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ABOUT THE ARTIST

Tom Francesconi studied art at Eastern Illinois University and later focused his education on watercolor with Irving Shapiro at the American Academy of Art in Chicago. After working more than twelve years on national advertising as a commercial artist, he has devoted himself to his painting.

He has earned signature membership in five watercolor societies, which include the National Watercolor Society, the Transparent Watercolor Society of America, and the Northwest Watercolor Society. He has juried regional and national exhibitions and has lectured on the topic of watercolor at museum and college venues. Along with his weekly classes in Chicago, he conducts watercolor workshops for art organizations and watercolor societies throughout the country.

His work has been published in seven books including the recent North Light publication, Splash 9. Tom has also written articles for Watercolor and Watercolor Magic magazines.

His paintings have been exhibited in over 35 national exhibitions, which include the American Watercolor Society, The National Watercolor Society, The Transparent Watercolor Society of America and the Rocky Mountain National Watermedia Exhibition.

Tom has served as president of the Transparent Watercolor Society of America and was instrumental in helping propel the organization into the 21st century by changing the name from what was previously known as the Midwest Watercolor Society. His work has received numerous awards in regional and national exhibitions and can be found in many corporate and private collections. Tom is represented by the White Street Gallery in Frankfort, IL, and the Champeau Pioneer Gallery in Sister Bay, WI.

ARTIST’S STATEMENT

My paintings are a visual statement of my love for life. However, it is not only the world around me with which I am put in touch but also the world inside of me. As an artist, I have chosen to express myself through the language of paint. Stirred emotions are the essential beginnings of that language. It is my hope that my paintings will echo that emotional response and that the viewer will share in my spirited statements.

Tom Francesconi

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