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I was twelve years old when I began training under professional artist and illustrator Marit Guild, learning the foundations of classical, representational art. Marit recommended that I continue my education at her Alma Mater, Pensacola Christian College, under the tutelage of Society of Illustrators member Mr. Brian Jekel—which is exactly what I did, graduating summa cum laude with my Bachelor of Science degree in visual arts with a concentration in commercial art. After eight years working as a studio artist, I returned to academia to attain my Master of Fine Arts in Studio Art from Liberty University. My artwork hangs in private collections throughout the United States and abroad.

I sincerely, absolutely love and worship my creator, savior, and Lord Jesus Christ. Without Him, I would not have the ability of cognizant thought, much less lift brush to canvas. I owe Him everything; He gives my life purpose. In Jesus Christ alone there is hope, joy, forgiveness, justice, and truth. If you are living in confusion, despair, shame, or bitterness, I urge you to turn to Jesus. Surrendering to Him, serving Him, and accepting the overwhelming mercy He continually provides is the only way of life that makes being meaningful.

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Oil Painters of America

St. Peter Paul juried into the OPA National Exhibition, hosted by the Illume Gallery of Fine Art, St, George, UT. May 2019.

FASO Boldbrush Competition

St. Peter Paul awarded as a Finalist. July 2018.

Richeson 75

Capt James N Revisited selected as a Finalist in the Richeson 75 Landscapes, Seascapes, & Architecture exhibition, hosted by the Richeson School of Art and Gallery, Kimberly, WI. July 2018.

Richeson 75

End of Day Docking selected as Meritorious Entry in the Richeson 75 Landscapes, Seascapes, & Architecture exhibition, hosted by the Richeson School of Art and Gallery, Kimberly, WI. July, 2018.

FASO Boldbrush Competition

St. Peter Paul voted into the “FAV15%” (jury’s favorite 15% of the entries), March–June 2018.

First City Juried Show

Olympic Boa awarded the Award of Excellence at Quayside Gallery’s First City Juried Show. Pensacola, Florida: May 2017.

Richeson 75

Juried into the Richeson 75 Small Works exhibition, hosted by the Richeson School of Art and Gallery, Kimberly, WI. Paintings honored: L&N 1148 and Olympic Boa, February 2017.

Art Renewal Center

Finalist, Landscape Category, International 2016/2017 ARC Salon. Painting honored: St. Peter Paul. January 2017.

Wildscapes Exhibition

Union of Ypsilon and Fairchild juried as a Finalist into the inaugural Wildscapes exhibition, hosted by The Bennington Center for the Arts. May 2016.

Richeson 75

Juried into the Richeson 75 Landscapes, Seascapes, & Architecture exhibition, hosted by the Richeson School of Art and Gallery, Kimberly, WI. Paintings honored: Other Side of the Global and Dorado Dockside. May 2016.

Small Works Show

Juried into the annual Small Works Show, hosted by The Bennington Center for the Arts. Paintings honored: Taraden Barn and Bennington Congregational. April 2016.

Small Works Show

Traveling Exhibition, MEAM Barcelona, Spain; Salmagundi Club, New York City, NY. Painting honored: Texas of the South Pacific. October 2015–February 2016.

Maritime Art Gallery

Finalist, Thirty-Sixth International Marine Art Exhibition. Painting honored: Olympic Boa. October 2015.

Oil Painters of America

Juried Salon Show Of Traditional Oils, Birmingham, AL. Painting honored: Other Side of the Global. October 2015.

Oil Painters of America

Finalist, Spring Online Showcase. Painting honored: Blue is Red. May 2015.

Oil Painters of America

Finalist, Spring Online Showcase. Painting honored: Blue is Red. May 2015.

Art Renewal Center

First Place, Landscape Category, International 2014/2015 ARC Salon. Painting honored: Texas of the South Pacific. May 2015.

FASO Boldbrush Competition

FAV15%. Paintings honored: Olympic Boa, Live Oak Cluster, and Commander’s Launch. April 2015.

