Eric Nash

Eric Richard Nash is an American painter based in Los Angeles. His work is representational with an emphasis on light and shadow,[1][2] and is reminiscent of 20th Century Realism and Pop Art.[3] In 2015 his studio is in Yucca Valley, California.[4]

Early life and education

Nash was born and grew up in Illinois.[5] He earned Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign in 1986. He is a member of Delta Kappa Epsilon Fraternity. [6] He began painting and drawing, influenced by Edward Hopper, Cindy Sherman and Ed Ruscha.[7]

Career

Early in Nash career he worked as an advertising art director for Leo Burnett Worldwide and the FCB advertising agency in Chicago.[8][9]

In 2000 he moved to Los Angeles where he became an independent artist.[10]

In 2013 Nash helped organize "Art Bar", a monthly gathering of artists and art showcase in Palm Springs.[11][12]

Nash has helped many solo gallery shows and has been featured in many group and museum shows.[13][14] Nash's collectors include well-known Hollywood personalities.[7]

References
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