Friday, April 2, 2010

"ART IN THE CITY" Silent Auction and Cocktail


Cordially invites you to its event

"Art in the City”

Silent Auction and Cocktail

The LEON FOUNDATION is honored to be hosting the International Prestigious Artist Egnalya Aznaran, as part of the Silent Auction and Cocktail on Saturday May 8, 2010 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Cocktail and Silent Auction beginning at 3:00 PM

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EGNALYA BARTRA-AZNARAN
International Oil Painting Artist

Egnalya was born in Peru, South America. She has shown her talent toward Art since age 15 when she received the First Place Award, commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Discovery of the Machu-Picchu Ruins, located in Cuzco, Peru.

Egnalya is graduated from the prestigious Superior School of Bellas Artes in Lima, Peru and the Truman College of Chicago. She is most renowned for her depictions of Peruvian Culture and Portraits. Her job is done with excellent technique and exquisite colors. Egnalya's work has been presented in numerous national and International art shows in Peru, Venezuela, Mexico, Chicago, Florida, California and France. One of her works was acquired by the Washington National Bank of Chicago. Egnalya was commissioned to do ten oil paintings for the ship "Huayna Capac", property of the Peruvian Steamship Company. This vessel now travels around the world carrying inside Egnalya's artwork. .

Egnalya is a Member of Campbell Artist's Guild of CA. Awarded: "April 2006 - 2008 FEATURED ARTIST" Official Member of the American Society of" Portrait Artists ( ASOPA ). "2004 ARTIST of THE YEAR" Member of Santa Clara Art Association of CA. Awarded "2003 Winners Circle ARTIST of THE YEAR". "2000-2001 Special Award Winner" "1996 ARTIST of THE YEAR" Member of the Fine Arts League of Cupertino, CA Honored with Several Awards . Member of the Stockton Art League of CA .

On April 2006, Egnalya was recognized as a highly Artist by the Elsie May Goodwin Gallery on the Miracle Mile, Stockton, CA. Egnalya received two Awards of Merit: the Sponsor Award and the People’s Choice Award, at the 2007 Mayor’s Contest - Art Show in the City of Lathrop, CA. Her exhibition at the Santa Clara Chamber of Commerce featured excellent pen and ink drawings representing California Missions and prominent local settings.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Joyce Leon-Gomez.
Founder-President LEON FOUNDATION

Contact Annette Leon-Shahedi at
annette@leonfoundation.org for reservations RSVP until April 26, 2010