Craig Cheply

Born 1955, U.S.A. currently residing in Tempe, Az. "As we go about our daily rituals, we obviously look at and see many things. Some events register in our memories while others do not. Of the "things" that register, have we taken a close observational view or just take the visual information for granted?" Craig Cheply is both a commercial (Artist Environs LLC) and fine artist.His Contemporary Realism paintings are inspired by observations of the certain elements pertaining to the lighting, colors and textures of the southwest environment and other travels. Craig's focus on southwestern skies, landscapes and flora captures his vision while also addressing the social, political and environmental issues related to the dramatic population growth in the region and beyond. His permanent solo mural and scenic work can be viewed at the Arizona Museum of Natural history formally Mesa Southwest Museum, Az.. In 2003 he put on the largest solo documented museum exhibit (in scope and scale) of any kind in Az.s state history utilizing his 8 commissioned murals (now 10) plus 27 of his Contemporary Realism paintings for the theme of the show. The Dawn to Dawn-Past, Present, Possible Futures exhibit not only visually and verbally represented the m...

A.A.S.Interior Design F.I.T. New York 1975. B.F.A.Interior Design A.S.U.1980

2019-BWAC 10-Wide Open jurored by Ylinka Baratto Assistant Curator Guggenheim Museum NYC / Phoenix Airport Museum-Water In The Desert Group Exhibit-curator Haley Hinds / Maryland Federation of Art-"Strokes of Genius" juoro:Raoul Middleman-The Maryland Institute of Art, 11/1-27/19 / Viridian Gallery NYC 30th International Exhibit part2-Rough Road Ahead 11/12-12/7/19 -juror/curator Vernita Nemec, Gallery Owner 2018-Walter Art Gallery “Dawn To Dawn-The Continued Observations” the artworks of Craig Cheply
2017- ArtPrize 9: venue-The B.OB.
2015-American Landscapes: Scenes from the Americas at Circle Gallery, 18 State Circle, Annapolis from August 14 – September 13, 2015. Juror is John Morrell, Chair of the Art & Art History Department at Georgetown University 2014-ArtPrize -September 24 - October 12, 2014 "Director's Choice: From Virtual To Actual II" Viridian Gallery NYC Curated by Vernita Nemec 5/20/14-6/7/1...