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Lona Blank is an emerging fine artist whose work has a contemporary flair and colorful pallet. The majority of Lona's work is in acrylics and the style of her paintings is close-up realism.

During the year 2000, Lona moved to Paris to concentrate on her painting skills. She spent the year traveling, painting, drawing and developing her unique artistic style, and returned to the States with over 25 new paintings.

Upon returning in 2001, Lona relocated from San Jose, California, to Henderson, Nevada, where she and her husband opened Bluestone Gallery. Bluestone Gallery is located in The District, the shops at Green Valley Ranch Resort, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Lona's artwork has been shown in New York City, Houston, San Jose and Las Vegas.

Additionally, Lona has a Bachelor of Science degree in Graphic Design from San Jose State University and has been a professional designer for 15 years. She is President and owner of Bluestone Studio, Inc., based in Henderson, Nevada. Lona has won many awards for her design work, including a Benjamin Franklin Award, an Addy Award, and many American Graphic Design Awards.

For more information on Lona Blank and Bluestone Gallery, please visit:
www.bluestoneartgallery.com.

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