Eric K.Wallis (Arizona,1968)
started oil painting at the age of seven painting en plein-air along
with his father, Kent R. Wallis. Trekking through mountain forests and
rural farmland, the two painted together, scenes of simple, quiet, yet
soulful scenery. Eric became a child prodigy at the side of his
experienced father. Many awards followed through Eric’s school years as
he continued to find voice in visual clarity. His impressionistic style
continued to develop; color and texture the focus of the experience.
Eric received a music scholarship at Utah State University but after
teaching a percussion class at a local middle school, he quickly changed
direction and embarked upon an education in painting. Eric studied with
Adrian Van Suchtelen, an extraordinary figurative artist with
traditional discipline at hand. Glen Edwards from Art Center, also with a
traditional approach, guided Eric in a loose, impressionistic style.
Figure painting was the emphasis at USU. [no-sidebar]
Eric received a BFA in painting
in 1992. In 1990 Eric embarked on a professional art career. He was
accepted to hang in The Long Gallery of Scottsdale Arizona. Immediately
it became a full time vocation so Eric worked to finish his junior and
senior years at USU and devote himself to painting. For seventeen years
Eric has been working 10 to 12 hour days to keep up with demand for his
colorful, enjoyable paintings. His work has grown in popularity every
year.
