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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.

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.

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

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

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

Columbia College 1990 - 1994
Chicago, IL

WORK

NATMA Trade Show Artist 2005
Chicago IL

Instructor- Baraka Studio 1996 - Present
Chicago, IL

Instructor ? Workshops and Classes 1994 ? Present
Chicago Metropolitan Area

Hollis Siegler Art Project 1994

EXHIBITIONS

Tzeta Gallery Apr 2007
Chicago IL

Chicago Cultural Center Oct 2006
Chicago IL

Liz Long Gallery Oct 2006
Chicago IL

Harrington College of Design Sept 2006
Imagine Metamorphosis Show
Chicago IL

Maison Rouge Galerie Sept 2006
Chicago IL

Indiana Center for the Arts Aug 2006
Indiana USA

River East Art Center Aug 2006
Chicago IL

John Galt Gallery May 2006
Chicago IL

All Rise Gallery May 2006
Chicago IL

John Galt Gallery Dec 2005
Chicago IL

Sacred Art Gallery Dec 2005
Chicago IL

The Creative Center Gallery Nov 2005
Chelsea, New York City

She Art Chicago June 2005
Oak Park IL

Wright College Feb 2005
Chicago IL
Piece Expo
Open Gallery

Gallery Chicago Sept 2004
Chicago IL
War and Piece Show

The Ferencak Gallery June 2002 -2005
Oak Park Il

High Risk Gallery
Chicago Il May 2003

Chicago Art Open
Third Floor Gallery Oct 2002
Chicago Art Institute

Paloma Lia art gallery Apr 2002
Group show
Riverside, Il

Chicago Art Open Oct 2001
Third Floor Gallery
Chicago Art Institute

Friends of the arts Jan 2002
Art Center
Chicago Il

Thirteenth Floor Gallery May 2001
Chicago, IL

Paloma Lia Art Gallery Feb 2001
Group Show
Riverside, IL

Chicago Art Open Nov 2000
Third Floor Gallery
Chicago Art Institute

Art Link Art Center Oct 2000
Group Show

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

Union Image Sept 2000
The Chicago Gallery
Chicago Cultural Center

Paintings Direct Gallery Aug 2002 Present
New York New york

Chicago Art Open Nov 1999
Third Floor Gallery
Chicago Art Institute

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

South Of North Gallery Aug 1997
Group Show
Chicago, IL

Metamorphosis Gallery May 1997
Group Show
Chicago, IL

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