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My Bio
Jan David Novak
Jan was born in Prague, Czech Republic and later immigrated to Canada. He lives in the Horseshoe Valley area of Ontario. Photography became a passion for him in the early life. At the age of 12, he entered and won his first contest sponsored by Praktica Europe.
He studied the art of photography along with darkroom production techniques with a professional wild life photographer in Prague. He continued to perfect those techniques in British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario.
Most of the images are captured on Canon high resolution digital SLR camera. Member of the National Association of Photoshop Professionals.
The themes of Jan's photography focus on architecture, landscape and nature. His work is offered in a variety of formats for interior decor to private homes, corporate offices and galleries. The original photographs can be rendered in Colour, Fine Art Black & White, Sepia and Watercolour. Segments of Jan's portfolio are being displayed at selected Ontario Art Galleries, corporate offices and interior design companies.
Awards & Recognitions
Art in the Mist - June 2010 Niagara Falls, Ontario Juried Art Show - Best in the Show
Quest Art Gallery - May 2010 Midland, Ontario Juried Art Show 3rd Place and 4th place
Quest Art Gallery - May 2009 Penetanguishene, Ontario Juried Art Show 3rd Place
Air Canada ACRA System Show - 2009 Montreal, Quebec
"Best in Show", 2 Golds, 1 Bronze
Air Canada ACRA Regional Show - 2009 Toronto, Ontario
"Best in Show", 4 Golds, 1 Silver, 2 Bronzes
Kodak Gallery Time Square NYC June 2008 "The Morning Paddle"
Quest Art Gallery - May 2008 Penetanguishene, Ontario Juried Art Show 4th Place
Air Canada ACRA System Show - 2008 Frankfurt, Germany
1 Silver
Air Canada ACRA Regional Show - 2008 Toronto, Ontario
"Best in Show", 2 Gold, 1 Silver, 1 Bronze
BMFA Juried Photo Competition - 2007 Collingwood, Ontario
Painting with Light - 1st Place
Life's Pleasures - 2nd place
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