Louis Escobedo, “It’s All About Color,” opens June 6, First Friday at Troika Gallery in Easton.
An award-winning Master Signature artist from The National Oil Painters of America, Louis intermingles abstract shapes and color to energize his subjects, which include landscapes, still lifes, and figures. “Color is a person’s signature, a personal form of expression and another sense an artist can use to communicate “says Louis.
Louis Escobedo was born in 1952 and currently paints from his studio in Easton, MD. He received a BFA in Advertising Art from Sam Houston State University yet began his painting career at age 6 when he won the best of show in his elementary school in Sweetwater, Texas. As a freelance illustrator he honed his talents and in 1981 received a gold medal from the Society of Illustrators.
In 1985, he shifted his professional focus, moving from illustration to fine art. During his fine art career, Louis exhibited in many galleries across the United States. In 1994, Louis was awarded his first Gold Medal from the National Oil Painters of America (OPA) and received his second in 2014 with a $25,000 award. He is one, of only two artists receiving this prestigious award, twice, from this organization. In 2019 Escobedo received the Master Signature Status from OPA based on his mastery of oil painting. Recently, Louis was awarded a Silver medal in the Masters Signature Division for OPA.
Louis commented, “By seeking relationships of values, causing shapes of irregularity that create a strong design, I am always asked about my color, but they don’t know that it’s the grey’s that makes the color sing. As an artist we are searching for what would make a better painting. I would say it’s the Ying and Yang of things or the opposites. The texture against a solid mass. Is the painting a loud or a quiet place to be? There are more questions than answers. I feel it’s more about the simplicity, the caring for the love of art.”
Louis and his wife Yolanda owned and operated The 717 Gallery in Easton years ago. As a couple they are familiar with many facets of the art world. Louis is thrilled now to being represented by Troika Gallery.
Presenting “The Finest of Fine Art” since 1997, Troika Gallery is the longest operating gallery on the Eastern Shore. Whether you are an art collector, art lover, or an art browser, you will enjoy your visit to Troika Gallery as the friendly ambiance has cultivated loyal followers. troikagallery.com
