Butvila Illustrations
Paul Butvila was born in England . His family immigrated to Canada when he was a
child. He presently resides in Westbank, BC with his Wife Stacey and budding Artist
Son Simon where he pursues his art career.
Paul's earliest recollection of an interest in art was in kindergarten. At age 11 his
parents purchased Paul his first oil painting set which encouraged him to complete
only two paintings. Soon after, the interest of art was lost to pursue his interest in
childhood but did continue to sketch throughout it.
Paul picked up a paintbrush again at 20 years of age. Inspired by the works of
renowned Fantasy Artist, Boris Vallejo, Paul decided he would be an illustrator. After
trying his hand at Fantasy Sci-Fi painting, it soon became apparent that Canada was
not the place he would make his fame. He soon gave up his dream of creating his own
Fantastical style of artwork and began to paint in the style of "Photo Realism".
This demanding style of art was continued for 6 years where he perfected his technical
skills. Paul's subject matter included: highly detailed and reflective boats, planes and
motorcycles. Although Photo Realism was technically challenging, Paul longed to
return to his first love... painting Pinup Art and the human form.
Paul draws ideas from his models during a photo session with costumes being used.
A technique he acquired in New York while visiting with Boris Vallejo, who assisted
Paul considerably with valuable instruction. He is also inspired by the works of Alberto
Vargas, Gil Elvgrin and Art Frahm.
Paul spends his time in his Westbank studio concentrating on painting classic Pinup
paintings from retro to modern.
child. He presently resides in Westbank, BC with his Wife Stacey and budding Artist
Son Simon where he pursues his art career.
Paul's earliest recollection of an interest in art was in kindergarten. At age 11 his
parents purchased Paul his first oil painting set which encouraged him to complete
only two paintings. Soon after, the interest of art was lost to pursue his interest in
childhood but did continue to sketch throughout it.
Paul picked up a paintbrush again at 20 years of age. Inspired by the works of
renowned Fantasy Artist, Boris Vallejo, Paul decided he would be an illustrator. After
trying his hand at Fantasy Sci-Fi painting, it soon became apparent that Canada was
not the place he would make his fame. He soon gave up his dream of creating his own
Fantastical style of artwork and began to paint in the style of "Photo Realism".
This demanding style of art was continued for 6 years where he perfected his technical
skills. Paul's subject matter included: highly detailed and reflective boats, planes and
motorcycles. Although Photo Realism was technically challenging, Paul longed to
return to his first love... painting Pinup Art and the human form.
Paul draws ideas from his models during a photo session with costumes being used.
A technique he acquired in New York while visiting with Boris Vallejo, who assisted
Paul considerably with valuable instruction. He is also inspired by the works of Alberto
Vargas, Gil Elvgrin and Art Frahm.
Paul spends his time in his Westbank studio concentrating on painting classic Pinup
paintings from retro to modern.
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