Introductions
As a Painter
I identify primarily as a realist figure painter. Although some of my figure
paintings are narrative, most are snapshots of psychological moments and transitions.
Mono Man in Tub III
oil on canvas
I also paint colorful landscapes which tend to be more expressive than naturalistic.
Photography plays an important role in my work. I take photos to deepen my
understanding of the themes I explore in my art. I generally paint the figure
paintings from photos but paint the landscapes on location.
You can read more about how I think about my work in my artist's
statement and by following the links at the bottom of this page.
If you'd like to know about upcoming exhibitions, please send me your address. Most of the art works displayed in the galleries in this site are for sale.
As a Teacher
I teach workshops for adults and college classes
in painting, drawing, and art appreciation. Two of my most popular workshops are
"Drawing for Nincompoops" and a kid-art class for adults called "Squish,
Splat, Scratch, and Splot!" If you'd like to host a workshop, please contact me.
As a Learner
My primary research interest is prehistoric art, particularly that of the
Franco-Cantabrian region. At the western end of the Franco-Cantabrian region lies
Asturias, a land of green mountains and rocky seacoasts which was once an independent
kingdom and is now a Spanish province. Earlier yet, Asturias was the home of remarkable
Paleolithic, Neolithic, and Bronze Age cultures. Given that my mother's family
is Asturian, I also enjoy learning about the people, foods, music, and history
of this region.
Neolithic Dolmen
Asturias
Free Time
In my free time I play rhythm guitar and bodhran in Celtic and traditional
folk music groups.
Whereabouts
I now live in Pasadena, Maryland. I've also lived and worked in Baltimore, MD; Hanover, NH; Washington,
DC; rural southwest Virginia; Cedar Falls, IA; Chicago, IL; Madrid, Spain; Morgantown,
WV; and Pella, IA.
influences
on my art, artists in the family
About the Artist: On Art-making and Artist-making
About the Artist: Introductions
Art Zoller Wagner as painter, teacher, learner
Growing Up with Art influences
on my art, artists in the family
Ser hidalgo on having time
to daydream
Creative Bud a playful friendship sparks imagination
Visual Arts Workshops & Classes for college students & adults
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