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"...ILia and his highly skilled team demonstrated a high degree of discipline and creativity during the two-month project. He transformed a thirty-foot wall into a living display of beauty that will outlast most of the art and architecture of the Southwest. He is a creative genius and works with a wonderful team..." Amy Bowers, Emmy Award Winning Documentary Producer (Best Public Affairs) ABTV

"...Ilias understanding of the components and team effort is true to the past masters of the art. He truly is a visionary. It's been a year since the fresco was completed. It has changed it's outlook every day of the past year. Ilias talent is beyond merely fabulous. The technique in itself is an amazing art form. Ilias interpretation with and in the materials is exquisite. The beauty continues to evolve and intensify, as the fresco becomes its intended self. Seeing past the immediate results and understanding the final outcome is truly the realm of the fresco master..." Steve Upah, Patron

"...ILia stands amidst the very few talents who are actually breathing life back into the medium - Ben Long and Charles Kapsner among them - in the United States, and who are consistently refining the art of fresco, painting beautiful pictures for generations to enjoy. ILia goes a step further than his colleagues in one aspect though: he had made generous strides in uniting growing Internet communities interested in fresco. His web site (TrueFresco.com) is nothing short of amazing in its depth and breadth, and it's become a major forum - perhaps THE forum - on the subject..." Mark W. Stone, Emmy Award Winning Producer WVIZ/PBS

iLia Anossov (head instructor, co-owner) - fresco & mural painter, sculptor.

- iLia Anossov began successful career in art at the very early age. At 16 he achieved commercial success and opened his own art studio. At the age of 25 his art was recognized by Museums in Russia, Europe and USA followed by 9 Personal Museum Exhibitions.   - iLia Anossov is one of the very few fresco masters now living in the USA. iLia  is the founder of Nationwide Fresco Painting Workshop Program™, Discover Fresco® Workshop for Children Program and Contemporary Fresco Painting Resource Center at TrueFresco.com. "Albuquerque Fresco" by iLia Anossov is the largest contemporary buon fresco in Western USA.

Elena Dementieva-Anossov (co-owner) - artist, designer.

- Elena Dementieva-Anossov co-owner of the company received her formal art training in fashion design and dance (classic ballet). Her exquisite taste, talent and organizational skills have guided iLia Anossov from their first gallery located in walking distance from Kremlin (Moscow) to present.

Ian Hardwick (master fresco plasterer)

- Ian Hardwick - Olde School English Craftsmen who brings 25 years of experience in plastering trade to our workshops. ILia and Ian spent over five years together perfecting the art of Fresco Plaster.

Glenn Fischer (team artist/craftsman)

- Glenn Fischer - Fresco Technician (colors and pigments, panel support production) Glenn is an established artist/sculptor. His primary medium is metal.

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