Tony Blue

Tony A. Blue - American Artist, known by some as the Warren Zevon of contemporary painters.
"My acrylics/mixed media work is on wood or canvas and my style leans to the expressionistic side - even my landscapes. Often I like additional texture in my work and sometimes I also add other elements, i.e. copper, barbed wire, newsprint, etc. - it helps me get to the heart of the matter. Painting gives me a means to express myself and what is on my mind, even if it's a little bizarre and/or whimsical at the time! Since I was born and raised in America, many times my work translates to an American persuasion. However, the way the world is shrinking, I expect the rest of the planet may also relate to the message that's in much of my work. One thing for sure, it's a crazy mixed up world we live in - I'm going to need a lot more paint."

Majored in art & music in college.

Awards & Accomplishments ...
• 1976 – Solo Photography Exhibit "The Many Moods of Women" LACC - Los Angeles, California
• 1977 – Award of Excellence from Nikon Corp. "Response & Recognition" Int. Competition
• 1978 – Featured in "Gallery" section of Petersen’s Photographic Magazine - Int. Publication
• 2004 – 2nd Place in Indian Rocks Beach Art Show - "Beauty On The Beach" - I.R.B., Florida
• 2005 – Award of Excellence from Suntan Art Gallery Art Show - Treasure Island, Florida
• 2005 – 1st Place in Design New Seal for City of Belleair Beach competition - Belleair Beach, Florida
• 2005 – 1st Place in Bay Pines Veterans Fine Art competition - Seminole, Florida
• 2006 – 3rd Place in The Best of Florida Artists and Artisans publication by Kennedy Promotions
• 2006 – 1st Place in 3rd Annual Florida Photography Juried Exhibition - Sarasota Art Center, Florida
• 2007 – Best of Show in TESA art exhibit - Indian Rocks Beach Art Center, Florida
• 2007 – 1st Place in PAVA art exhibit - Unitarian Church in Clearwater, FL
• 2008 – Featured in Art Buzz, The 2008 Collection - international, hardcover, fine art publication
• 2008 – Artwork featured (4-page spread) in Tampa Bay Magazine, Nov./Dec. issue - Florida
• 2009 – 1st Pla...