Eric Buechel

Fine Artist, Illustrator, Printmaker, Writer, Poet
Recent Release, "The Adventures of Leo in the Amazon," from Christian Faith Publishing Author Eric Buechel, Transforms Ordinary Moments Into Extraordinary Journeys
Sparta, TN, July 24, 2026 Eric Buechel has completed a new book, "The Adventures of Leo in the Amazon," a charming children's story that follows Leo, an inquisitive kitten whose love of adventure stories inspires him to dream of exploring exotic lands. Through vivid imagination, Leo embarks on thrilling expeditions through the Amazon, encountering remarkable companions and discovering wonders beyond his cozy home. The narrative seamlessly blends the magic of storytelling with the excitement of exploration, creating a world that captivates young minds.

With a distinguished background as an art director and illustrator based in Manhattan, Eric Buechel brings his creative expertise to this heartwarming tale. His career spanning the aerospace and pharmaceutical sectors honed his eye for detail and visual storytelling. Now based in central Tennessee with his wife, Kathy, and their menagerie of beloved pets, Buechel channels his artistic talents and passion for meaningful narratives into crafting stories that resonate with c...

DeCret School of Art, New Jersey
Broward College, South Florida

Recent Professional Accomplishments Exhibits
2026 - Plateau Creative Arts Center and The Art Guild at Fairfield Glade Best In Show

2024 - Plateau Creative Arts Center and The Art Guild at Fairfield Glade Best In Show

2025 - Plateau Creative Arts Center and The Art Guild at Fairfield Glade Best In Show

2024 - Plateau Creative Arts Center and The Art Guild at Fairfield Glade Best In Show

2024 - Peoples Choice Award Art Guild at Fairfield Glade
Best in Show

2019 – Winner, Best in Show at the Fairfield Glade Judged and Juried Regional Summer Regional Fine Arts Show, Fairfield Glade, TN
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2019 - 1st place - Digital Imagination, at the Knoxville Reginal Photo Exhibition, Emporium Gallery

2019 – Spring Group Exhibition – featured artist at the Mason Fine Art Gallery, Atlanta, GA 
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2018 - Honorable Mention - at the Knoxville Regional Photo Exhibition, Emporium Gallery; Knoxville, TN
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2018 – Solo Exhibition at the Knoxville, Emporium Gallery; Knoxville, TN

2018 – Summer Group Exhibition – featured artist at the Mason Fine Art Gallery, Atlanta, GA

2017 - Solo Exhibition at Custom House Museum, Clarksville, TN 

2016 – Solo Exhibition at Maryville College, Maryville TN

Juried Show Awards 

2017 – Winn...