Eric Frantz

Describing myself and my art is not something I find easy; constant changes, evolving attitudes make it difficult. I also find it pompous and in a way, self-serving. I tend to guard my feelings, art and models with great ferocity-exposing any of these things is not something I typically do. My art is a manifestation of inner feelings and the relationships I have with my subjects. We work closely and their feedback is vital to my process. Interaction and communication between us is the driving force and only when the model is comfortable and at ease will I be able to feel and paint their true emotions and mannerisms. This doesn't always happen..many of my works go unfinished-stored for future attempts or sadly abandoned for whitewashing. Then there are those rare, golden moments..moments of utter bliss, dreamlike poetry..and that's what gives me my passion and the fuel to continue moving paint across a fresh, waiting canvas...thank you for taking a moment to view my artwork- that's all I ask of you. -Eric Frantz

1983 University of Hartford, Fine Arts/Liberal Arts, Hartford, Connecticut
1984-1986 Philadelphia College of Art, Fine Arts, Philadelphia,Pennsylvania
1988-Pres Temple University, Fine Arts,Psychology, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Samuel Fleisher Art Memorial, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 1975-Present
Private Study, Miriam Kaufman, Cherry Hill, New Jersey 1979-1983
Philadelphia Museum of Art, Various Workshops, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 1980-Present
Philadelphia College of Art, Various Workshops, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 1978-1983
University of the Arts, Digital Arts Certification, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 1997-1999
University of the Arts, Metal & Jewelry Design, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 2003-2007,

Solo Exhibitions:
2010 Highwire Gallery, New Paintings, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
2009 Highwire Gallery, Studies and Sketches,Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
2009 Sankhya Center Gallery, New Paintings, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
2009 Balance Gallery, Large Paintings, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
2008 Saturn Gallery, New Series, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
2007 Saturn Gallery, New Paintings, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
2006 Sub Octo Gallery, Intro Series, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1997 Arizona Sketch Artists, Invited Artist, Scottsdale, Arizona

Group Exhibitions:
2009-2011 Group Exhibitions, Highwire Gallery, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
2010 Highwire Gallery, Artist/Curator, Off the Cuff, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
2006 Sub Octo Gallery, Group Show, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1986 Philadelphia College of Art, Group Painting Exhibition, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1985 Philadelphia College of Art, Group Painting Exhibition, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1984 Philadelphia College of Art, Group Painting Exhibition, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania