Eddie Schrieffer

Art and creativity has always been part of who I am, but I only really started to focus on painting full time at the age of 50, following a long and successful career in advertising.

As an artist, I love working in many different styles and exploring a wide range of subject matters. The beauty of online galleries lies in their eclectic art collections, and without the pressure of brick and mortar galleries dictating what I paint, I am free to paint whatever inspires me.

Painting for me is an experience of falling headlong into inspiration. An image I come across will stick in my head and refuse to leave until it finds its way onto the canvas. My work is visually diverse, and there are very few painting styles that don’t inspire me in someway or another. My paintings range from abstract and cubist, to impressionistic and realistic. Most recently, I’ve been inspired by quirky and retro TV shows to tell a story through my paintings. The lighting and cinematography of these shows inspire me to paint dramatic moments in time, and I create unique, intriguing characters that are open to interpretation.

I was born in New Orleans, and grew up in South Carolina, where I continue to reside.

When I was younger, my father painted oil paintings for a season and encouraged me to paint alongside him. We shared oil paints, and brushes, but I had my own tabletop easel. I was hooked, and took as many classes I could through Junior High and High School. Getting a Bachelors of Fine Art from the University of South Carolina seemed like a natural step.

After graduating, I worked at several advertising agencies as an Art Director, Graphic Designer and Illustrator, before starting my own advertising firm. Upon retiring, I re-discovered my love of painting, and haven’t looked back since.