Art lovers are in for a treat during the month of August as Gallery 302 in Bridgton hosts guest artist Tomas Baleztena until Sept. 4. The public is invited to a wine and cheese reception Friday, Aug. 2, from 5-7 p.m. The beautiful Art in Bloom floral arrangements will also be up during the reception.

Baleztena, who will be showing paintings and drawings, is originally from Spain and studied fine art at Middlesex University in London and Complutense University in Madrid. He served as professor of Fine Art and Architectural Drawing at the IB67 Academy of Architecture in Madrid and had his own gallery there as well. He has exhibited his art in Spain, Italy and the United Kingdom and has received numerous awards including the BP Portrait Award 2002, National Portrait Gallery, London.

About his art, Tomas says, “Since I was a child, the only thing that was ever clear to me was my inclination toward art. My passion with painting was firmly established since the very beginning.”

Mr. Baleztena’s exhibit will be up July 28-Sept. 4. Gallery 302 is located at 112 Main Street in Bridgton. For more information call 647-2787 or visit www.gallery302.com.

Tomas Baleztena’s painting of Duck Pond at Evergreen Cemetery in Portland will be among several works by Baleztena on display at Gallery 302 through August.