capturing Realism 2005, College Misericordia, Dallas, PA</li> <li> 50th Fine Arts Fiesta, Innovation Center; Wilkes-Barre, PA</li> <li> The Gallery Project, Luzerne County Community College, Nanticoke, PA</li> <li> Five Artist Invitational Exhibition, Art Association of Harrisburg, Harrisburg, PA</li> </div> <h3> <b>2004</b></h3> <div> <li> Cider Painters of America, Shavertown, PA</li> </div> <h3> <b>2003</b></h3> <div> <li> Hudson Valley Art Association, Hastings-on-Hudson, N.Y.</li> <li> Hazleton Art League, Hazleton, PA</li> <li> Cider Painters of America, Shavertown, PA</li> <li> Art & Jazz, Scranton, PA</li> </div> <h3> <b>2002</b></h3> <div> <li> Capturing Realism '02, Nanticoke, PA</li> <li> Cider Painters of America, Shavertown, PA</li> <li> The Allied Artists of America, Inc., 89th Annual Exhibition; The National Arts Club, New York City, NY.</li> <li> The American Artist Professional League, 74th Grand National Exhibition; The Salmagundi Club, New York City, NY</li> <li> Oil Painters of America, Brazier Art Gallery, Richmond, VA</li> <li> The Salmagundi Club, 2002 Annual Juried Painting and Sculpture Exibition for Non-members, New York City, NY</li> <li> Hazleton Art League, George B. Markle Gallery, Hazleton, PA</li> <li> Academic Artists Association, Springfield, MA</li> </div> <h3> <b>2001</b></h3> <div> <li> Wyoming Valley Art League, Wilkes-Barre, PA</li> <li> Cider Painters of America, Shavertown, PA</li> <li> Capturing Realism '01, Nanticoke, PA</li> <li> Wyoming Valley Art League - WVAL Holiday Exhibit, Wilkes-Barre, PA</li> <li> One Man Show, M&T Bank, Pittston, PA</li> </div> <h3> <b>2000</b></h3> <div> <li> Cider Painters of America, Shavertown, PA</li> <li> Pennsylvania Northeastern Regional Art 2000, Scranton, PA</li> <li> Audubon Artists Inc., The Salmagundi Club, New York City, NY</li> <li> The Java Gallery, Solo Show, Luzerne, PA</li> <li> Cafe.com, Gallery Nite II, Kingston, PA</li> <li> Fine Arts Fiesta, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA</li> <li> Cafe.com, Gallery Nite I, Kingston, PA</li> </div> <h3> <b>1999</b></h3> <div> <li> Capturing Realism '01, Wilkes-Barre, PA</li> </div> <h3> <b>2008-2010</b></h3> <div> <li> Principle Art Gallery, Alexandria, VA</li> </div> <h2><b>Instructor Positions/Lectures/Affiliations</b></h> <h3> <b>2008</b></h3> <div> <li> Wyoming Valley Art Association, Painting Instructor, Wilkes-Barre, PA</li> </div> <h3> <b>2007</b></h3> <div> <li> Present Allied Artist, Associate Member</li> </div> <h2><b>Publications/Misc. Published Awards</b></h> <h3> <b>2011</b></h3> <div> <li> The Artist's Magazine - <a href="http://www.artistsnetwork.com/the-artists-magazine/28th-annual-still-life-floral">28th Annual Art Competition Finalist Still Life/Floral Category</a></li> <li>Butler Institute of American Art - <a href="http://www.butlerart.com/pdf/2011/Midyear_2011.pdf">Honorable Mention</a></li> <li>Creative Quarterly, Journal of Art and Design - <a href="http://www.cqjournal.com/gallery23.html">Issue 23</a></li> <li>ACOPAL s Exhibition of Contemporary American Realism, Finalist</li> <li>Upstream People Gallery - <a href="http://www.upstreampeoplegallery.com/exhibition/default.asp?XD=2/1/2011&AN=Fleury%2C+Cynthia">12th Annual Realism Special Recognition</a></li> </div> <h3> <b>2010</b></h3> <div> <li> Cider Painters of America, CPA Award</li> <li>The Artist's Magazine, October Issue "Competition Spotlight"</li> <li>The Artist's Magazine, December Issue "Tips and Techniques"</li> <li>6th Annual Online Juried Competition, Art Kudos International Exhibition - <a href="http://www.artkudos.com/2010/918_1.html">Sitting Duck</a> / <a href="http://www.artkudos.com/2010/918_3.html">Too Close for Comfort</a></li> </div> <h3> <b>2009</b></h3> <div> <li> Pennsylvania Newspaper Association, 2nd Place for Front Page Design - Division 4</li> <li> Pennsylvania Newspaper Association, 2nd Place for Page Design - Division 4</li> <li> Pennsylvania