Sitko Emil Horoscope

### Sitko Emil **Personal Information** * **Birth Date:** September 7, 1923 * **Birth Place:** Fort Wayne, United States * **Occupation:** Artist, Painter **Social Media** * **Instagram:** N/A * **Facebook:** N/A * **Twitter:** N/A **Recent Projects** * N/A **Other Information** * **Known For:** Realistic portraiture, figurative paintings * **Art Style:** Hyperrealism * **Education:** Art Institute of Chicago, Illinois Wesleyan University * **Awards:** * Portrait of the Year, 2005, Portrait Society of America * Medal of Honor, 2009, National Academy Museum * **Collections:** * Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery, Washington, D.C. * Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City * Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois * **Exhibitions:** * Solo exhibition at the Butler Institute of American Art, Ohio, 2010 * Group exhibition at the National Academy Museum, New York City, 2012 * **Collaborations:** N/A * **Influences:** * Rembrandt van Rijn * Diego Velázquez * Thomas Eakins * **Artistic Approach:** * Uses a meticulous layering technique to create realistic and detailed portraits * Captures the essence and personality of his subjects through their expressions and gestures * Believes that painting is a form of communication and storytelling * **Legacy:** * Renowned for his hyperrealistic and evocative portraiture * His paintings have received critical acclaim and are highly sought after by collectors * Has inspired and influenced aspiring artists * **Interesting Fact:** * Was a high school art teacher for over 30 years * **Additional Links:** * [Website](https://www.sitkoemil.com/) * [Biography](https://www.nationalacademy.org/exhibitions/301-in-sight-works-by-sitko-emil)