Lee PIERCE
Springfield, IL, United States
About Lee PIERCE
----- "born in Philadelphia, PA and raised just outside the city; --- a "baby-boomer" by generation. I create paintings described as 'Abstract Realist or Expressionist" from my Home Studio in the Midwest. The SUBJECT MATTER of my artworks originate from observations of Earth's 'natural' environments and images of the 'visible' Universe. ----- BIOGRAPHY --- TELEVISION was my first career for two decades ... as a FILM EDITOR and Producer. In the early 1990's, a chapter of "The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences" presented me with an HONOR for Film EDITING an EMMY AWARD-winning TV News Special, that aired on a PBS Television station. The SKILLS I used as a FILM EDITOR enrich my work as an ARTIST. --- After television, I attended law school and worked as an ATTORNEY for more than a decade. When I retired from Law, I pursued Life as a full-time Artist. Besides painting, I practice Meditation; Tai Chi; and take daily walks, while observing the natural surroundings and wildlife ---- both are inspiration for my artwork. I grow ORGANIC vegetables and live a primarily Vegetarian lifestyle. --- My constant COMPANIONS while I'm painting are MUSIC (contemporary jazz) and a 16 year old 'rescue cat' named 'Randy'. --- MAJOR INFLUENCES for me include the artworks of: Anni ALBERS; Romare BEARDEN; Jacob LAWRENCE; Wassily KANDINSKY; Norman LEWIS; Henri MATISSE; Henri ROUSSEAU; Alma THOMAS; and Rolinda VAN VLIET.... I hope that my paintings add beauty and calm to your life!!!" *** Lee Pierce
Education:
Lee's ART EDUCATION: is self-directed, with the benefits of classes in Art History and Interior Design during Lee's senior year at college. Lee's Independent Study of Art at the School of a Museum of Fine Arts; guidance from a Mentor; membership in an Art Colony; painting Workshops; Art Festivals; juried Art Exhibitions; and an on-going study of Art History, biographies, Interior Design, and techniques of drawing, collaging, and painting.
Lee is currently registered in the "Art Business Academy" offered by Xanadu Gallery of Scottsdale, Arizona.
OTHER EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Science, School of Communications Northwestern University (major: Film & Television); and a
Juris Doctor, Northeastern University School of Law
Since 1995, several paintings have won 1st Prizes --- in a juried Art Exhibition at an art gallery and in an Art Contest during Law school.
Events:
Summer 2018 -
paintings featured on cover of "Xanadu Gallery's Catalogue" (Scottsdale, AZ)
Spring 2018 -
invited to exhibit in the "2018 Art at the Center Exhibition" (Overland Park, Kansas)
Summer 2017 -
invited to exhibit in the "2017 Art at the Center Exhibition" (Kansas)
Spring 2017-
a brick-and-mortar Art Gallery featured my paintings in the gallery (Colorado)
Fall 2014 -
invited as a "Featured Artist" at Outnumbered Gallery's "First Night Reception" (Colorado)
Exhibitions:
I've taken part in the following ART EXHIBITIONS:
2018
- "Art at the Center Exhibition" (Overland Park, Kansas)
2017
- "Art at the Center Exhibition" (Kansas)
2016
- juried Art Show - "Mixed Tapes" (St. Louis, Missouri)
- juried Art Show - "Serendipity" (St. Louis, Missouri)
2015 thru present,
- Outnumbered Galley posts my art on its websites;
- (curated} Art Show -- "Awakenings" (St. Louis, Missouri);
- Paintings featured on covers of a MENSA chapter's Newsletters
2014
- Xanadu Gallery's Art Catalogue (Holiday ed.)
2011 - 2013
- Paintings on exhibit at a Nature/ Conservation Center
2010 - 2012
Paintings on exhibit at family restaurants
2009 - 2013
Annual outdoor Art Festivals (Midwest)
2007
"Art Show" in a State's Appellate courthouse
1962 -1979
Mosaic on exhibit in the waiting-room of a Medical Clinic
PRIVATE COLLECTIONS (iUSA):
New York City & the Hamptons, NEW YORK; Minneapolis, MINNESOTA; Cambridge, MASSACHUSETTS; Portland, OREGON; Atlantic Highlands, NEW JERSEY; central ILLINOIS; Denver, COLORADO; Chevy Chase, MARYLAND; St. Louis, MISSOURI ---
PRIVATE COLLECTIONS (International):
Ochsenfurt, Germany
In 2016, a New York City Interior Designer purchased a "Lee Abstract" for her client's West Village apartment, New York City, New York
REPRESENTATION - Several Art Galleries (including SAATCHI Art) represent my artworks.
*** NOTE --- "LEE PIERCE" is my 'Artist's signature-name" on my artworks. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED under (c) Lee Pierce 20_ et. seq. (Copyright Act, 1976). 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 prior, written consent of the copyright Owner (here, Lee Pierce).
