Purchase an R.C. Davis Study!

Richard Christopher (R. C.) Davis is one of the best-known artists in the Gulf Coast area. Born October 19, 1950 in a rural area outside Amite, Louisiana, he lived the stereotypical life of a farm boy. His love of the natural and farm landscape are outgrowths of his childhood that continue to influence his art today.

As he grew older Chris began studying the lives and painting techniques of a wide range of artist. He taught himself to draw and paint by imitating their methods. At the age of 21, after a two year stint at junior college, R. C. opened a successful sign company.

A decade-and-a half later, a failed marriage, dissatisfaction with the business world, a biography of Van Gogh and a trip to the National Gallery all had a part in convincing Chris to pursue a more fulfilling life. Thus began his career as a fine artist.

Within a short time he was attracting the attention of collectors. Among them were a publisher of fine art prints. The release of those first limitededition prints provided a steady source of income and insured him wider exposure to the public at large. During the last twenty or so years, he has become one of the most beloved artists in the region.

During much of this period R. C. painted the rural world - farmhouses, wildlife and the Louisiana landscape. In 2004 he turned his attention to the city of New Orleans. While many have painted New Orleans, most have painted landmarks devoid of the bustle of daily life. Chris took a different approach. He didn’t focus on one building, but the entire street. And people populated his work - people going about their daily routines.

Even Mardi Gras by Chris is different. Instead of focussing on a float or a few revelers, he provides you with a panoramic view of the entire parade and the buildings that act as the backdrop. You are positioned in the middle of the teeming crowd, but unlike being at the parade, you can see everyone there.

Painting New Orleans reinvigorated R. C. This lead him to travel and expand his repertoire of subjects. His paintings of the Appalachian Mountains and the west have lead to recognition over a much wider area and introduced his work to a multitude of new collectors. He appears to be on the verge of national recognition.

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New to Teri Galleries - Artist L. Richard

The artist known as L. Richard is reaching the prime of his career, evidenced both by the masterful balance of color, life and light. Born in Suncheon City, Korea on September 16, 1957, the artist always knew he would paint. After the early art training in the Maisan High School, Richard began the challenging complexities of the 18th century Rococo French Masters.

There is harmony in each Richard composition - a peacefulness in his work. The images, filled with movement, have a quiet presence. He achieves this through sensitive attention to gestures and attitudes, evocative shadows and highlights, and richness of color - all of which are unified by rhythmic compositions. His bright skies and delicate brushwork echo the mastery of Fragonard.

Every inch of Richard's work is full of delight and surprises are tucked away in each piece. His work is collected throughout Europe, Asia and North America.

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Introducing Thomas Andrew!

Thomas Andrew was born in Miami, Florida in 1967. During early childhood, Tom moved to Mountain Brook, Alabama with is mother and two brothers. In 1990, he earned a B.F.A. from Auburn University with a concentration on computer design and graphics. He then enjoyed a successful career as Creative Director for an international textile conglomerate, winning several design industry awards. Tom decided to pursue his love for painting on a full-time basis in 2004. his southern upbringing has a great influence on his subject matter, and the landscape of Alabama plays a large role in his rustic color palette. Furthermore, Tom paints using primarily a palette knife. His canvases are rich in textured paint, and each piece is finished in a tinted oil stain.

Thomas Andrew's artwork is collected throughout the United States and Canada. He is quickly becoming one of America's premier landscape painters. His artwork has been shown in Art Business News magazine and has been represented in Art Decor / Atlanta. Moreover, Tom considers himself a colorist and his simplistic rural imagery is his signature.

"My landscapes are meant to instill calm, reflecting the separation we seek from our busy lives." - Thomas Andrew

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Introducing C. Lewis!

A Chinese artist called C. Lewis, Chen Tai-yu was born in 1963. The name C. Lewis was inspired by the pseudonym name of Lewis Carroll who was an American novelist, inventor, teacher and photographer. Lewis (Chen) felt a need to adopt a name that would create a more universal interest in his work. From 1982 to 1985, he studied in the National Central Fine Art Institute in Guangdong. After his graduation, C. Lewis started his career as a professional artist. He is currently holding an associate membership at the National Chinese Artist Association & Guangzhou Graduate School of Oil Painting.

The Vineyards began as a series of painting color from nature or painting light with light itself. The metamorphosis of colored light across vast distances, the reflections of light on the grass, flowers, and trees with enormous skill.Lewis uses his brush like the wind, feeling the movement of this surroundings. This subject soon led to painting the movement in local koi ponds and still life with vegetables and pottery that seem to breathe on the canvas. His artworks have won National acclaim. He has exhibited in Singapore, Hong Kong, Los Angeles and Chicago.

