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Brian McCarty
Jersey City, New Jersey
Artist Brian McCarty paints idyllic landscapes and bucolic architecture. “Growing up in rural New Jersey, I’ve always found old houses, barns, and the countryside interesting subjects,” says Brian. Influenced by his mom who was a self-taught artist and art teacher, she encouraged Brian to pursue anything artistic. After graduating from Newark School of Fine and Industrial Art and earning his BA in Art from Thomas Edison State College, he worked professionally as a graphic designer in New York for the largest publishing houses in the country. A career that spanned thirty-six years. Brian has done comedy and sketch writing with the Groundling Theater, and worked in a few major feature films as an actor. To begin his process, Brian takes photos of his references with an iPad, crops the images to his liking, and paints directly on his canvas with a quick oil wash. Recently returning to painting full time, he converted a room in his house into a working studio. “I get lots of natural light, and listen to music and podcasts while I paint.”
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Artist Statement

From my earliest memories, art has been an integral part of my life. With a mother who served as an Art teacher, I was fortunate to have unwavering encouragement for my artistic pursuits.

My artistic journey has involved a diverse range of mediums, including oil, watercolor, acrylic, pencil, and pen & ink. While my primary focus lies in capturing the landscapes of rural New Jersey, my creative endeavors span various forms.

Reflecting on my evolving approach, I abandoned the practice of drawing a chalk outline and adopted a quick oil wash on canvas, allowing me to delve into painting promptly. Early Impressionism stands as a significant influence on my work, shaping my artistic vision and style.

Artist Background

Thomas Edison State College
Bachelor of Arts, 2001
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