BIOGRAPHY
In 2010, Kristof began painting in a completely different style, using an alternative method, medium and subject, than he had in his past. He picked up his pallet knife, in addition to the brush, and embarked on a creative journey, departing from his oil and acrylic mediums on canvas, depicting sports figures, still life's and landscapes, to produce his new creation, The Abstract Series. This modern style of Abstract Impressionism, and Expressionist work employs a stunning new medium utilizing Venetian Plaster on board, with inherent Oil Pigments.
In 2008 The US Tennis Association, chose one of his paintings commissioned for Andy Roddick, as the official Poster for the Davis Cup. In 2010 and 2011, the Roaring Fork Polo Club, commissioned the official posters for their annual World Snow Polo Championship, held in Aspen, CO and the Rocky Mountain Polo Championship (Summer) held at the Roaring Fork Polo Club, in Newcastle, CO. His works have also been chosen for display in the St Andrews Golf Club in Scotland, UK .
Kristof began his artistic career in Warsaw, Poland where he attended the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw and graduated in 1982 with a Masters Degree in Graphic Design. He worked as a graphic designer in Europe and developed his skill, as a fine art artist.
An avid sportsman, former professional athlete and member of the Polish National Sailing Team, that competed in the 1972 Olympics in Munich Germany, Kristof naturally gravitated to painting images of the sports he is passionate about; sailing, skiing, equestrian polo and tennis.
The Polish Postal Service saw his work on exhibition and commissioned Kristof to design sports related images for national stamps. He was a prodigy in the European art world and honored with 25 one man shows in Poland's largest cities, in Germany, and in Finland before he reached the age of 18. His training also came from the Escole Messana Art School in Barcelona Spain and on many artistic pilgrimages which took him to capital cities throughout Eastern and Central Europe. By this time, he had built an ardent following of private collectors, primarily in Europe.
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The Polish Postal Service
Designed sports related images for national stamps.
In 2008 The US Tennis Association, commissioned for Andy Roddick, used portrait for the official Poster for the Davis Cup.
St Andrews Golf Club , St Andrews Scotland, UK
The National Museum Warsaw, Poland
Finnish Parliament Helsinki, Finland
Major Individual Collectors:
Marek Celej, Attorney General of Poland
Ryszard Kalisz ,Vice-President of Poland
Gregg Popovich San Antonio Spurs
Andy Roddick US Tennis Professional
Richard Petty , NASCAR
The Four Seasons Vail ,CO
Hilton Corporation, Shortfalls NJ
US President
Hilcorp Energy Company, Houston Tx, Jeff and Mindy Hildebrand ,
Medium : Venetian Plaster & Oil on Hand -Built Burch Board 20000
Size: 61’’ X 2.5” X 46.5”
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Medium : Venetian Plaster & Oil on Hand -Built Burch Board 13950
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Medium : Venetian Plaster & Oil on Hand -Built Burch Board 30
Size: 69’’ X 2.5” X 69”
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Medium : Venetian Plaster & Oil on Hand -Built Burch Board 19950
Size: 80’’ X 2.5” X 36”
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Medium : Venetian Plaster & Oil on Hand -Built Burch Board 20000
Size: 59’’ X 47.5” X 2.5”
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Medium : Venetian Plaster & Oil on Hand -Built Burch Board 13950
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Medium : Venetian Plaster & Oil on Hand -Built Burch Board 13950
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Medium : Venetian Plaster & Oil on Hand -Built Burch Board 13950
Size: 42’’ X 2.5” X 42”
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Medium : Venetian Plaster & Oil on Hand -Built Burch Board 12950
Size: 47.5’’ X 2.5” X 36’’
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Medium : Venetian Plaster & Oil on Hand -Built Burch Board 13950
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Medium : Venetian Plaster & Oil on Hand -Built Burch Board 12950
Size: 47.5’’ X 35’’ X 3”
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Medium : Venetian Plaster & Oil on Hand -Built Burch Board 15950
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Medium : Venetian Plaster & Oil on Hand -Built Burch Board 6950
Size: 71’’ X 1.5” X 15.5”
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Medium : Venetian Plaster & Oil on Hand -Built Burch Board 9950
Size: 63.5’’ X 2.5” X 24”
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Medium : Venetian Plaster & Oil on Hand -Built Burch Board 9950
Size: 63.5’’ X 2.5” X 24”
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Rigged for Vertical or Horizontal Use!
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Medium : Acrylic on Canvas 9950
Size: 47.5’’ X 59.5” X 1.5”
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Can be turned any side for a different look and feel
Medium : Venetian Plaster & Oil on Board 2500
Size: 23.5’’ X 2.5” X 23.5”
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Medium : Venetian Plaster & Oil on Board 2500
Size: 20.5’’ X 2.5” X 23.5”
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Medium : Venetian Plaster & Oil on Hand -Built Burch Board 4500
Size: 36’’ X 2.5” X 22.5”
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Medium : Venetian Plaster & Oil on Board
Size: 32’’ X 2.5” X 23.5”
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Medium : Venetian Plaster & Oil on Board 5950
Size: 16’ X 16” x 6 40” High Cube
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Medium : Venetian Plaster & Oil on Board 4950
Size: 14.5’’ X 14.5” x 6 33” High Cube
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