Ron Henry
Art has been at the core of Ron henry’s life since early childhood, art and a profound love of the outdoors.
A California native, Ron’s formal training began at the University of San Jose, and later at The Academy of Art in San Francisco. For ten years he worked as an art director, illustrator, designer and agency account executive in the graphic arts and advertising business.
He formed his own graphic arts business, Ron henry design, first in the San Francisco Bay area and later in Sedona, Arizona.
While successfully managing numerous West Coast and national accounts, Ron found time to serve the Sedona community in a multitude of ways. He offered his artistic and organizational skills to the Sedona Sculpture Walk, Sedona Chamber of Commerce, the Red Rocks Arts Council and Sedona business Association, to name a few.
During his forty years as a successful commercial artist, he garnered numerous awards for his exceptional graphic design and illustration.
Ron has now turned is full attention to creating fresh, colorful and dynamic fine art paintings embodying a contemporary style with a focus on nature and Southwestern themes.
Ron's bold contemporary and colorful approach has earned him placement in some of the finest galleries in California, Texas, Arizona, and Colorado.
“Nature is my inspiration”, says Ron. “To achieve the color and brilliance that I require, I paint in oil and acrylic on gesso board. The many textures this provides enhances the feeling I’m trying to attain in my images.”
“Many contemporary Southwestern artists have influenced me-Howard Terpning, James Reynolds, Roy Anderson, and Ted CoConis, to name a few. Studying their techniques and approaches in design and composition gives me inspiration to further develop and refine my own style.”
Today, Ron lives and creates in the magnificent surroundings of Grand Junction, Colorado. When not painting, Ron hikes, fishes, bikes, plays golf, and restores antique cars.
Red Bear
Original 48x24
Pinto
Original framed 44x28
Wild and Free
Original 48x24
“Lil” Palomino
Giclee framed 26x26