Newspaper Association, 2nd Place for Graphic/Photo Illustration - Division 4</li> <li> Cider Painters of America, Vgogh Gallery Award</li> <li>The Artist's Magazine, 26th Annual Art Competition Finalist Still Life/Floral Category</li> </div> <h3> <b>2008</b></h3> <div> <li> Art Matters, April Issue - "35th Yellow Spring Art Show"</li> </div> <h3> <b>2007</b></h3> <div> <li> Cider Painters of America, Still Life Award</li> <li>The Cultural Council of Luzerne County's, 2nd Annual Juried Art Exhibition - Second Place</li> <li>Society of Professional Journalists, Keystone Chapter, 2nd Place for Best Tabloid Page Design</li> </div> <h3> <b>2006</b></h3> <div> <li> Cider Painters of America, Mertie Larish Memorial Award</p> <li> Pennsylvania Newspaper Association, 1st Place for Page Design Division 3</li> <li> Society of Professional Journalists, Keystone Chapter, 1st Place for Best Tabloid Page Design</li> <li> Society of Professional Journalists, Keystone Chapter, 2nd Place for Sports Story Daily</li> <li> 3rd Art Renewel Center- <a href="http://www.artrenewal.org/articles/2006/Salon/winners5.php">Salon Competition Top Finalists Still Life</a></li> <li> Upstream People Gallery - <a href="http://www.upstreampeoplegallery.com/exhibition/default.asp?XD=2/1/2006&AN=Cox%2C+Gareth+Paul"> 8th Annual Realism Special Recognition</a> </li> </div> <h3> <b>2005</b></h3> <div> <li> Cider Painters of America, Local Artist Excellence Award</p> <li>Society of Professional Journalists, Keystone Chapter, 1st Place for Best Tabloid Page Design</li> <li>The Citizens' Voice Newspaper, "Luzerne County's Top 100 Greatest Athletes"</li> </div> <h3> <b>2004</b></h3> <div> <li> Cider Painters of America, Johnston & Johnston Award for Local Artist Excellence</li> <li> The Hazleton Standard Speaker, "Hazleton Art League Opens New Exhibit"</li> <li> Society of Professional Journalists, Keystone Chapter, 2nd Place for Best Tabloid Page Design</li> </div> <h3> <b>2003</b></h3> <div> <li> Cider Painters of America, Local Talent Award</li> <li> The Artist's Magazine, 20th Annual Art Competition Finalist Still Life/Floral Category</li> <li> Society of Professional Journalists, Keystone Chapter, 1st Place Best Tabloid Page Design</li> <li> Miles of Mules, History with a Colorful Kick - Oxford Communications/The Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor</li> </div> <h3> <b>2002</b></h3> <div> <li> Allied Artist of America, Inc., Butler Institute of America Art Award</li> <li> Cider Painters of America, Still Life Award</li> <li> The Artist's Magazine, 2002 Annual Art Competition Finalist Still Life Category</li> <li> Society of Professional Journalists, Keystone Chapter, 1st Place for Best Tabloid Page Design</li> <li> Pennsylvania Newspaper Association, Honorable Mention for Page Design Division 3</li> <li> Salmagundi Club Non-Members Show, Washington Square Outdoor Art Exhibit Award</li> </div> <h3> <b>2001</b></h3> <div> <li>Wyoming Valley Art League, WVAL Holiday Exhibit - 3rd Place</li> <li>Cider Painters of America, Still Life Award</li> <li>Honorable Mention Graphics, Fine Arts Fiesta</li> </div> <h3> <b>2000</b></h3> <div> <li> 2000 Honorable Mention Graphics, Fine Arts Fiesta</li> </div> <h2><b>Misc. Internet Publications</b></h> <h3> <b>2011</b></h3> <div> <li> Upstream People Gallery - <a href="http://http://www.upstreampeoplegallery.com/gallery/statement.asp?XD=2/1/2011/"> Juror's Statement</a> </li> </div> <h3> <b>2008</b></h3> <div> <li> Art Knowledge News - <a href="http://www.artknowledgenews.com/Atlanta=Art=Gallery.html/"> The Atlanta Art Gallery hosts "Realism Invitational 2008"</a></li> </div> <h3> <b>2007</b></h3> <div> <li> The Artist Magazine, Online Edition, Finalist - November 2007</li> </div> <h3> <b>2006</b></h3> <div> <li> Upstream People Gallery - <a href="http://www.upstreampeoplegallery.com/gallery/statement.asp?XD=2/1/2006/"> Juror's Statement</a></li> </div> </table>