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SEPTEMBER 2012
Top Five Named in Michigan's Next Great Artist Competition - Who Will Win?
A panel of esteemed judges has chosen the top five in Oakland County’s MIGreatArtist™ competition. The finalists’ art is on public exhibition at Park West Gallery, now through September 28. The winner will be announced at a public award ceremony and reception on Friday, September 14, from 6 to 8 pm at the gallery. Hope to see you there!
MIGreatArtist is an initiative of Oakland County, sponsored in part by Park West Gallery. Visit www.MIGreatArtist.com to learn more.
 
Revealed! Norwegian Breakaway's Hull Art by Peter Max
Norwegian Cruise Line has revealed Norwegian Breakaway’s signature hull artwork designed by pop icon and America’s most popular living artist, Peter Max. This is the first time Norwegian has commissioned a well-known artist to paint the hull artwork on one of its ships. Launching in April 2013, Breakaway will be the largest ship to homeport in New York City year-round. Max’s signature artwork will cover approximately 40,000 square feet of the ship's hull.
Artist Profiles: Tim Yanke and Robert Kipniss
 Tim Yanke in Downtown Publications
After working in the corporate world for nearly 20 years, local Birmingham artist Tim Yanke traded his cubicle for creativity to become a full-time abstract painter. He hasn't looked back since. Whether it's painting hearts or painting from the heart, Yanke recognizes everyone's style is different, but as an abstract artist he said you will never find him painting "dime a dozen" cabins or puppies.
Robert Kipniss in Berkshire Style
The hauntingly beautiful paintings and lithographs of Sharon, CT, artist Robert Kipniss command widespread respect among art lovers everywhere. His monochromatic vistas have been featured in thirty-seven museums in the US alone and he has recently added to this body of work a new book - his fourth - titled "Robert Kipniss, a Working Artist’s Life.“
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