Linda is a graduate of the University of Michigan and New York University School of Law.  She teaches painting and drawing at Scottsdale Artists' School in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Selected Awards and Recognition

Semifinalist, Outwin Boochiver Portrait Competition 2016, National Portrait Gallery, Washington DC

First Prize, 2014 Butler Institute of American Art's 78th Annual Midyear Exhibition, Youngstown, Ohio

Finalist, The Artist's Magazine 2015, 2014, 2001 and 1999 Annual Art Competitions (Portrait/Figure Category)

Finalist, 2015/2016, 2013/2014 and 2012/2013 International Art Renewal Center (ARC) Salon Competition

"Artist to Watch," Southwest Art Magazine, March 2015

3rd Place, Portrait Society of America 2014 Members Only Competition (Still Life Category)

Featured Artist, "Member Spotlight," Journal of the Portrait Society of America, issue No. 64, Third Quarter 2014

5th Merit Award, Portrait Society of America 2013 Members Only Competition (Still Life Category)

To commission a work by Allan R. Banks or for information regarding current works available for purchase please contact Cynthia Daniel through email or by calling 727-510-4394.