CJ's profile
I love our natural environment. My love of nature started at an early age encouraged by my father. As a child I spent countless hours outdoors. I stopped home for meals, but most days could be found in the woods or doing crafts such as making ink out of flower petals or creating clay animals. I lived for the freedom of summertime.
As I got older I relished spending time hiking, biking, camping and visiting new and exciting places. I noticed early on how being in nature was therapeutic.
I started painting about 9 years ago, mostly self taught with a few classes here and there. Several years ago I began studying with Patricia Buck, a great abstract artist in Columbia, MD. I took classes with her for 3 years. I also studied with Nancy Lee Davis for about 3 years, an exceptional artist who specializes in landscapes and still life.
My paintings take a wide range of subject matter from mountains to farmland to the ocean. One could describe my style as a blend between impressionism and photorealism. My goal in painting is to give the experience of relating to the painting. That sense of having been present at this beautiful location or having experienced an area similiar to it. I hope to create a sense of peace and calm.
I have begun to show my work in local shows: HoCo Arts 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022; Nature Conservancy 2019, 2021; and a juried show in 2020, 2021,2022; at The Artists Gallery in Ellicott City, MD. I have submitted 2 paintings this year at the gallery. You can find paintings for sale at www.cjschwarzart.com.
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As I got older I relished spending time hiking, biking, camping and visiting new and exciting places. I noticed early on how being in nature was therapeutic.
I started painting about 9 years ago, mostly self taught with a few classes here and there. Several years ago I began studying with Patricia Buck, a great abstract artist in Columbia, MD. I took classes with her for 3 years. I also studied with Nancy Lee Davis for about 3 years, an exceptional artist who specializes in landscapes and still life.
My paintings take a wide range of subject matter from mountains to farmland to the ocean. One could describe my style as a blend between impressionism and photorealism. My goal in painting is to give the experience of relating to the painting. That sense of having been present at this beautiful location or having experienced an area similiar to it. I hope to create a sense of peace and calm.
I have begun to show my work in local shows: HoCo Arts 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022; Nature Conservancy 2019, 2021; and a juried show in 2020, 2021,2022; at The Artists Gallery in Ellicott City, MD. I have submitted 2 paintings this year at the gallery. You can find paintings for sale at www.cjschwarzart.com.
Thank you for taking the time to read my bio. I hope you enjoy my site. Feedback is appreciated.
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