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Adam Houston
Adam Houston is a Watkinsville, GA-based artist specializing in American Impressionism. Drawing inspiration from the surrounding Southern landscape, he primarily works with oils, producing both studio and Plein air pieces. He endeavors create pieces that capture the transcendent qualities of the landscape and establish a deep connection between the viewer and the natural world. An associate member of the American Impressionist Society and the Oil Painters of America, Adam actively participates in the art community. He frequently engages in Plein Air events across the Southeast.
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Biography
Adam Houston is a Watkinsville, GA-based artist specializing in American Impressionism. Drawing inspiration from the surrounding Southern landscape, he primarily works with oils, producing both studio and Plein air pieces. Since acquiring his first set of paints in 1993, Adam has been dedicated to capturing the natural beauty around him.
Holding a BFA in art from the University of Georgia, Adam’s formal training provided a solid foundation for his artistic expression. He further honed his skills by studying with renowned artists like Barbara Jaenicke, David Boyd, Richard Oversmith, and Claudia Rilling. Transitioning from a successful 25-year career in graphic design to full-time painting in 2024, Adam brings a unique perspective to his art, influenced by his diverse professional background.
Adam’s work is deeply inspired by 19th-century Impressionist masters such as Childe Hassam, Theodore Robinson, and Willard Metcalf. He endeavors to channel their spirit, creating pieces that capture the transcendent qualities of the landscape and establish a deep connection between the viewer and the natural world.
An associate member of the American Impressionist Society and the Oil Painters of America, Adam actively participates in the art community. He frequently engages in Plein Air events across the Southeast.
AWARDS & JURIED EXHIBITIONS
2023 – American Impressionist Society, All Member Online Exhibition
2023 – 1st Place, Georgia Color Plein Air PaintQuick – Eatonton, GA
2023 – 2nd Place, Georgia Color Plein Air – Eatonton, GA
2023 – American Impressionist Society, Associate Member Exhibition
2023 – SouthWorks National Juried Exhibition – Watkinsville, GA
2023 – 6″ Squared Exhibition – Costa Mesa, CA
2022 – American Impressionist Society, All Member Online Exhibition
2022 – American Impressionist Society, Associate Members Online Exhibition
2021 – American Impressionist Society, Associate Members Online Exhibition
2021 – American Impressionist Society, Small Works Showcase – Charleston, SC
2020 – Oil Painters of America, Salon Show Juried Exhibition
Artist Statement
Since buying my first set of oil paints while still in high school, I’ve been alternately fascinated and frustrated by Plein Air painting. There is nothing quite like being out in nature and capturing the landscape live as you experience it. While I’ve had the opportunity to paint across the US and Europe, I’m most at home in the South. Growing up, I spent my summers running around the mountains and hills of Western North Carolina and developed a connection with the land that I seek to express in my work.