"I have no doubt that his future accomplishments will leave an indelible mark upon the American art scene." Irving Shapiro, AWS, Former President and Director of American Academy of Art.
Eric Wiegardt AWS DF, NWS has taught over 5,000 watercolorists his popular "Secrets of Painting Loose" workshops. Over 4,000 original paintings have been collected privately and corporately. He is a signature member of the American Watercolor Society (Dolphin Fellow), National Watercolor Society, Transparent Watercolor Society of America (Master Status) and others. He has been awarded the 2012 AWS Gold Medal of Honor, among many other national and international awards. He was invited to the Third Invitational Exhibition of Contemporary International Watermedia Masters in China. Featured in many publications as well as cover artist for both The Artist's Magazine and Watercolor Artist Magazine, Eric is the author of the North Light Book ?Watercolor Free and Easy?. He has a video series titled "Painting Loosely from Photographs".
Eric is a graduate of the American Academy of Art, Chicago.
"An artist's artist." Jim McFarlane, President American Watercolor Society.
"An intelligence that enables him to perceive and execute his artistic efforts with rare, sensitive insights. One of our brightest and most inspiring painters."
Irving Shapiro, AWS, Former President and Director of American Academy of Art.
"A tangible air of energy and industry" Seattle Times.
"A master of a fresh and loose painting style"
Kelly Kane, Editor Watercolor Artist Magazine.
Wiegardt paintings are to be enjoyed for generations; permanent pigments and professional framing are a priority.
Wiegardt Studio Gallery is in the home of Eric's great grandfather, Heinrich Julius Wiegardt, an oystering pioneer from Denmark.
The home, now the gallery, was built in 1897.
Eric and Ann, since 1985, have owned and operated Wiegardt Studio Gallery. They have raised five wonderful children.
Wiegardt Studio Gallery Hours are:
Thursday through Saturday 11:00am to 4:00pm
There will be specials for Collectors every other month.
To see more go to www.ericwiegardt.com
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