Eddie Mitchell

My Education & Career:

   BFA – Cleveland Institute of Art - Graduated in 1987 (Major: Painting; Minor: Drawing)
   Run a full time studio for the past 22 years
   Part time college art teacher for past 17 years (Lakeland Community College) 
   Represented in galleries in Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Florida
   Commissioned for various, perhaps even prominent public locations
   Participated in over 125 art shows

My Painting Philosophy:  I love the fact that light seems to engender a sense of universal & almost irresistible optimism.  It is this optimism that I am endeavoring to convey in my paintings.  I am also intrigued by the mysterious and immense energy of color.  Color helps to enhance this play of light and intensify this feeling of joyfulness.