Steven DaLuz (born 1953) is a contemporary American Neoluminist artist known for using chemically induced
patina
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s on metal leaf and
mixed media
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landscapes
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often reflecting upon the sublime as a pictorial theme.
DaLuz was born in
Hanford, California
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. His works have been published in art periodicals, such as ''American Art Collector'', ''Fine Art Connoisseur'', '' The Artist'', '' Professional Artist'', ''
The Huffington Post
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'' and ''Poets and Artists'' magazine, where he received the cover for the November 2009 issue. Considered "ethereal and transcendent", his artwork has been said to combine "a spectacular dissertation on light and shadow with a brilliant collection of colors". DaLuz holds degrees in Social Psychology (BA,
Park University
Park University is a private university in Parkville, Missouri, United States. It was founded in 1875.
In the fall of 2023, Park had an enrollment of 6,389 students.
History
The school which was originally called Park College was founded in ...
1979), Management ((MA,
Central Michigan University
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, 1981)), Graphic Design (AAS,
San Antonio College
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, 2001), and Fine Arts (BFA,
University of Texas at San Antonio
The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA or UT San Antonio) is a Public university, public research university in San Antonio, Texas, United States. Established in 1969,