20
years ago Brian left a successful career in
advertising to become a painter. He’s never
looked back. The journey has given him a
lifetime of experiences, travels and
memories,
not to mention a few accolades and
recognition along the way.
He received his early
training at The Art Center in Los Angeles
and later at Atelier
LeSueur in Minneapolis where he learned the
classic, academic fundamentals as they
were taught in Paris a century ago. He
enjoys sharing and passing on these
fundamentals
through teaching workshops.
Brian’s work has
been featured in Fine Art Connoisseur,
Southwest Art, American Artist
and The Artist Magazine among others. He has
received many awards for his plein air
work including ARC International Salon
awards. He has served as juror & lecturer
for
national plein air shows and judged
prestigious on-line art competitions.
He’s a signature
member of the grand daddy of all the plein
air groups: the exclusive
Plein Air Painters of America. He’s also a
member of the California Art Club, Oil
Painters
of America and the American Society of
Marine Artists. A visual raconteur, he’s
known and collected for his paintings of
funk, junk and antiquity.
This native
Californian, who now makes his home in
Minnesota, can be found playing
the banjo when not painting. |
