Paul Brourman

Evanston-based contemporary artist with a focus on portraiture and figurative works in oil.

• Florence Academy of Art, Florence, Italy: Portraiture and Figurative Studies (Painting), Summer, 2003
• The Art Institute of Chicago, Marion Kryczka, Figurative Studies (Painting), 1994-2001
• Vitruvian Studio, Chicago, Figurative Drawing, 2012
• Carnegie Mellon University, Painting and Drawing,1980-1981
• The Pennsylvania State University, Bachelor of Arts Degree, Graphic Design, 1986

WORKSHOPS:
• Eric Johnson, Portraiture, 2021
• Suchitra Bhosle - Sentient Academy, 2020
• David Gray, Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Arts, 2018
• Steven Assael, Palette & Chisel, Portrait studies, Chicago, 2016
• James Swanson, LaGrange, IL 2016-2020
• David Leffel, Palette & Chisel, Portrait studies, Chicago, 2010
• Andy Conklin, Chicago, 2009

Recognition:
• Portrait Society of America, 2020 International Portrait Competition, Finalist, Portrait of RBG, 2020
• Evanston Art Center, Featured Exhibit, RBG portrait, 2020
• Featured corporate-sponsored solo art installation, Chicago Looks Good on You, June 2022, Chicago
• Media features for Chicago Looks Good on You Exhibit, June, 2022, ABC, FOX, NBC, WTTW
• Pennsylvania State University, Front page features, RBG portrait and Chicago Looks Good on You Exhibit

Noteworthy Commissions:
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Galleries and Representation
• Jean Albano Gallery, River North Gallery District, Chicago, 2023-2024
• Betsy Swartz, Art Representative, Bozeman, MT, Present
• Big Sky Artist Collective Gallery, Big Sky, MT, 2022, Present

• Chicago Looks Good on You, 16’ mural installations (x5), 2022
• Evanston Art Center, Evanston, IL
• The Wilson Hotel, Big Sky, MT – Art for Everyone Exhibit, 2020
• Big Sky Artisans Festival, 2020-2022
• Noyes Cultural Center, Evanston, IL 2016-17, Studio tenant - Group Exhibit
• Evanston Art Center - Evanston Made Exhibit, Evanston, IL 2017
• Evanston Art Center Orrington school auction/fundraiser, Evanston, IL 2015
• Noyes Cultural Center, Evanston, IL 2016-17, Studio tenant - Group Exhibit
• Malovat Gallery, Chicago, 2003 Group Exhibit
• Bella Vista Gallery, Solo Exhibition, 18 works in oil, Chicago, 2002
• Lookinglass, Chicago, 2001 Group Exhibit