Born in 1995, Mitchell Bagnas is an artist located in a small town in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Known for representational realism in charcoal and pastel, his focus is portrait and figurative work. Although he is still studying under renowned painter Anthony Waichulis, under his tutelage, he plans to gain more skill and knowledge in order to portray his work in painting.
Artist CV
Hanover Township, Pennsylvania
Instagram: @mitchell_bagnas_fine_art
Facebook: Mitchell Paul Bagnas
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Artist Statement
I am a representational realism artist who specializes in portrait and figure. My work focuses on emotion and the human condition. My medium of choice is charcoal drawing, but I am also learning how to use oil paint.
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Education
Luzerne County Community College
Associate’s Degree in Painting and Illustration, Class of 2017
Àni Art Academy Waichulis
Apprenticeship Program
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Exhibitions
2019 – Enigma, Lovett's Gallery, Tulsa, Oklahoma
2020 – Bones, Lovett's Gallery, Tulsa, Oklahoma
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Awards & Honors
2019–2020 – Jar of Hope, Honorable Mention, Art Renewal Center Salon Competition
2022–2023 – Closure and Self, Finalist, Art Renewal Center Salon Competition
2023 – Closure and Self, Finalist, Strokes of Genius 15, Artists Network
2025 – Mourning Swan, Honorable Mention, Art Renewal Center Salon Competition
2025 – Mourning Swan, First Place, Strokes of Genius 17, Artists Network
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Publications
2023 – Featured in Strokes of Genius 15 “The Best of Drawing”
2025 – Featured in Strokes of Genius 17 “The Best of Drawing”
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Collections
Available upon request.
Affiliated artist of Lovetts Gallery
