Lee PIERCE

Lee PIERCE

Springfield, IL, United States

About Lee PIERCE

I create Abstract and Expressionist paintings with focus on Earth's natural habitats, her wildlife, and indigenous cultures. Looking skyward --- I use geometric forms to express (with acrylics, gouache, ink, and watercolors on canvas and fine papers) the stars, planets, and galaxies that are visible in the night sky. While I paint, I listen to contemporary jazz on the "Best Smooth Jazz" broadcast hosted by Rod Lucas and his wife, out of the UK. Folks all-over-the-planet call in to thank them for their sense of humor and wonderful selection of jazz (sans vocals) that help folks "make it through their day" (especially during this time of "social distancing". === Master artist -- Alma Woodsey Thomas (1891 -1978) once commented that -- the use of COLOR in her paintings was of paramount importance because COLOR enabled her to concentrate on beauty and happiness, rather than man's inhumanity to man. --- Her idea gives voice to my view of what it means to be an Artist - to encourage people in daily life. My Background - Television career (1970's to 1990's) - National Association of Television Arts & Sciences presented an HONOR to me as the Film EDITOR of an EMMY AWARD winning news report that aired on a PBS TV station (1991) - Attorney in a state's court system (1990's to 2009) - Studied ART in evening classes at The School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA (2004 to 2007) - Retired from the state court system and continued my self-directed study of ART. (2009) N. B.: "LEE PIERCE" is my Artist's-signature-name. -- Website: https://PierceAbstracts.com -- "Art Loupe" is Art Saint Louis' on-line gallery on mobile devices, URL - http://www.artloupe.org/ -- Instagram @ LP4arts

Education:

- since 2004, my ART Education has been self-directed and has benefited from evening classes at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA; guidance from a Mentor; classes in an Art Colony; watercolor Workshops; annual Art Festivals; juried Art Exhibitions; and an independent study of Art History, techniques of drawing, painting, and collage.

NOTE: my middle names "LEE PIERCE" are my "Artist's signature-name" on my artworks.

Art Education (on-line): ART BUSINESS ACADEMY; Xanadu Gallery, (Scottsdale, Arizona); https//artbusinessacademy.net/

Other Education
- Juris Doctor (1990's)
- Bachelor of Science, Communications (1970's)

Events:

(2019)
*COLLECTORS' CHOICE, XIX at The Saint Louis Artists' Guild; my painting "When Waters Run Clean Again"... sold at the Guild's annual fund drive

- ANGAD ARTS HOTEL & Grand Tavern displayed my painting "PUEBLO" (Saint Louis, MO, art district) (2019 thru January 2020)

- The OTHER ART FAIR, Chicago, 2019; invited me to set up a booth at this international Art Fair (May 2019)

(2015)
- OUTNUMBERED GALLERY posted my paintings on its websites (Colorado)

- covers of a MENSA chapter's Newsletter

(2014)
- OUTNUMBERED GALLERY invited me to be a featured Artist at their "1st Night Reception" (CO)

- New York City INTERIOR DESIGNER (Carey Jones) selected my floral abstract for her client's West Village apartment, NYC; see Jones' website at https://caryjonesdesign.com/project/west-village-apartment/

Exhibitions:

(2020)
- "CAPSULES BOOK" (Melbourne, Australia) will publish my bio' and paintings on May 26, 2020 in their international Artists' Directory --"CURATORIAL, Vol. 2"

- an Artist Liaison from "SINGULART" (an international on-line art gallery) invited me to join their website

(2019)
- COLLECTORS' CHOICE, XIX at The Saint Louis Artists' Guild (Missouri, USA)

- ENDANGERED Exhibition at The Saint Louis Artists' Guild; theme explored effects of human activity on the Earth's natural habitats. (Missouri)

- ANGAD ARTS HOTEL & Grand Tavern displayed "PUEBLO" in its formal dining room (2019 -- Jan. 2020)

- The OTHER ART FAIR, Chicago 2019, invited me to set up a booth at this international Art Fair (May 2019)

- "Wearables/ Le Galeriste"; (Montreal, Canada), asked to use my paintings in their clothing designs;

(2018)
- MENAGERIE Exhibition -- Art Saint Louis, "ASL"; (Missouri, USA)

- ARTS at the CENTER Exhibition at Tomahawk Center (Overland Park, Kansas)

(2017)
- ARTS at the CENTER Exhibition; (Kansas)

(2016)
- MIXED TAPES Exhibition at Art Saint Louis, "ASL"; (St. Louis, MO)

- SERENDIPITY at Art St. Louis, "ASL" (St. Louis, MO)

(2015)
-THE AWAKENING at Soulard Art Gallery (St. Louis, MO)

(2011 thru 2013)
- Nature & Conservation Center gallery (Midwest, USA)

(2010 thru 2012)
- family restaurants (Midwest, USA)

(2009 thru 2013)
- ARTS in the PARK & at LAKESIDE (Midwest, USA)

- (2007)
FAMILY ART SHOW at a state's appellate courthouse (East coast, USA)

- (1962 thru 1979)
mosaic on display at a private Medical Clinic (USA)

PRIVATE COLLECTIONS (USA):

- Atlantic Highlands, NEW JERSEY;
- Cambridge, MASSACHUSETTS;
- Chevy Chase, MARYLAND;
- Denver, COLORADO;
- the Hamptons, NEW YORK
- New York City, NEW YORK
- Minneapolis, MINNESOTA;
- Philadelphia, PENNSYLVANIA
- Portland, OREGON;
- Saint Louis, MISSOURI
- Silver Springs, MARYLAND;
- Southeastern FLORIDA

PRIVATE COLLECTION(s) (International):

- Ochsenfurt, Germany


*NOTE: "LEE PIERCE" is my artist's-signature-name

Website: https://PierceAbstracts.com

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED under (c) Lee Pierce, 20--, et. seq. Further, no images on this web-page may be legally reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means (e.g., digital transmission, photocopying, electronic transmission, etc.), without the prior, written consent of the copyright Owner (here, Lee Pierce).
N.B.- the Copyright in my artworks is NON-transferable with the sale of my work..