by Michael McFadden, Editor

The Cover Artist, Ron Chespak, combines depth and composition with stark white subjects, strong vivid color and graduated hues that emerge with a texture of sophisticated elegance. His commissions have included ones from Silicon Graphics Computer Systems, The Ritz-Carlton, Lifecycle, L.A. Alive honoring Anjelica Huston & Robert Graham, annual art donations to the Food Distribution Center of Orange County's annual action at South Coast Plaza. He created covers for both the California and Orange County Annual Editions for 1997.

After you experience the art the craftsmanship takes over, and then the form and content capture your attention again. He is a meticulous and measured artist whose subject matter is as simple as it is complex. All works are hand-cut from 100% acid-free archival quality Strathmore paper and many encased in 5-sided cast acrylic box frames.

In Laguna Beach for more than 15 years, Ron was raised on the East Coast and moved with his family to California in 1978, studying graphic art at California State University, Fullerton where he received his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. He began his professional career as a graphic designer which included such prestigious positions as Senior Art Director at Ogilvy & Mather, one of the world's largest advertising agencies. But his true passion has always been creating paper sculpture and is consequently pursuing it with great success.

He pubishes his own limited edition fine art prints with a policy of creating small editions ensuring that his work will remain collectable. With many originals produced to date, the demand for Ron Chespak art work has increased with astonishing speed. He seems to be amazed by his own achievements. As very genuine, warm, easygoing man, his new found success has put him in awe.

He summarizes his work by saying "With all the craziness in the world, my work is one nice thing to look at."

Color Photo Caption (1): Above: "Hospitality", paper sculpture, 24 x 30 x 6 inches

Color Photo Caption (2): Right: Ron Chespak in his Laguna Beach studio.

Table of Contents Color Photo Caption (1): About the Cover: The cover is from an original paper sculpture created specifically for the Annual Edition by noted artist Ron Chespak. See story pages 74-75.

Table of Contents Color Photo Caption (2): Above: A Limited Edition from "The Window Series" collection available from Ron Chespak.

Color Photo Caption Artists' Portfolio Section: Ron Chespak, "Grand", Original Paper Sculpture, 36 x 39 x 7"

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