Russell Vanecek

It was clear to me from very young that interacting creatively with the Fine Arts would bring me joy and a better understanding of my world. Eventually. I chose to focus on two-dimensional Visual Art as a way to express my observations, new perspectives and memories.

I am interested in two-dimensional media; drawing, painting, and photography. It is important to me that my imagery is recognizable in the conventional sense because I want my work to have the language of familiarity. I use images that not only represent meaningful events, animals or people in my life, but also represent our common humanity.

The Pennsylvania State University USA
Masters Degree of Fine Arts in Painting (MFA)
1978-1980

Webster University - St. Louis MO USA
Bachelor Degree of Fine Arts - Painting (BFA)
1977
Missouri State Lifetime Teaching Certificate Art K–12 Lifetime. 1988

2018 - St. Louis Artists Guild, "Clearly Human", Clayton, MO., Solo Exhibit: RedKey Coporate Office, Chesterfiled, MO. Art St. Louis Juried competition - "Pink Pearl". Title of Piece: "Easter Sunday" Media: Conté Crayon
2017 - Green Door Art Gallery, Webster Groves, MO. Art St. Louis, "Golden Hour" Group Exhibition - Award of Excellence.
2016 - Art St. Louis "Creatures", St. Louis, MO., St. Louis Artists Guild, "Clearly Human", Clayton, MO., "Architecture+Landscapes", St. Charles Community College, Cottleville, MO. Green Door Art Gallery, Webster Groves, MO.