J. Wayne Bystrom

Nationally known artist J. Wayne Byström excels in the medium of oils as evidenced by a series of successful exhibitions in prominent art galleries located in Philadelphia, New York, Washington, D.C. and Wilmington. He has exhibited in such eminent art institutions as the National Academy of Design, the Philadelphia Art Alliance, the Philadelphia Art Museum Gallery, the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts and the INA Maritime Museum.

Byström's original oil paintings have steadily increased in value, and he has numerous sold-out limited edition prints. Throughout his career, he has contributed a great deal of time and artwork for worthwhile causes to benefit Philadelphia's homeless, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, and many community fundraisers.

The artist is a graduate of the prestigious Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts where he was honored as one of their most award-winning students. His landscapes and portrait work claimed top honors. He also received their highest award of the William Emien Cresson Memorial Traveling Scholarship which enabled him to study the art in Europe for three months.

Byström's realistic artwork has been chosen for covers of local, national and international magazines. He is renowned for his ability to paint very detailed work and for his great understanding of color and design. His country landscapes, historical buildings, wildlife and florals have broad appeal. His "Lighthouse Series' has strengthened his reputation throughout the country.

In addition to being represented in many private collections, Byström's paintings can be found in an increasing number of influential corporations, i.e.: AT&T, PNC Bank, Four Season Hotel, Smith-Kline Corp., IBM Corp., Rittenhouse Hotel, Wyeth-Ayerst Research MBNA Corp.,Blue Bell Restaurant, INA Corp., Vanguard Corp, Mannington Mills. The Philadelphia Museum of art also has Wayne's work as part of it's permanent collection.

- "This show would not have been possible without the love aand support of my beautiful wife Pat." - J. Wayne Byström



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