LOUISE B. HAFESH FINE ART

A native of Liverpool, England, Louise B. Hafesh immigrated to the United States with her family at age 12, settling in New Jersey. After graduating from Rowan College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications, she began a successful 26-year career in journalism and publishing. 

 

In 2001, following her heart and lifelong passion, Hafesh studied oil painting with several leading contemporary artists. She attended The Ridgewood Art Institute in NJ, The Art Students League in NYC, Arcuri Atelier in Erwinna, PA, and The Grand Central Academy of Art in NYC. 

 

An award-winning contemporary realist painter, Louise has taught classes and workshops in her Hillsdale, New Jersey studio, at Kaplan JCC, and at The Yard School of Art at the Montclair Art Museum. Her work has appeared in major solo, and group shows, including the National Arts Gallery (NYC), the Bergen PAC (NJ), and the Women Painting Women exhibit. It is also included in various private collections and foundations. 

 

Ms. Hafesh has been featured in numerous national and international publications, including The Artist's Magazine, 201 Magazine, and the collector’s edition of International Realism: 14th International ARC Salon. Her paintings have also graced the covers of Connections Magazine and a Vivaldi CD.