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George Tsui - New Originals!

After twenty years in the New York art scene, American artist George Tsui set out a creative journey into China in the pursuit of reaching the next level in his artistic career . The grand and splendid architect of the forbidden city and the mysterious and sensual character of the Dun Huang cave were the immediate inspiration for the first group of paintings George created.

Always fascinated and attracted to the rare and exotic, elements of fantasy are often present in George’s work. Chinese themes filled his imagination. The idea of creating his own brand of classic romantism, unrestrained by conventional reality, was deeply attractive to him. His models always dressed in exquisite beautiful silk gowns from the artist’s own collection of 20 authentic imperial dresses, and posed in romantic, luxurious surroundings with a variety of antiques, artifacts, jewelry, and exotic landscapes and birds… George doesn’t pretend to be painting the real thing but draws us into a fantasy where the signs of subterfuge are plain to see, as the artist describes: these pieces “employ a dual technique of painting and sculpture that is traditionally ornate yet abstract in the most modern sense."

George was born in Hong Kong, and moved to New York in the late 60s, studying first at the School of Visual Arts and later majoring in oil painting at the Art Students League while working at NBC, he was awarded the prestigious 1997 Emmy Award for Best Individual Art and Craft. Included in his works of that period are some movie posters, also several paintings chosen for the 1984 Winter Olympics poster series, as well as limited edition art prints for the 1985 and 1986 ‘Night of 100 Stars” event for a tribute to The Centennial of The Actor’s Fund of America, the original art work with 100 celebrities signatures was owned by ABC Television Corp.

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Introducing Mickey Asche - A Highly Creative & Inspirational Artist

Every once in a while the story of an artist’s rise lends itself interesting and relevant to the artistic process. Mickey Asche is one such artist. Overcoming great loss and challenges within life have led Mickey to the canvas where he found great release in discovering his creative passion.

Mickey’s story begins with great loss in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. As Mickey and his wife, Milo, settled into their beautiful new home in New Orleans, Louisiana, Hurricane Katrina took aim for the city. With insurance not yet in place, Mickey and Milo prayed for a safe delivery on the other side on the storm only to find out that their new home and all of their possessions were destroyed. To add to the loss, Mickey’s job of 21 years was also lost in the storm and a knee injury requiring surgery rendered Mickey unable to pursue other potential jobs. To console and comfort Mickey during his recovery, Milo bought Mickey several books on how to paint to occupy his time. This is how one story ends and a new one begins….

Touching brush to canvas for the first time, Mickey discovered an amazing talent hidden inside. Using this newfound talent, Mickey was fueled by a creative fire that he never knew he had. Within months Mickey was selling his originals to various frame shops and individual collectors. In 2008 he was commissioned to product the official Madisonville Wooden Boat Festival poster. Mickey’s talents quickly led him to a new full-time career as artist.

Three years later, Mickey’s gorgeous landscape paintings are in high demand, selling out in every gallery and exhibition he is featured. Mickey is now managed by the international group Live Oak Editions and is counted amongst a highly respectable group of creative and artistic minds. He has been noted as an “artist to watch”.

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Introducing Matt Litchliter - A Vibrant New Orleans Artist

Capturing the vibrant essence and movement of a sleepless city is the personal challenge of emerging artist Matt Litchliter. “My intention is to go beyond what you would typically see in a painting about the city of New Orleans and its culture. I want to show the feeling one would get walking down the streets, communing with the ghosts, listening to the music. I want to capture the city’s vibrant music with paint, as it moves through the skin of the performer and onto the instrument and into the surrounding air.”

A New Orleans’ native, Matt’s creative talents were recognized and encouraged early in his life. While attending Southeastern Louisiana University under the Fine Arts program, Matt expanded his notions of creative design and worked to challenge his conceptual processes by experimenting with mixed media, assemblage and found object wall sculpture. “I love working with different textural mediums that alter the experience of my work…plywood, fabric, paper and canvas, each conveys its own set of principles and adds flavor to my creative process.”

Each swirl of the brush captures movement, energy and life within Matt’s recent series of New Orleans’ jazz musicians. The viewer is enticed to observe the subtle flutter of the hands as they pass over the instrument as well as the expression of raw energy emitting from each figure. To add to the overall emotion of his work, Matt many times utilizes found objects salvaged from Hurricane Katrina to add emphasis and additional texture to each piece. “I want to show the resilience of this great city; its triumph and its flaws. It’s an emotion and energy that permeates the core of us all.”

Matt is also available for commissions. Interested collectors should contact Sandy Kasten of Teri Galleries at 504-887-8588 or email info@terigalleries.com. Click here to view originals from Matt Litchliter.