Artist Statement
For 25 years, I’ve painted a variety of subject matter. I try to give the best rendition of what I see, to let the viewer understand why I painted a particular view in a landscape or expression in a person, place or thing. Painting water and the elements around it is always exciting. The blend of colors in a fall leaf, movement in the clouds, dogs running, people walking on the beach. Inspiration is everywhere you look. It doesn’t take much effort if one just looks at this world around us.
Bio
Garry Turpin was born in Sylva, NC in September 1949. He moved back and forth from NC to OK until the age of 7 or 8 when his family settled in upper Greenville County, SC. He graduated from Blue Ridge High School, North Greenville College, and Mars Hill College with an Associate of Arts and Bachelor of Arts. In 1971, Garry married Bonnie Story, and a year later bought the home they presently live in. Married 53 years, he’s worked for printing companies as prep foreman, magazine publishers as Art Director. In the mid 80’s, Garry started GT Graphic Studios which he managed until 2000, at which time he closed the company, and started oil painting full time. He helped two Co-operative art studios in their early days – the now “Artists Collective Spartanburg” and the “Artist Guild Gallery in Greenville”, both of which are thriving organizations.
Member since 2024
