Albin Veselka

Born in 1979, Albin's interest in art came at an early age. He is very grateful to his parents, who were instrumental in promoting his emerging talent.

In 2006, Albin received his BFA from Brigham Young University-Idaho. He credits the knowledgeable and student-oriented faculty of the BYUI art department for giving him "the tools all representational artists must have to open the door to communicating in the visual arts." Direction was also given to Albin, which helped him break into the gallery scene while he was a college student. Since then, Albin has continued developing his career, receiving honors from several prestigious organizations and shows.

Albin's career has been a continual learning experience. His growth comes naturally as he seeks excellence through education and hard work. He is constantly finding new things to appreciate in the masters, both living and deceased. Some of the influences he credits for his inspiration and development are Nicolai Fechin, John Singer Sargent, Abram Arkhipov, Ilya Repin, Richard Schmid, Dan Gerhartz, Mike Malm, Carolyn Anderson, Gerald Griffin, and Leon Parson.

Honors Albin has been granted are listed below.

Arts for the Parks, Top 100
Arts for the Parks, Mini 100
Two-man show with Josh Clare at the BYUI Art Gallery
The Phippen Museum show
One-man shows at galleries that represent Albin Veselka's work
OPA National Show and Sale, 2009–2012
OPA Western Regional Award of Excellence
Southwest Art's "21 Under 31"
Scottsdale Salon Show and Sale, 2011–2012
Best of Show in Idaho Paints Idaho, 2011
Gold Medal at OPA Western Regional Show, 2011
Jackson Hole Fall Arts Festival Quick Draw, 2011 and 2012
LDS International Church Art Competition Award of Merit, 2012
Springville Museum Salon Show Award of Merit, 2012