Gallery Swarm

About me:

Current GALLERY SHOWS

The Arts UpStairs Gallery - 60 Main Street, Phoenicia, NY 12464

845-688-2142

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Maison Rouge Galerie - Century Mall 4th floor; 2828 N. Clark Chicago, IL.

773-472-3421

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Artist's Statement

Using Classical techniques acquired from master painter, Eddwin Meyers, my work encompasses modern, landscape, still life and figurative work that is often done in a realistic style. As an example, one of the many techniques I have used is a 17th century Renaissance or Verdossio technique which means Green Earth. My goals are to take my realism to the next level, portray everyday life as I see it, tighten my painting further and explore the intricacies of these varied techniques to the fullest.

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Biography

My art began when I was fourteen years old, making cartoon pictures until I was eighteen. From 1990 to 1994, I attended Columbia College where I met professor Eddwin Meyers who offered more than what the college atmosphere and teachings could. He had a studio on the North Side of Chicago called The Atelier Alternative where he taught classical techniques and professionalism. At first I fought him by doing what I wanted to do. I was in my own world at the time, doing modern and landscape paintings. One day I asked him if I could learn classical techniques and color theory. Though hesitant at first, he opened his arms to teach me his techniques and a new path was forged. I started doing figurative realism using various classical techniques and I've been developing this style for several years. Getting tighter and tighter in painting my depictions of people, I still, at times, go back to creating modern and landscape paintings. I always try to take my paintings one step further. I've shown in numerous exhibitions and continue trying to find galleries that like and show the type of work I create. I have worked to acquire a diversity of painting style and technique, so I can offer a greater range of art to the public. I teach classical techniques and color theory to students who have the commitment, talent and desire to create works of art.

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What is art?

Art to me is a discovery of ones own imagination. An artist can tap this skill in many different forms. Using many mediums and reasons to portray their skill. Some artists take day’s months to contemplate one brush stroke or idea. For me it is a release of energy or very techniqual like a ballet at other times. I go from modern/abstract to classical depending on the feeling and the mood of the moment. I get inspiration from many different people places and things. My main focus is the figure. For several years I have developed my own style. Highly influenced by master painters of the past and of today. Art is a lot of give and take. I feel in order to be a successful artist you need to study the masters. Know what art is of an artist’s own time. Fail at times to make the artist stronger. But ultimately succeed. The path is clear to me strive to be the best at what I do. Just be an artist.

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EDUCATION

Atelier Alternative Chicago, IL Instructor: Eddwin Meyers........ 1996 - Present

Palette and Chisel Academy Of Fine Arts Chicago, IL....... 1993 - 1995

Atelier Alternative Instructor: Eddwin Meyers Chicago IL....... 1993 - 1994

Columbia College Chicago, IL....... 1990 - 1994

WORK

NATMA Trade Show Artist Chicago IL....... 2005

Instructor- Baraka Studio Chicago, IL....... 1996 - Present

Instructor – Workshops and Classes Chicago Metropolitan Area....... 1994 – Present

Hollis Siegler Art Project Chicago IL....... 1994

EXHIBITIONS

Arts UpStairs Gallery NY....... Jul 2007

Tzeta Gallery Chicago IL....... Mar 2007

Chicago Cultural Center Chicago IL....... Oct 2006

Liz Long Gallery Chicago IL....... Oct 2006

Harrington College of Design Imagine Metamorphosis Show Chicago IL....... Sept 2006

Maison Rouge Galerie Chicago IL....... Sept 2006

Indiana Center for the Arts Indiana USA....... Aug 2006

River East Art Center Chicago IL....... Aug 2006

John Galt Gallery Chicago IL......May 2006

All Rise Gallery Chicago IL....... May 2006

John Galt Gallery Chicago IL....... Dec 2005

Sacred Art Gallery Chicago IL....... Dec 2005

The Creative Center Gallery Chelsea, New York City....... Nov 2005

She Art Chicago Oak Park IL.......June 2005

Wright College Chicago IL....... Feb 2005

The Ferencak Gallery Oak Park Il....... June 2002 -2005

High Risk Gallery Chicago Il....... May 2003

Chicago Art Open Third Floor Gallery Chicago Art Institute....... Oct 2002

Paloma Lia art gallery Group show Riverside, Il....... Apr 2002

Chicago Art Open Third Floor Gallery Chicago Art Institute....... Oct 2001

Friends of the arts Art Center Chicago Il....... Jan 2002

Thirteenth Floor Gallery Chicago, IL...... May 2001

Paloma Lia Art Gallery Group Show Riverside, IL....... Feb 2001

Chicago Art Open Third Floor Gallery Chicago Art Institute....... Nov 2000

Art Link Art Center Group Show....... Oct 2000

Coming of Ages Renaissance Gallery Chicago Cultural Center Chicago, IL ....... Oct 2000

Union Image The Chicago Gallery Chicago Cultural Center....... Sept 2000

Paintings Direct Gallery New York New york....... Aug 2002 Present

Chicago Art Open Third Floor Gallery Chicago Art Institute....... Nov 1999

Max Von Isser Gallery Of Art Elgin Community College Group Show Artists Of The Ateiler Alternative Elgen,....... Il Jan 1999

South Of North Gallery Group Show Chicago, IL....... Aug 1997

Metamorphosis Gallery Chicago, IL....... sept 1997

Gallery 1633 Chicago, IL....... Oct 1997

COLLECTIONS

Spain, Michigan, Illinois, Ohio, San Francisco, NewYork, Texas, Chicago, Florida,Guatamalla,Indiana

PUBLICATIONS

Dogwood Journal, BLN,Paintings Direct, Bakery of the Poets, Gentle Strength Quarterly

TV/Movies

Art beat Chicago{ #510 Sept. 2000}, Chicago Times March 2006, Glamor of War 2006 Can TV Chicago, The CW Channel 9 Chicago IL

DONATED ART TO CHARITIES

Cancer Hospice NY, Y-Me Breast Cancer IL, Cystic Fibrosis IL, Indiana Art Center, Thresholds, Bottomless Closet, Tree house Foundation, Harrington College of Design, Rescue The birds, Convurge Foundation, Chicago Food Pantry, Wttw Programing

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