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Studio Location
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13128 Chatham Road
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Spencer OH 44275
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United States
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(330) 648-9439
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Mailing Address
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13128 Chatham Road
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Spencer OH 44275
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United States
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Artist's Statement
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My paintings are produced from observations in the field but are composed and painted more often in the studio than outdoors or (plein air). My studio and gallery are housed in a converted barn near our family's house in rural North central Ohio. My paintings are inspired by both my local surroundings and the areas I visit each year.
When painting in watercolor I use a three step process. I first lay down a very wet wash and work wet on wet in the coloring of sky and background. Second, I sketch the composition of my subject with a semi-opaque wash. The final work is done in dry brush.
When painting in oil, I paint a sky and body or underlayment first and in some cases allow this to dry before painting color, highlight, and detail. The type of bristle and shape of the brushes used, as well as the amount of pressure applied is key in my technique. As with watercolor subtle handling of the medium defines this style.
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Gary Stretaris participating in the following events:
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Past Events:
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The Designer Craftsmen Show
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Art Festival
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Philadelphia , PA
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Bayou City Art Festival
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Art Festival
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Houston , TX
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4 Bridges Art Festival
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Art Festival
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Chattanooga, TN
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Paaradise City Philadelphia
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Art Festival
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Philadelphia , PA
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Bethesda Fine Arts Festival
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Art Festival
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Bethesda , MD
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Northern Virginia Fine Art Festival
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Art Festival
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Reston , VA
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Paradise City Northampton
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Art Festival
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Northampton, MA
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Lakefront Festival of the Arts
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Art Festival
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Milwaukee, WI
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Boston Mills Art Festival
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Art Festival
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Peninsula, OH
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Petoskey Art in the Park
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Art Festival
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Petoskey , MI
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Charlevoix Waterfront Art Fair
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Art Festival
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Charlevoix, MI
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Harbor Springs 34th Annual 4th of July Art Show
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Art Festival
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Harbor Springs , MI
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SoNo Arts Celebration
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Art Festival
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Norwalk, CT
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Storm Rising
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CLASS:
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Oil Painting
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CATEGORY:
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Landscape
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MEDIA:
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Oil
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SIZE:
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40" x 66"
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YEAR:
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2010
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PRICE:
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$5,500.00
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Barn in Field
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CLASS:
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Oil Painting
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CATEGORY:
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Landscape
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MEDIA:
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Oil
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SIZE:
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30" x 54"
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YEAR:
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2010
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PRICE:
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$3,800.00
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Barn on the Plain
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CLASS:
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Oil Painting
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CATEGORY:
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Landscape
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MEDIA:
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Oil
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SIZE:
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40" x 66"
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YEAR:
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2010
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PRICE:
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$5,500.00
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Winter Barn
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CLASS:
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Oil Painting
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CATEGORY:
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Landscape
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MEDIA:
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Oil
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SIZE:
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40" x 66"
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YEAR:
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2010
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PRICE:
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$5,500.00
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Early Stone House
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CLASS:
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Oil Painting
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CATEGORY:
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Landscape
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MEDIA:
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Oil
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SIZE:
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35" x 45"
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YEAR:
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2010
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PRICE:
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$3,800.00
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Marsh
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CLASS:
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Oil Painting
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CATEGORY:
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Landscape
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MEDIA:
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Oil
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SIZE:
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35 x 53
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YEAR:
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2010
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PRICE:
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$4,500.00
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Winter Farm
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CLASS:
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Oil Painting
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CATEGORY:
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Landscape
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MEDIA:
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Oil
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SIZE:
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28" x 34"
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YEAR:
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2010
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PRICE:
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$2,800.00
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Sailing
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CLASS:
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Oil Painting
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CATEGORY:
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Landscape
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MEDIA:
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Oil
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SIZE:
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36" x 46"
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YEAR:
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2010
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PRICE:
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$2,500.00
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Cottage by the Sea
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CLASS:
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Oil Painting
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CATEGORY:
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Landscape
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MEDIA:
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Oil
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SIZE:
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30" x 54"
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YEAR:
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2010
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PRICE:
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$3,800.00
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Winterscape
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CLASS:
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Oil Painting
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CATEGORY:
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Landscape
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MEDIA:
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Oil
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SIZE:
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26 x 56"
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YEAR:
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2010
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PRICE:
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$2,500.00
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Creekside
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CLASS:
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Oil Painting
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CATEGORY:
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Landscape
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MEDIA:
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Oil
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SIZE:
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16 x 26"
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YEAR:
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2010
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PRICE:
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$1200.00
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Docked Boat
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CLASS:
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Oil Painting
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CATEGORY:
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Landscape
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MEDIA:
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Oil
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SIZE:
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36 x 46
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YEAR:
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2009
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PRICE:
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$3,200.00
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