Rich Schleicher

For the past 10 years I have been focused on studying and mastering The Cape Cod School of Art, an impressionistic style of painting. I continually study with the masters of that school to advance my craft. Recently retired from a successful career in Real Estate, I am excited to focus full-time on my passion: painting. My love of landscapes and architecture is what drives the creativity in my work. My paintings begin in plein air or still life. Often a favorite scene will develop into many paintings with a change in the colors based on the atmosphere. My medium of choice is oil applied with a palette knife to a wood board.

On his featured piece: THE AMERICAN DREAM: “To me, my crate represents an inclusive world where everyone can be whomever they want and live their lives how they choose.”