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John Thomas Soltesz

  • 1000 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, San Anselmo, CA 94960, USA

About The Artist

Artist Statement

I am a plain air and studio artist living and painting in Marin for over 40 years

Biography

Resident of Marin County for 40 years, I have been painting our hills, valleys and coast in oils bringing attention to the beauty of Marin to thousands of residents who have purchased my art over the years. I have been A Marin Agricultural Land Trust Artist for 20 years helping to raise funds to keep Marin open and green. I have been involved in bringing attention to such organizations as the Buckalew foundation that helps mentally challenged residents of marin to survive and thrive through the annual “Marinscapes” show in Larkspur. I have also been a member of the Baywood Artists group that has helped raise funds for such organizations as One Tam, The GGNRA, and the Bay Trail among others. I am an “Artist” member of the California Art club, a 100 year old club that promotes the art of California and the Oil Painters of America. My art has been collected by corporations and individuals across the U.S. and abroad. I give workshops and painting demonstrations to art organizations throughout the bay area including the Point Reyes National Seashore. Some of my collectors include the State of California, the late Arnold Palmer, Grammy award singer and song writer Colbie Caillat, and recent presidential candidate Tom Styers. John Lassiter of Pixar, Les Vadez Intel. I am currently represented by a number of California galleries including the Wyland gallery in Hawaii, and until recently the Museum of Modern art in San Francisco. My art has been published in a number of books and

Art Medium(s)

Oil Paint, Watercolor

Studio Information

Special Location Or Visiting Instructions

sharing studio of Sherrill Miller

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415-383-2222

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