Murray Wagnon

Having grown up in San Luis Obispo, King City and Los Gatos in the ‘50’s & 60’s, the California coastal landscape became an integral part of who I am. Recalling the sense memories of those environs of my youth has been a driving force in my attempts to capture a timeless essence in my landscapes.

In addition to the inspiration of my native California, travels throughout the United States and Europe have given me the opportunity to capture that same essence from the experiences of new and different cultures and landscapes.

I am driven to express my interpretation of the world around me, filtered through my own esthetic sensibility.

Resume

Background:
Born – Glendale, California - 1950.

Organizations:
Member - Monterey Bay Plein Air Painters Association

Training:
Building on a natural talent in art and design, I have studied Architecture, Art, and Design at Cal Poly SLO, and Santa Clara University, in addition to workshops from a variety of artists such as Kenn Backhaus, John Quigley, Sam Hernandez , to name a few. Artists who have spoken most deeply to my inner aesthetic were: Paul Cezanne, Clyfford Still and Richard Diebenkorn.

Events & shows:
Windows on Art – City of San Jose Art Council
City Hall Invitational Exhibition – City Of San Jose - City Council
Triton Museum- KTEH Channel 54 ‘On Air Art Auction’ Exhibition
(2nd Prize – mixed media – 1993)
KTEH Channel 54 On Air Art Auctions & Exhibitions, 1993-2006
de Saisset Museum – Santa Clara University (Student Exhibition)
San Jose Art League Gallery (Two Man Show with Delmar Kolb)

Awards:
KTEH Channel 54 On Air Art Auction Exhibition, 2nd Prize – Mixed Media.
Featured Artist March 2008 Judson’s Plein Air Outfitters newsletter