George Russin (1910-2010) was born in New York. He attended the High School of Music and Art to pursue both fields of study. There, he was awarded the St. Gaudens Medal for Art plus a scholarship to Pratt Institute. He graduated from Pratt, receiving the Bronze Medal for achievement, later he attended the Art Students' League in New York. The Little Studio has presented several shows of his work in New York, Boston, and Beverly Hills, La Napoule Art Foundation of France purchased two of his paintings for their collection. The artist is known for figures, portraits, also inspired by traveling and different cultures. He perfected the pallet knife technic using vibrant colors and fine almost realistic details.