Glenn Murray, American Realist Painter, born in Springfield, Massachusetts (1956). At a young age his mother enrolled him in art classes at the Springfield Museum. Glenn remembers spending hours looking at the way light and shadow played upon various objects. His formal art training culminated with a degree in Art and Urban Life from Springfield College where he was fortunate to be a student of William Blizard and Armando Balboni.

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His informal training has come from broad life experiences. He worked in construction and manufacturing, been a sailor in the Navy, lived and traveled in more than fifteen countries, was a salesperson, a color technician for Kodak, a cryptologist, intelligence and surveillance, cyber and technology leader, and was a veteran of foreign wars in Libya, Iraq and Afghanistan.

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After his return home in 2016 Glenn began to paint again. At first, he painted as a therapy for PTSD and then with an increasing passion to share how he sees beauty in functional things. He is known for his striking depictions of classic americana. There is something nostalgic about his paintings while being very current today. His subjects - colorful objects, vehicles and retro scenes have special character and a contemporary snap. They are hand painted stories, created for the viewer to enjoy.

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He uses traditional tools and methods, taking great care to ensure the highest quality craftsmanship and materials throughout the painting process. Although Glenn's art partially relies on photography, he tries to go beyond accurately rendering an image to create a unique aesthetic that is his alone. His work is included in private collections and has received numerous awards in national and international competitions.

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Glenn continues to explore classic themes intent on sharing an American vision with others. You can be part of this chapter of Glenn’s journey. Sign up for email updates or just follow him on social media. He invites you to look at his images and imagine stories from your perspective.