{"title":"Valtcho Tonov","description":"\u003cp\u003eValtcho, a Bulgarian-born artist, developed a passion for drawing at a young age and honed his skills in Plovdiv before moving to the United States in 2001. Settling in Louisville, Kentucky, Valtcho studied under renowned artists John Michael Carter and Phil Starke while participating in a figurative drawing\/painting workshop at Mellwood Art Center. His plein air paintings showcase his love of nature and admiration for Russian and American realist painters, with a focus on expressive brushstrokes, light, and edges. Valtcho's diverse portfolio includes landscapes, still life, abstract, sporting, and figurative works.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1568\/8443\/collections\/valtcho-tonov-art.jpg?v=1722933839","url":"https:\/\/www.elephantstock.com\/collections\/valtcho-tonov-art.oembed","provider":"Elephant Stock","version":"1.0","type":"link"}