About the Artist:
Greg Heil is a plein-air artist: he paints on site and draws inspiration directly from nature.
Greg is part of a new tradition in American painting that bridges the gap between abstraction, expressionism, and traditional plein-air painting. Drawing
images from natural motifs, he believes nature overpowers the human mind with an infinite variety of forms and colors. When viewing his art, it is easy to
see how Greg emphasizes space and color in his landscapes. His compositions are extremely dynamic, however do now jar the sensibilities of the observer. He
is able to use many colors without dominating the canvas, and yet his works are dramatic. The formal structure of the work yields to his expressive use of
color, which often conveys the heat of light, the cool of shadow, or the conflicting colors found in neighboring plants and rocks. His landscapes are
sometimes jagged and the waters suggest quiet turmoil. The magic is how these images draw you to them by their realism coupled with an element of fantasy.
Greg has collectors throughout the United States and the world -- including Australia and Canada. He shows work in Sedona, AZ and Lake Havasu City, AZ
where he resides. Greg is also a teacher of the arts and has weekly classes teaching advanced pastel and oil painting.
Statement of the Artist:
It is my pursuit in life to explore those things that are eternal to our lives. The search for which is beautiful and meaningful to directly contradict the
status of our times. Art should be a healer, and as in all eras of humankind, an example of what we as people can accomplish. There is no more important
time than right now to seek that which enlightens and lifts us.
Shows:
Mohave Community College: One Man Show 2002
Arizona State University: One Man Show 2005
Mohave Community College: One Man Show 2006
Mohave Community College: Group Plein Air Show 2007
James Ratliff Gallery, Sedona, Arizona: Two Person Show, January 2008
James Ratliff Gallery, Sedona, Arizona: Two Person Show, March 2009
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