Seller Story
Seller Story: Nick Bubash
Meet Nick Bubash: not solely a painter, a graphic artist, a draftsman, an assemblage-creator, a sculptor, or a tattooer. Bubash is a true artist. He does it all. Nick, genetically and stylistically, is a melting pot. He comes from an extremely mixed European background. From his bevy of cultural inspirations, to his tattoo covered arms, to his eclectic mix of artwork, Nick embodies artistic diversity. “I am extremist by nature, my religion is fundamentalist by choice and my rabbi is Baptist. I wear the skin of a Maori and my art is at least, in part, if not completely, a result of the criss cross of the above."
As a child, Bubash was dyslexic and struggled to write. He used art, specifically drawing, to express himself. Growing up, Nick’s mother drew beautifully, and she used to say to a young Nick, “If you can’t draw, you can’t be in the club”. That was his initial inspiration to join the world of art. “I can’t remember not drawing,” he said.
At the ripe age of 19, after attending Penn State for a year, Nick made his way to New York City to pursue art. He began working for visual artist Peter Max, and, soon after, he met and received his first tattoo from the legendary artist, Thom DeVita. Nick then began an apprenticeship with DeVita, with whom he spent many years studying and working alongside. “Going in and seeing Devita’s studio was an eye-opener for me– it was like going to Mecca. The whole place was just one big piece of art, including him… the whole place was art. And I was home.”
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Scott Addis Large-Scale Abstract Landscape Oil Painting
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Landscape Oil Painting of Countryside Estate, Late 20th Century
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Vintage and Antique Glass Beaded Sautoir Flapper Necklaces
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Veronica Beard Single-Button Blazer
In 1982, per the constant request of his close friend and mentor, Thom DeVita, Nick attended the Pennsylvania Academy of The Fine Arts. In addition to furthering his drawing expertise, Nick developed a passion and natural skill for sculpture at The Academy. There, he graduated with the highest honors, won a number of awards in sculpture and graphics, and earned himself the Scheidt Travel grant. He chose India as his destination, being most interested, very specifically, in 9th – 12th century Indian sculpture. Some of the sculptures he created during his time in India mixed human and animal forms, providing infinite combinations.
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Replica Antique Style Telephones
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Chippendale Revival Oak and Lattice-Front Display Cabinet, Early to Mid 20th C
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Irma Pfannmoeller Portrait Oil Painting of Happy Chandler
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Men's Filson Quilted Jacket, L.L. Bean Fishing Vest, Orvis Rain Jacket, and More
Bubash’s artwork is inspired by his travel abroad, his time at The Academy, and his desire to take on new forms of art. Bubash regularly exhibits his work, including a show at The Warhol Museum in 2013.
Nick has made it a point to learn from and collaborate with other artists throughout his entire career. He has worked with Peter Max, Robert Qualters, John Wyatt, Mike Malone, Ed Hardy, and, of course, his mentor, Thom DeVita. Nick Bubash’s work is intentionally harmonious and has a natural flow that is a result of his synergistic collaborations and diverse influences.
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Kathleen Quinn Oil Painting After Carol Rowan of a Still Life with Tulips, 2003
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Offset Lithograph After Guy Coheleach "Snowy Egret"
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Louis Vuitton Alma Two-Way Handbag in Red Monogram Vernis
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Marc Chagall Color Lithograph Front Cover From "Verve," 1956
In the form of gifts from other artists, collaborative works, and individual pieces of art, Nick has accumulated an extensive collection of artwork. Bubash’s home is filled with these pieces, but a small portion of his collection is now available at auction.
This collection of artwork represents Nick Bubash’s vast experiences, personal associations, friendships, and a lifetime of hard work.
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Sterling Diamond Inside-Out Oval Hoop Earrings
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Sparky Anderson and George Foster Signed Rawlings Official MLB Baseballs
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Offset Lithograph After John Butler "Ring True I"
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Illustrated "Every Boy's Book of Hobbies" by Cecil H. Bullivant, Early 20th C.
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Leif Janek Abstract Acrylic Painting, 21st Century
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Still Life Oil Painting of Glass Marbles, Figurines, and Cookies
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Faux Pearl and Rhinestone Ring
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