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Joyce Kostelak, of Colville, Washington, has recently been honored as a Strathmore’s Who’s Who
2018 Professional of the Year for her outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Art
Education.
Joyce Kostelak studied the Russian style folk art Zhostovo with Boris Graffov, the Director of the School
of Decorative Painting, and with many leading folk artists through the Society of Decorative Painting. For
38 years, Ms. Kostelak taught art at her own art shop as well as craft shops and art programs for the city
of Cape Coral, Florida. Ms. Kostelak has traveled to Washington, Arizona, Missouri, Louisiana, and
Pennsylvania to teach art. She works in oils, acrylics, watercolors, pastels, watercolor pencils, and ink.
Ms. Kostelak specializes in traditional ethnic folk art. Her Zhostovo Russian Folk Art was displayed in
Atlanta, Georgia and she's had articles published in Decorative Painter Magazine and other painting
magazines. Ms. Kostelak is a member of the Society of Decorative Painters.
Strathmore's Who's Who publishes an annual two thousand page hard cover biographical registry,
honoring successful individuals in the fields of Business, the Arts and Sciences, Law, Engineering and
Government. Based on one's position and lifetime of accomplishments, we honor professional men and
women in all academic areas and professions. Inclusion is limited to individuals who have demonstrated
leadership and achievement in their occupation, industry or profession.
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Contact Information:
Strathmore Who's Who
Ann Marie Barone
516-997-2525
Contact via Email
www.strathmore-ltd.com
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