Oil Painters of America

National Juried Exhibition, Outstanding Composition and Technique Award of Excellence. Painting honored: Texas of the South Pacific. St. Augustine, FL: April 2015.

FASO Boldbrush Competition

2nd place. Painting honored: Texas of the South Pacific. January 2015.

 
Southwest Art Magazine

Artistic Excellence Competition, Top 75 Runners Up. Painting honored: Textures of the Gulf. December 2014.

Cutter and Cutter Galleries

Small Works Exhibition: November 2014.

Cutter and Cutter Galleries

Representation by Cutter and Cutter Fine Art Galleries: November 2014.

Cutter and Cutter Galleries

The Artist’s Magazine Annual Competition, Textures of the Gulf: November 2014.

Milton/Bagdad Plein Air Paintout

Best of Show, L&N 1148: October 2014.

FASO Boldbrush Competition

FAV15%, Joe Patti’s DuskSeptember 2014

Oil Painters of America

Eastern Regional Exhibition, Cincinnati, OH: September 2014. Painting honored: Capt-Peter II.

Informed Collector

Issue #1426, “Informed Collector Recommends Robert Christian Hemme”: August 12, 2014.

FASO Boldbrush Competition

FAV15%,Dockyard Sunset: August 2014.

FASO Boldbrush Competition

FAV15%, Dockyard Sunset: July 2014.

FASO Boldbrush Competition

Fav15%, Global 1200 and Big Red: June 2014.

Oil Painters of America

Spring Online Showcase, 2nd Place: June 2014. Painting Honored: Blue is Red.

Oil Painters of America

National Juried Exhibition, Bennington, VT: June 2014. Painting honored: Textures of the Gulf.

American Art Collector Magazine

Image and name in Art Show Preview: June, 2014.

First City Juried Show

Connie Bell Memorial Award given to Capt-Peter IIPensacola, FL: May 2014.

FASO Boldbrush Competition

FAV15%, Textures of the Gulf: April 2014.

Solo Exhibition

Mercedes of Dothan, Dothan, AL: November 2013.

Scottsdale Salon of Fine Art

2013 National Show, Scottsdale, AZ: November 2013. Painting honored: Capt-Peter II.

FASO Boldbrush Competition

Finalist: One Love, January 2013.

Paint the Parks Competition

6th Annual Show: January 2013. Painting honored: Stream through the Sanguine.

Scottsdale Salon of Fine Art

2012 annual show, Scottsdale, AZ: February 2012. Painting honored: Union of Ypsilon and Fairchild.

You Be The Judge Art Contest

Hosted by Brian Neher Fine Art, Finalist, February: 2012. Painting honored: Harmony in Violet.

1st Annual Plein Air Salon Contest

Hosted by Plein Air Magazine, Finalist: November/December , 2011. Painting honored: Introspection.

Lasting Impressions Online Charity Art Sale

Group show, proceeds of which helped the Schoharie Valley region of New York rebuild after the devastating effects of Hurricane Irene: 2011.

Two-Person Show

Charleston House Gallery, Montgomery, AL: 2011.

Solo Show

Gallery Zarragossa, Pensacola, FL: 2011.

Georgia Watercolor Society

National Exhibition: 2011.

21-Under-31 Competition

Southwest Art Magazine: 2nd Place, 2010. Painting honored: A Broken Heart.

First City Juried Show

Merchandise Award. Quayside Gallery, Pensacola, FL. 2010.

Paint the Parks100

National contest and show: finalist, 2009. Painting honored: Alluvial Boulders.

Commencement Art Contest

Pensacola Christian College: First Place, Color, 2007; First Place, Black and White, 2008; First Place, Color, 2009.

Richard Schmid Charity Auction

Invited Participant, Rist Canyon, CO: 2008. Painting honored: Peach Morning.

First City Juried Show

John E. Frenkel, Jr. Memorial Award, 2008.

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