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Seongnam Painting Room, which by car, is about an hour and a half awards, yet remains grounded. He is an artist who is very down to
away from my house. There I painted inexpensive artworks. I did earth. A man of great humility with a penchant to help other artists
not make much money but always had this burning desire to paint achieve their goals. Yoo loves his country and goes the extra mile
portraits.” “I began drawing the captain that I had learned from my in promoting Korean artists and bringing Korean Art to the world.
Master. And during this process of drawing the captain sailing the “Challenge yourself,” advised Yoo. “Dream that ‘grand dream’.
sea, I was inspired to include the map and a compass, essential Although this is difficult for many of us to achieve, this can still be
navigational aids for seafaring.” “I started transferring these ideas done. Be patient and work hard. Then, the dream will come true.”
onto canvases. Since then, the Captain grew in popularity especially Almost four decades ago, Yoo set off on a voyage into uncharted
in the American art market, resulting in commission works and waters. He set sail with faith, hope and sheer determination. And
many orders.” Yoo has won many distinguished international art what an amazing voyage it has been

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