Collection: Olena Babak

Olena Babak is a Ukrainian born, internationally recognized artist who has received awards from Plein Air Magazine, Oil Painters of America, National Oil and Acrylic Painters Society, Art Renewal Center, Bold Brash and numerous Plein Air competitions across the country including Plein Air Easton, Door County Plein Air, Plein Air Taxes, Lighthouse Plein Air, Wayne Plein Air, Olmsted Plein Air and many more.

Her work has been featured numerous times in Plein Air Magazine and Fine Art Connoisseur.

Olena was also a recipient of the Hudson River Fellowship, NY and her works appear in numerous publications including the “Strokes of Genius” series, the “Poets and Artists: 100 Great Drawings,” and the “Classicist.” 

Formerly teaching graduate students at the Academy of Classical Design, Olena now enjoys traveling all over the country participating in Plein Air/Gallery competitions/events, and teaching workshops.

Selected Recent Awards:
2024 Olmsted Plein Air, Matisse Award & Quick Draw 2^nd Place
2023 Forgotten Coast Plein Air Quick Draw, 1^st Place, People’s Choice & Artist’s Choice
2023 Plein Air Easton, Best Use of Light
2023 Door County Plein Air, 2^nd Place