Israel Solomon “Artwork by Israel Solomon”  to be March Feature at Art Bank

Artist Israel Solomon “Artwork by Israel Solomon”, will be featured for the March IDADA First Friday Art Tour, March 3rd, 6-9 pm. Admission is free.

Influenced by graffiti art, comics, and abstract expressionism, Israel Solomon creates vibrant, colorful, geometric art in a variety of media.  Israel’s expanded display will include a wide range of works to show case his abilities. As a child, born and raised in Indiana, Israel was inspired by cartoons and watching his father and brother draw. “I wanted to be able to draw my favorite cartoon characters, so I attempted to duplicate them.”  Later as a huge fan of hip hop, and eye catching graffiti he moved on to draw color abstract letters and characters. He also learned about different art periods and Masters. ” I look for opportunities to grow as an artist, and appreciate all who have taken the time to assist me on this journey”.  Though learning Israel developed a drive to create his own works and now has a passion for making art daily.   Visit Art Bank March 3-31 to see Israel’s unique approach to visual art.

Artist reception March 3rd 6-9pm during IDADA First Friday Art Tour.

About Israel Solomon

Israel Solomon is and artist born and raised in Kokomo, Indiana. He became interested in art as a child drawing favorite cartoons. He studied Art Education at Ball State University and focused on drawing. Studying under Professor John Gee, he learned to appreciate constructive criticism as an opportunity to grow and become a better artist. In 2002, Israel won an award for drawing and was nominated Student of the Year. After putting down his pencil for some time, he decided to pick it up again and continue to work toward his dream of being a professional artist. Israel’s compositions are very frontal and flat yet 3-dimensional and colorful. His work is based on hip-hop and graffiti style line work and coloring. Renaissance artists such as Titian are also an influence. “I don’t know where this journey is going to lead me, but I do know that whenever I pick up my tool and start creating, I feel a sense of fulfillment and purpose.”