Paul Yanko: Ohio-Born Visual Artist Known for Evocative Portraits & Landscapes Paul Yanko, born in Youngstown, Ohio, in 1968, is an American visual artist recognized for his distinctive approach to figurative and landscape painting. His work explores themes of perception, materiality, and the interplay between form and color, reflecting a deep engagement with both artistic tradition and contemporary concerns. Since 2004, Yanko has resided in Greenville, South Carolina, where he teaches in the Visual Arts Department at the Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities, fostering creativity an…