Ari Gradus was born in a small village in Israel. He began painting at the age of eight, at which time his work already showed unusual promise. By the time he was twelve, he had won his first fine art award in Tel Aviv. After three years of army service, Ari came to the United States, where he completed his formal education at New York University. Shortly thereafter, he began to exhibit his work throughout the East Coast. In November 1968, Ari was invited by CBS-TV to be featured on a nationally televised program, Look Up and Live. Over the next years, the work of Ari Gradus became increasingly acclaimed and in demand. He received numerous awards and his work began to be in many important collections. Size: 37"L x 34"W x 2"H. Weight is: 9Lb