About the Artist I have started to paint since my early childhood. In 1970 I graduated my art studies in a master class of a well known Russian artist , who specialized in advanced painting techniques which I implement in my art work. Since my graduation I have also taught art courses to amateur students. My art style is mostly realistic - impressionism, my favorite subjects are images and Israeli landscapes including lanes, seascapes and nature views which I absorb during my travel trips throughout Israel. In 1978 I participated in a group art exhibition on Mount Carmel, Haifa – Israel. In 1980 I participated in a group art exhibition in the foyer of the National Israeli Theater , Tel Aviv – Israel. In 2011 I participated in a group art exhibition in the Kastra Art Center , Haifa – Israel. In my art work I try to express my inspiration and my love to the Israeli nature and people.Avi Benkel
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