Thomas Kegler

Thomas Kegler is an accomplished contemporary realist painter and art instructor from the Western New York area. His traditional oil paintings of landscapes, still life, and figures draw from the Masters' approach to the canvas. From the local familiar hills of Western New York and the Catskills to the majestic mountains of Alaska and Oregon, the act of painting is an opportunity to recall moving personal experiences. Revisiting the processes and techniques of the Old Masters in light of classical and contemporary subjects guides his expression of life's subtleties. Thomas is active teaching workshops, presenting to groups, critiquing and judging shows, and organizing various art related events in New York.

Inventory

"Two Roses, John 4:18"

$4,500
25" x 30.5" Framed
Oil on Linen

"Empty Nest, Psalm 94:19"

$4,800
28" x 32" Framed
Oil on Linen

"Eggs"

$1,400
14" x 17" Framed
Oil on Linen

"Red Onion"

$1,100
14" x 16" Framed
Oil on Linen

"Raspberries & Buttercups"

$2,000
19.5" x 17" Framed
Oil on Linen

"January's Blanket'

$1,400
17" x 15" Framed
Oil on Linen

"Jet Stream"

$1,400
15.5" x 18.5" Framed
Oil on Linen

"Fish Decoys"

$2,000
19.75" x 16.75 Framed
Oil on Linen

"Morning Cumulus"

$2,500
17.5" x 21.5" Framed
Oil on Linen

"Kaaterskill Stream Reflections-Hebrews 10:36"

$2,000
16.5" x 19.5" Framed
Oil Linen

"Bassoreno"

$1,100
15.5" x 13.5" Framed
Oil on Linen

"Top of the Falls, John 10:10"

$6,200
39.5" x 33.5" Framed
Oil on Linen

"White Pine at Sunset, Proverbs 16:21"

$3,400
22" x 26" Framed
Oil on Linen

"Northpoint, Catskill Park, Romans 14:17"

SOLD!
17.5" x 21.5" Framed
Oil on Linen

"Marsh at Dusk" Isaiah 32:17"

$5,800
26.75" x 36.75" Framed
Oil on Linen

"Forest Interior-Kaaterskill Clove"

$2,000
17" x 19.5" Framed
Oil on Linen

"West Point"

$1,300
17.5" x 12.5"
Oil on Linen

"Maple"

$1,400
16" x 13" Framed
Silverpoint on prepared/toned paper

"Still with Pinot: Proverbs 17:1"

$3,700
20" x 31.75" Framed
Oil on Linen

Bio

2011

• Solo Show
John Pence Gallery, San Francisco, CA

• Feature Article in "American Arts Quarterly"
Professinal Journal - Summer Issue

• Feature Article in June issue of
American Art Collector Magazine
including back cover image

• Image depiction in "collector column" in
August issue of American Art Collector Magazine (pg. 59)

• "Magestic Landscapes" Group Show
John Pence Gallery, San Francisco, CA

• "Trompe L'oeil" Group Show
John Pence Gallery, San Francisco, CA

• Recent Arrivals Show
John Pence Gallery, San Francisco, CA

• Two Person Show
Oxford Gallery: Rochester, New York

• “Traditions” Group Exhibition
Oxford Gallery: Rochester, New York

• "Size Matters Show"
John Pence Gallery, San Francisco, CA

• Workshop Instructor - Hudson River Fellowship with Jacob Collins
Senior Fellow in Summer Intensive Workshop:
The Institute for Classical Architecture and Classical America: Hunter, NY

2010

• Feature Article - Fall Issue of American Painting Video
Magazine - Produced by Michael Klein in ? conjunction with Fine Art Connoisseur Magazine

• Feature Article in November issue of American Art Collector Magazine

• Solo exhibition of recent paintings
Meibohm Fine Art Gallery: East Aurora, NY

• Oil Painters of America Juried National Show
Legacy Gallery: Scottsdale, Arizona

• Hudson River Fellowship with Jacob Collins
Senior Fellow in Summer Intensive Workshop:
The Institute for Classical Architecture and Classical America: Hunter, NY

• Landscape Group Show:
Cavalier Galleries: Greenwich, Connecticut

• Juried Group Exhibition:
Art Dialogue Gallery: Buffalo, NY

• Juried “Thumb Box” Group Exhibition
Buffalo Society of Artists: Tonawanda, NY

• “Let There be Light” Group Exhibition
Oxford Gallery: Rochester, NY

• Solo exhibition of recent paintings
Meibohm Fine Art Gallery - East Aurora, NY 2009

• Small Works Group Show
Cavalier Galleries, Greenwich, CT

• Boston International Art Show
Represented by Arcadia Gallery, New York, NY

• Hudson River Revival: Contemporary Landscape Painting
Springville Museum of Art - Utah

• Juried National Exhibition:
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Oil Painters of America

• Juried Regional Exhibition:
Corse Gallery & Atelier Jacksonville, Florida
Oil Painters of America

• Hudson River Fellowship with Jacob Collins
Juried participant in Summer Intensive Workshop
Sugar Maples Center for creative Arts
Hunter, New York

• Three Person Exhibition
Art Dialogue Gallery: Buffalo, New York

• “Night” Group Exhibition
Oxford Gallery: Rochester, New York

2008

• Juried National Exhibition Hudson Valley Art Association
Old Lyme, Connecticut
Recipient of the Dumond Memorial Award

• Juried National Exhibition
Missoula, Montana
Oil Painters of America

• Albright Knox Art Gallery Collector’s Gallery

• Hudson River Fellowship with Jacob Collins
Juried participant in Summer Intensive Workshop
Sugar Maples Center for creative Arts
Hunter, New York

• Two person exhibition of recent paintings
Kenan Center - Lockport, New York

• Juried members group exhibition
Western New York Artist’s Group
Buffalo, New York

• Invited Group exhibition
Western New York Artist’s Group
Buffalo, New York

• “Awakenings” group exhibition
Oxford Gallery
Rochester, New York

• “Collectors Gallery” joint exhibition
Albright Knox Art Gallery
Buffalo, New York

2007

• “Artists Among Us” group exhibition
Burchfield Penny Art Center
Buffalo, New York

• “Collectors Gallery” group exhibition
Albright Knox Art Gallery
Buffalo, New York

• Cover Art for Ani Difranco’s Compilation CD “Canon”

2006

• Solo exhibition of recent paintings
Meibohm Fine Art Gallery
East Aurora, New York

Artist Statement

“The many hours and days spent interacting with my subjects have opened my eyes to subtleties such as intricate color and value shifts, and beauty in the overlooked. I strive to emphasize the important elements of my inspiration and simplify the surroundings. Essentially, I distill what is before me into the essence of the inspiration, as opposed to rote copying, or simply capturing the “impression” of the moment. I hope my work is able to share this experience with the viewer, while at the same time bringing an awareness and respect for God’s creations and their temporal qualities.

My goal with these drawings and paintings has been to get to know my subject on an intimate level and bring this investigation to the viewer in the form of an evocative work of art. When I am studying a maple tree in the field for instance, I want my work to pay homage to that specific tree – not to all maples in general. I need to explore what made the tree grow into the shapes it has – the light, its surroundings, the weather, the soil, its environment. I try to investigate what I am seeing in order to “understand” what I am painting.?

My work is a manifestation of my love of the outdoors and nature. Nature itself has been the most humbling instructor. The sounds, smells, and tactile qualities that I experience while in field cannot help but be infused in the work. I want my art to contain a universal quality that makes the viewer feel he has been there and can relate to the image.”