John Fitzgerald

John Fitzgerald, born USA August 24, 1950. After graduating from San Francisco State in 1973, I moved to Chico Ca. with my B.A. in art and a desire to express my ideas and experiences. Here I received a profound personal experience that resolved my commitment to art. I painted, drew, and started entering juried competitions. I also acquired my first commission to paint a 10x12 mural at the University of Chico. As a representational artist I felt that my ability to communicate was directly linked to the literacy of my artistic statement. Upper most in my mind was a need to develop my technical skill.
In 1974 I moved to the Mojave Desert and took a job briefly as an illustrator. In 1976 I was hired as an adjunct art instructor at Cerro Coso College and continued to teach and paint until 1985. During this time I competed in hundreds of juried competitions and won over 40 local, regional, and national awards. I also started showing my work in galleries on the East and West coasts.
In 1986 I moved to northern California where my skills in painting and drawing reached mastery. Subject matter remained representational and reflected a multi-faceted style that was represented by several galleries.
From 1990-93 I beca...

Awards And Exhibitions:40 Awards: national, regional, and local juried art competitions. Participation in over 100 Juried exhibitions including: 2 appearances in the National Academy of Design, The National Watercolor society Annual Travel Show and 5 awards (including 1st) in California Works, The California State Fair. See juried competitions pages 1 and 2, supplemental sheets.
Publishing:West Publishing Companys Art/The Law, Coffee Table Art Book includes Regulate the Water. Also available as a print.,