Art Education and Formal Education
DOB 1945, Pueblo, Colorado
BA in Political Science and Economics, l967, University of Colorado, BoulderMasters of Public Administration, 1969, University of Colorado, Boulder
I would like to thank the following artists with whom I studied, for their time and contribution.
Pawel Kontny – master artist, mentor, friend. Denver, Colorado 1969 to 1997.
Myron Barnstone- Barnstone Academy- master instructor, friend 1986- 1990
Dominic DiStefano, AWS; Tom Lynch
Art Students League, NY- Frank Mason, David Leffel, Sherry McGraw and others 1980-83)
The Barnes Foundation, Merion Pa. (3.5 years) (1970’s)
Artists whose work I study and respect: da Vinci, Zorn, Monet, Degas, Nicolai Fechin, J. Sargeant, Richard Schmid and others.
Art Gallery Representation
Exhibited at Hammer Galleries NY (1978), De Bruyne Gallery, Naples Fla
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Teaching Art
How to Paint” TV Show, AM Philadelphia, WPVI Network TV Ch 6, 1 yr contract, 1978
From 1980 taught art classes for NAMTA, American Artist Magazine, The Artist Magazine, Jerry’s Art-o-rama, Pearl Paint, Learning and Product Expo, Décor Magazine Art Expo and others.
Produced 10 How to Paint videos and 1 “The Alphabet of Art” for the art appreciator to understand the decision making process of the Master Artist thus appreciating art at a more informed level. See Videos and Workshops for further info.
Awards and Honors (Partial List)
Most Creative Artist” Award for work in 23 karat gold (1974)
House of Heydenryk” Award, National Arts Club Watercolor Exhibit, NY, (1978)
“Official Artist” Legg Mason Tennis Classic (1999 to 2007)
“Official Artist”: Baltimore Tennis Challenge, Hamlet Cup (NY), Atlanta Tennis Challenge
“Official Artist” American Freedom Festival tribute to Veterans (Washington DC 2007)
“Official Artist” for Chubby Checker
Who’s Who in American Art”
Invited to exhibit at special Private Show sponsored by Hammer and Knoedler Galleries, NY (1977)
“American Artist” Magazine (1989) and “Watercolor ’90” Magazine – Featured articles.
A Public Stock Trading Company sold their Len Garon Art Collection for $ 2 Million (2001)
Art featured on cover of 2 Washington DC Magazines
Taught a “How to Paint” show weekly on Network Television on “AM Philadelphia” (1 year contract)
Collections
Many Corporate, Museum, and private collections including: Peter Nero and Chubby Checker.
In the art collection of The White House, Washington DC (Presidents G.W.Bush and Clinton)
Awards and Honors (Partial List)
Most Creative Artist” Award for work in 23 karat gold (1974)
House of Heydenryk” Award, National Arts Club Watercolor Exhibit, NY, (1978)