Expressions in Paint, Pastel, and Pencil
Tom Jewell
Exhibit: August 1 - 29, 2024
Artist Talk & Reception: Thursday, August 8, 5pm - 7pm
Tom Jewell's artistic journey began during his childhood years in Arizona, where he developed a profound love for the outdoors, animals, and wildlife. At the age of 14, his family relocated to Wisconsin, where he continued to nurture his interests, filling several sketchbooks with landscape and animal pencil sketches.
Pursuing a career in graphic arts, Tom attended Layton College of Art/Marquette University, earning a degree in graphic design and print management. His career as a graphic designer, art director, and print operations manager has been marked by success, and he has always remained true to the influence of his professors at Layton, focusing on refining his fine art painting technique and style.
Throughout his career, Tom has showcased his paintings in numerous art galleries, exhibits, art fairs, and museums. He has held several solo exhibitions, received awards in juried competitions, and his paintings are part of private and corporate collections across Wisconsin and beyond.
Since retiring from his professional career in 2003, Tom has devoted himself to painting, with a focus on landscapes, wildlife, horses, animals, and commissioned human portraiture.
Professional Organizations and Activities:
Member of Oil Painters of America
Member of Whitewater Arts Alliance
Published wildlife book illustrator
Published annual calendar illustrator
Art exhibit judge
Commission artist working in watercolor, oil, acrylic, colored pencil, and graphite
Technical keynote artist speaker/presenter
Instructor for adult art classes and workshops in drawing, watercolor, and acrylic mediums
Join us at the Whitewater Arts Alliance Gallery to experience the exquisite artistry of Tom Jewell and celebrate his contributions to the world of fine art.
Tom illustrated the book “Tig of the Marsh and Wetland”. Copies of this book will be available for purchase in the gallery during the exhibit.
Tom has generously donated three of his paintings, shown below, to be raffled off in support of the Whitewater Arts Alliance (WAA). This special raffle aims to raise funds for the Alliance and offers art enthusiasts a unique opportunity to own a piece by Jewell while contributing to a worthy cause. The raffle will take place throughout the duration of Jewell’s exhibition, with tickets priced at $5 each or $20 for five tickets. Raffle tickets will be available for purchase at the Cultural Arts Center during the entire run of the show, which culminates in a grand drawing on August 29, 2024.
The drawing for the raffle will be held at 3:00 p.m. on the final day of the exhibition. Ticket purchasers will have the choice of any of the three donated paintings, with the selection made from three bins corresponding to each artwork. Winners do not need to be present to claim their prize, making participation accessible to all.
All proceeds from the raffle will directly benefit the Whitewater Arts Alliance, supporting their mission to promote and sustain the arts in our community.
Join us at Tom's reception and artist talk on Thursday evening, August 8, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Cultural Arts Center Gallery, 402 W Main Street, Whitewater, WI. The exhibition is free and open to all.
