My paintings reflect important moments in my life and the individuals and places that made these moments powerful. My subjects include people near and dear to me, the rolling hills through which I have walked, and the waterways on which I have traveled. My experience as a physician has cultured my sense of empathy and connectedness that I bring to my subjects, and the painting process further reinforces this relationship. I am inspired by the emotional impact of these narratives, as well as patterns of light -- which are captured by enthusiastic brushstrokes, vigorous palette knife swipes and passion.

~Richard Drew Wortzel

 

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Bio

 

The paintings of award-winning artist Richard Drew Wortzel have been featured in exhibitions in galleries and cultural centers in the United States, including the American Impressionist Society in Omaha, NE; the Schuler School of Fine Art in Baltimore, MD; the Camelback Gallery in Scottsdale, AZ; Teravarna Art Gallery in Los Angeles, CA; Gallery 4% in San Francisco, CA; the Richeson 75 School of Art and Gallery in Kimberly, WI; the Center for Emerging Visual Artists in Philadelphia, PA; AOY Art Center of Yardley in Yardley, PA; the Philips' Mill Association and Art Center in New Hope, PA; the New Hope Arts Center in New Hope, PA; and the Bucks County Audubon Society in New Hope, PA. He attended the Maryland Institute College of Art and the Art Institute of Chicago.

 

In November 2025 he will participate in group exhibitions at the Countryside Gallery in Newtown, PA and Canal Gallery in Washington Crossing PA. In December 2025 he will be the Featured Artist at the Countryside Gallery. In addition, he will have a solo exhibition at the Countryside Gallery beginning in September 2027.

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