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Tom (seated) and Russ

Tom (seated) and Russ


I was born in San Francisco into an artistic family and drew and painted from an early age, inspired by artists: parents Mireille and Phil Wood, grandfather Gottardo Piazzoni, cousin Russ Chatham and great-uncle Maurice del Mué, among many others. 


I didn't aspire to a career in art (that came much later, gradually), but just enjoyed the fun of doing it. It was a pleasurable activity, something I liked to do, that also challenged me to improve, little by little.


I still think of my art that way.


Tom (seated) and Russ

Tom (seated) and Russ

Tom (seated) and Russ

 

As teenagers during summers at the family's property in Carmel Valley, my cousin Russ and I would paint the land  around us: oaks and canyons, barns and fences – and tack our paintings on the wall of the ranch house, an impromptu rural art gallery. 




Mount Burdell, Novato

Tom (seated) and Russ

Mount Burdell, Novato


Earning a B.A. (University of California Berkeley) and an M.A. (San Francisco State University) in English, I taught college composition and literature for several years in New York and California. I also worked in educational media and photography, and was active in theater and music. 


Since the 1980s, I've exhibited in numerous one-man and group shows. I live in Marin County, California.


Through accurate observation, I want to create the visual equivalent of being in the landscape. 


Most of my paintings are done on location; I make larger canvases in the studio based on those smaller field paintings as well as drawings and notes.




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