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Julius Lesser was born in the Bronx,
New York.
His interest
in art started in his late twenties
when a neighbor asked him to draw a
picture for her school assignment.
After attending an evening adult
education course in painting he
decided to study at the Art Students
League and the Frank Reilly Studio
on 57th Street in New York City.
Upon moving to Rockland County, NY,
he took additional art courses at
Rockland Community College.
Mr. Lesser then moved to Florida
where a miniature art show inspired
him to begin creating miniature art.
He studied with Jean Dunne, an
accomplished miniature artist, who
has won numerous awards.
An avid portrait artist, he
attends 3 drawing sessions per week.
Mr. Lesser draws at the St.
Petersburg Art Center once a week
and the Nick Sacripante Art Group in
Elfers, Florida, twice a week. He
relaxes at home with his drawing
journals, many of which are filled
to overflowing with portraits and
portrait gestures.
The majority of Mr. Lesser's
paintings that have been purchased
were commissioned works.
He has exhibited locally at the
Dunedin Fine Arts Center in Dunedin,
Florida;
the Oldsmar City Hall in Oldsmar,
Florida; the St. Petersburg
Art Center ; and the Miniature Art
Society of Florida's 2001 Art Show
in Belleair, Florida.
Mr. Lesser is a member of TESA (The
Exhibiting Society of Artists) ; the
Tarpon Springs Art Association ;
East Lake Art Club and the Palm
Harbor Art Club.
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