BioW. Truman Hosner(American 1950- ) • Master Pastelist International Association of Pastel Societies • Maitre Pastelliste Societe de Pastel de L'est du Canada • Distinguished Member Pastel Society of the West Coast • Signature Member Pastel Society of America "During a painting session . . . everything is always changing . . . the light is constantly modulating . . . and then my painting slowly evolves . . . becomes dynamic . . . it pulsates energy . . . and exuberance . . ." Born in Detroit, 1950, W Truman Hosner earned his BFA at Wayne State University, and went on to study illustration at The Center for Creative Studies, College of Art and Design in Detroit. During his 17 years as a professional illustrator, his assignments included The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Field and Stream magazine, CBS-Fox Video, and Reader's Digest. At the peak of a very successful career in commercial art, Hosner re-focused himself: Plein-air fine art painting captured his passion, studying under two master pastel painters at the Scottsdale Artists School in Arizona. Over the past two decades Hosner has also been fortunate to have the personal mentoring of Max Altekruse, himself a student of the renowned Frank Rielly of the Art Students League in New York City. Among his most recent awards, Hosner has achieved uncommon success: from 2009-2012, he has received 'First Prize' from the French Pastel Society in Giverny, France ; 'First Prize' from the American Pastel Society in New York City; and 'Best of Show' from the Pastel Society of the West Coast, along with numerous other prestigious awards and prizes. Paintings by W Truman Hosner are featured in national and international museum collections and exhibitions ranging from New York City . . . to California . . . to Canada . . . to France . . . to Asia. Hosner's philanthropic interests include two on-going efforts over the past 10 years: he spends one day per month at Children's Hospital in Detroit, drawing portraits of young patients in their rooms and gifting the drawings to them and their families. In 2010 Hosner founded the Café Society Educational Scholarship Fund to assist Northern Michigan coffee house baristas with needed funds to pursue higher education. "There is a God given uniqueness to the moments we are given . . . the people we meet . . . and the places we visit." "Bill Hosner's many honors reflect his reputation as being among the world's finest plein air pastel painters. Painting from life, the integrity of Hosner's art, is never in question as he conveys through his works the evolving moods and dynamics that can be captured only through the art of plein air painting." -Harry Goldson, Suttons Bay Galleries Awards and Recognitions: 2011 Gold Award, Masters Circle Exhibition, International Association of Pastel Societies 2011 Robert & Patricia Suggs Award, Pastels USA, Pastel Society of the West Coast 2010 Flora B. Giffuni - First Prize, For Pastels Only, Pastel Society of America 1997, 2004, 2009 Best of Show, Pastels USA, Pastel Society of the West Coast 2009 Prix de Sennelier, Salon International du Pastel, Art du Pastel en France 2009 Award of Exceptional Merit, Member's Exhibit, Degas Pastel Society 2009 Art du Pastel Award, Pastels Only, Pastel Society of America 2007 Andrew Giffuni Memorial Award, Pastels Only, Pastel Society of America 2007 First Place Award, Northern Colorado Artists Association 2005 Best Pastel, Carmel Art Association Plein Air Competition 2004 Emerging Artist Award, Art & Antiques Magazine 2004 Joseph V. Giffuni Award, Pastels Only, Pastel Society of America< 2003 Best of Show, Northern Colorado Artists Association 2003 Best Work on Paper, Art & Antiques Magazine 2002 Best of Show, Member Exhibition, Great Lakes Pastel Society 2000 Grand Prize, Pastel 100 Competition sponsored by The Pastel Journal 2000 First Place Figure, Pastel 100 Competition sponsored by The Pastel Journal 2001, 1999 Gold Medal, International Association of Pastel Societies 1999 First Place Still Life, Pastel 100 Competition sponsored by The Pastel Journal Museum Collection: Jean-Haffen Museum/City of Dinan Dinan, France Exhibited: Art du Pastel Salon Internationle - Giverny, France Pastel Society of Eastern Canada - Montreal, Canada Solo Exhibition/Gifts of Art Program - U of M Hospital Gallery Triton Museum of Art - Santa Clara, California Santa Barbara Museum of Art - Santa Barbara, California Haggin Museum of Art - Stockton, California National Arts Club - New York, New York National Taiwan Arts Education Center - Taipei, Taiwan 99° Art Center - Taipei, Taiwan Recognition: In 2011 Artist in Residency Dinan, France (Les Amis de Grande Vigne) Permanent Collection of the Jean-Haffen Museum, Dinan, France: 1 of 27 paintings created during April 2011 Salon International - Art du Pastel en France, Giverny, France: Foriegn Guest of Honor In 2010 2010 International Pastel Artists Invitational Exhibition hosted by the National Taiwan Arts Education Center: 1 of 12 US artists invited to participate International Master Pastelists Exhibition, Taipei, Taiwan: He was one of ten international artists invited to participate: Hosted by the private gallery 99° Art Center. 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