Born in Plymouth Massachusetts in 1960, Tom Waters is an emerging artist working from his current home town of Essex Vermont. Art was always a part of his life, including high school painting lessons, art classes in college and private exploration. In his twenties and thirties his career involved technology management. He graduated from the University of Massachusetts with a Bachelors Degree majoring in Computer Science. Subsequently he worked in technology management for 15 years, and then returned to college to get his certificate in graphic design from Champlain College in 2000. The turn to graphic design in his forties was driven by the desire to engage in more artistic expression. Soon after turning 50 he made a serious commitment to fine art through painting. Initially self-taught, Tom was influenced by a range of artists from the Impressionists, particularly Monet, to contemporaries like Andrew Orr, Mark Boedges, T.M. Nicholas and many others. He furthered his training by attending workshops by, or painting with, celebrated artists Aline Ordman, Becky Joy, Mark Boedges, Andrew Orr, T.M. Nicholas and Carolyn Walton. He continues a working relationship with Andrew Orr for his ongoing artistic development.
Tom’s work has been displayed at area gallery shows, including at Grand Isle Artworks, Bryan Memorial Gallery , Emile A. Gruppe Gallery, Visions of Vermont, and The Lyme Art Association Gallery; and includes acceptance into numerous juried shows, resulting in First Place and Best Of Show awards. His work has also been included in many group exhibits throughout Vermont. Tom’s work has made its way into a number of private collections. Tom is a member of the Essex Art League, and Northern Vermont Art Association.
Tom is currently building his body of work while simultaneously taking private commissions.
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