Chuck McPherson Biography
Chuck McPherson NWS, SDWS (Contemporary) Born in La Mesa, California in 1956, McPherson paints primarily in transparent watercolor, but enjoys oil and acrylic as well. He specializes in stylistic, abstract realism and is best known for nautical scenes with boats and fishing shacks on timeworn docks.
McPherson holds Signature memberships with the National Watercolor Society and The San Diego Watercolor Society and served on both Board of Directors; Third Vice President at NWS, Member Shows Director at SDWS. He also served as Newsletter Chair while on the Board of the San Diego Museum of Art Artists Guild.
He earned his Bachelor of Arts (with distinction in GraphiComm, Journalism minor) from San Diego State University and went on to an Illustration major at the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California. He has studied with noteworthy painters Lynn T. “Bud” Shackelford, Tom Fong, James Millard, Jerry Stitt and Frank Francese.
While a graphic designer and illustrator for more than 30 years, he promoted clients like BMG Music, Fairplex, Harcourt-Brace Publishers, Mazda America, Mission Foods, Suzuki, Universal Music Publishing Group and The Walt Disney Company.
McPherson is a popular painting instructor in Southern California, conducting workshops and demonstrations for associations like The San Diego Watercolor Society, Watercolor West plus a laundry list of local organizations including the San Diego County Fair and various fundraising and charity organizations. He is also in demand as an art show juror and recently established the Ballast Point Gallery in Liberty Station NTC, San Diego, California.
In 2008, he began actively showing his artwork and has garnered over eighty awards. A number of paintings have been published and featured in video productions and interviews. Catch him performing live by visiting http://chuckmcphersonart.com/events
Recognition:
Signature American Watercolor Exhibition | Fallbrook Art Center 2011, 2012
San Diego Watercolor Society | International Show ~ Ernest & Mary Pennell Cash Award; Best of Show ~ Robert Burridge Award; Second Place; Robert Landry Cash Award Third; Third Place (2), Honorable Mention (2), Juror’s Commendation (3)
San Diego County Fair | Coordinator’s Award; Second Place; Special Award; Honorable Mention (2); California Legislature Assembly Award for Outstanding Achievement in Art; Second Place, Plein Aire Competition | Juror 2010 Art Exhibit
San Dieguito Art Guild | Best of Show, two First Place, Honorable Mention
Fallbrook Art Association | First Place, Second Place, Honorable Mention
Escondido Municipal Gallery (EAP) | First Place, Third Place, Panache 2010 Live Auction
Foothills Art Association “Wildlife In Art” Show | Second Place
Southwest Artists Association “Top 100” Regional Show | Honorable Mention
Alley Cat Art Walk | Honorable Mention
St. Clair Gallery | Gallery Director’s Award
Master of Ceremonies, Panache 2012, Escondido Arts Partnership
Published:
San Diego Museum of Art | Member Magazine 2010
Summation ~ Anthology III (Escondido Municipal Gallery)
Interviews/TV:
You Tube
Creative Collaborations – Art Inspires Art
N Art Magazine | Co-Host 2008
Demonstrations & Workshops:
San Diego Watercolor Society
Watercolor West
San Diego County Fair (2008-2013)
Escondido Municipal Gallery
Fallbrook Art Association
North County Society of Fine Arts
San Dieguito Art Guild Mother's Day Tour
NTC Kidsfest 2010
IndieFest 2011
Mission Trails Visitor Center
Main Street 5 Gallery
East County Art Association
Foothills Art Association
Mt. Helix Park Foundation
Point Loma Garden Walk
Point Loma Nazarene University
Loma Portal Elementary Home & Garden Tour
Samuel Collection Art Gallery
St. Clair Gallery
Escondido Art Association
St. Madeline Sophie's Jazz Brunch
Foothills Methodist Church Fundraiser
Bard Hall Gallery
Olaf Wieghorst Museum
Juror:
2010 San Diego County Fair Art Exhibition
San Diego County Fair Docent Tour
Chula Vista Art Guild
COAL Gallery, Carlsbad
Digital Art Guild
Escondido Art Association
Fallbrook Art Association
Foothills Art Association
North County Society of Fine Arts
Paralyzed Veterans of America (2010, 2011)
San Diego Watercolor Society
San Dieguito Art Guild
Temecula Valley Art Association
California Watercolor