ArtistsNetwork.com 67Meet he Artist
John Bayalis
(bayalistudio.
com) has been
the recipient
of numerous
awards and
has painted
abroad in
Ireland, England
and France.
Noted for his distinct realist style,
his skill at handling contemporary
themes and subject matter has
earned him acclaim from art critics
and collectors throughout the United
States. His work is featured in both
private and public collections, and
is available at Leslie Levy Fine Art
Gallery, in Scottsdale, Ariz., and
Woodfield Fine Art Gallery, in
St. Petersburg, Fla.Turn for a demo
Bayalis’ still life paintings are similar to his landscapes in their
nod to iconic elements of Americana. Awake (watercolor on
paper, 22x30) features everyday items connected by light and
shadow. “The light is such an important element,” the artist says,
“as it creates a whole layer of shadow patterns on the tabletop.”