Luke Allsbrook received a BFA in Painting from Indiana University (Bloomington) and an MFA from The New York Academy of Art. He served as “Tour Artist” for His Majesty King Charles III on his 2005 state tour of the United States, creating works that are now a part of the Royal Collection. He is the only American Artist ever to fill this post. His work is also included in the collection of Christopher Forbes, Mercedes Benz, 3M, The U.S. Department of State, The Morris Museum of Art, Michigan State University, Duke University, and SMU among others. A recipient of The Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Grant, he has lectured widely and taught drawing and painting at The New York Academy of Art, The Lyme Academy of Art, William Paterson University, UNC-Asheville, and in Italy with the University of Georgia Cortona Program. He resides with his wife and family in the mountains of Western North Carolina. His works may be viewed at www.lukeallsbrook.com