Tom Jennerwein

I have always been fascinated by the visual impact that comes from the works of the Masters. The Masters being, Caravaggio, Rembrandt, Vermeer as well as David Leffel, a current living master, have all been an inspiration to the development of my oil paintings. “The power of the light in their paintings attracted me to paint in that style “.Paintings show us objects in our environment that we may overlook or ignore, and I try to make some of that world around us come alive, as a rich, beautiful place. Paint strokes, along with a well-thought palette can bring magic to the viewers, making them want to touch the illusion of a three dimensional object on canvas.

Employed with a degree in nursing, I spend my off hours attending art classes, studying every book, video and painting I can find on the subject and begin refining my own talents. At first, I painted and displayed watercolors for 18 years at local art centers and outdoor shows, winning awards and selling to both national and international collectors, as well as to a local wine merchant which later became a label on Stonington Vineyards’ Cab Franc red wine.

In 2005 after attending a portrait class in oil with Chris Zhang, I changed my media from watercolors for the classical approach of oil painting. Although my style continues to change and grow, I paint primarily in a classical style reminiscent of the old masters.