Born in Senje, in the former Yugoslavia, in 1923, Mr. Bogdanovic studied Art and Architecture at Belgrade University.  His studies were interrupted by World War II when he became a Chetnik, a guerilla, fighting first against the German invaders and then against Marshall Tito's communist forces.  It was during this time that his unit was credited with saving the lives of numerous American pilots downed during the bombing of the Axis-held oil fields in the Ploesti region.

He immigrated to New York in 1957, at the age of 34.  While making a living as an illustrator for a manufacturing company, he painted the seasonal beauty of New York City in oil, pastel and watercolor.  His heart's desire, however, was to capture the picturesque countryside of upstate New York where he discovered the quaint town of Warwick. Warwick satisfied his need to be close to both the New York City artist's market and the serene subject matter he loved to paint. Mr. Bogdanovic remained in Warwick for over 50 years where he was known to one and all as Bogo or Bogey.

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Mr. Bogdanovic often compared his profession to being a hunter, searching for revelations of beauty worth capturing in his own inimitable style.  It is doubtless his keen hunter's eye combined with a superb technique that has resulted in his accumulating many awards and honors throughout his long career. His beautiful portrayals of New York City and upstate New York have homes at President Sukarno's palace in Indonesia as well as the New York Times building and City Hall in New York City.

Mr. Bogdanovic's numerous awards include the Charles Dana Gold Medal from the Pennsylvania Academy, the Franklin Mint Gold Medal, the Audubon Artists Gold Medal and the American Watercolor Society Silver Medal.

His honors include: Elected Member, Jury, and Judge and Director of the American Watercolor Society,

Knickerbocker Artists, Audubon Artists, Allied Artists of America, Honorary Member, Southwestern Watercolor Society, Honorary Member, Who's Who in American Art, Who's Who International. He was also an Official Artist for the United States Navy.