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From 'Guinness' to the Gallery

By Collenn M. Farrell BRIGHTON-PITTSFORD POST ROCHESTER October 19, 2005

RENOWNED CONTEMPORARY ARTIST ERIC WAUGH IS COMING TO THE NAN MILLER GALLERY.

Eric Waugh has had an artistic carreer since 1988 because, he says, he can't stop. "Over the past 17 years, you know, I've created a lot of paintings and the way I like to create art is sort of a collection at a time," he said. "So I actually have literally hundreds if not thousands of ideas in my mind - and I just have to sort of get them out."

On Oct,27, he brings a new collection to the Nan Miller Gallery in Winton Place. New because the paint's still drying, and new because his paintings came out of a process he's never used before. "These paintings that I'm doing, there's a lot more texture and color and detail and they're a lot more thought out than my previous work," Waugh said. "It's sort of the first time in my artistic carreer where I'm actually sketching ideas first before I go to the canvas." And, he says, he's having the best time of his life.

The self-taught Canadian native is a renown contemporary artist and a Guinness Book of World Records holder for "HERO", the world's largest painting on canvas by a single artist. At 180-feet by 230-feet, it's roughly the size of an acre. It was sold off in pieces to benefit Camp Heartland, which helps children with HIV and AIDS. Waugh paints bright charaters to life: men extending flower bouquets to women, band members trumpeting a song, a diva reclining on a baby grand piano. He's also known for his live paintings. He paints during concerts given by artists like Tony Bennett, the Doobie Brothers, Russ Freeman and the Rippingtonsand the Cobb Symphony Orchestra from Atlanta, using the music as inspiration.

"His work is very dramatic as far as the colors that he's using," Nan Miller said. "There's an uplifting feeling to his work. He's using some wonderful textures and very appealing subject matter." It's a one-man show, meaning his work will fill the gallery that evening. The gallery will represent Waugh, meaning it will keep a continual supply of his work. The showing includes the unveiling of "Red Door", which will be auctioned for Guilda's Club of Rochester, a support group for those with cancer and their families and friends. All the proceeds from that piece and 20 percent of his other work's sales in that show will go to the organization.

Waugh is also known for his charity work. Waugh is an "unbelievable humanitarian," Miller said. "We're really honored to be having his work." When he exhibits, he tries to find a local charity. Gilda's Club struck a personal connection. Waugh's father and father-in-law died from cancer, his sister survived breast cancer and a neighbor had colon cancer. His wife was just dignosed with a benign brain tumor. "I'm just really looking forward to getting involved in the Rochester community." he said.



News Main Articles Television and Radio appearances	From 'Guinness' to the Gallery By Collenn M. Farrell BRIGHTON-PITTSFORD POST ROCHESTER October 19, 2005 RENOWNED CONTEMPORARY ARTIST ERIC WAUGH IS COMING TO THE NAN MILLER GALLERY. Eric Waugh has had an artistic carreer since 1988 because, he says, he can't stop. "Over the past 17 years, you know, I've created a lot of paintings and the way I like to create art is sort of a collection at a time," he said. "So I actually have literally hundreds if not thousands of ideas in my mind - and I just have to sort of get them out." On Oct,27, he brings a new collection to the Nan Miller Gallery in Winton Place. New because the paint's still drying, and new because his paintings came out of a process he's never used before. "These paintings that I'm doing, there's a lot more texture and color and detail and they're a lot more thought out than my previous work," Waugh said. "It's sort of the first time in my artistic carreer where I'm actually sketching ideas first before I go to the canvas." And, he says, he's having the best time of his life. The self-taught Canadian native is a renown contemporary artist and a Guinness Book of World Records holder for "HERO", the world's largest painting on canvas by a single artist. At 180-feet by 230-feet, it's roughly the size of an acre. It was sold off in pieces to benefit Camp Heartland, which helps children with HIV and AIDS. Waugh paints bright charaters to life: men extending flower bouquets to women, band members trumpeting a song, a diva reclining on a baby grand piano. He's also known for his live paintings. He paints during concerts given by artists like Tony Bennett, the Doobie Brothers, Russ Freeman and the Rippingtonsand the Cobb Symphony Orchestra from Atlanta, using the music as inspiration. "His work is very dramatic as far as the colors that he's using," Nan Miller said. "There's an uplifting feeling to his work. He's using some wonderful textures and very appealing subject matter." It's a one-man show, meaning his work will fill the gallery that evening. The gallery will represent Waugh, meaning it will keep a continual supply of his work. The showing includes the unveiling of "Red Door", which will be auctioned for Guilda's Club of Rochester, a support group for those with cancer and their families and friends. All the proceeds from that piece and 20 percent of his other work's sales in that show will go to the organization. Waugh is also known for his charity work. Waugh is an "unbelievable humanitarian," Miller said. "We're really honored to be having his work." When he exhibits, he tries to find a local charity. Gilda's Club struck a personal connection. Waugh's father and father-in-law died from cancer, his sister survived breast cancer and a neighbor had colon cancer. His wife was just dignosed with a benign brain tumor. "I'm just really looking forward to getting involved in the Rochester community." he said.