Tom Balderas
Apples and Books by Tom Balderas
Join us for an evening with Tom Balderas as he discusses his inspiration and techniques.
About Tom…
Third son of four. painter. writer. musician. photographer. thinker. creator. listener. observer. human. social. loner. understanding. misunderstanding. giver. wanter. perfectionist. imperfection-ist. husband. father.
Found himself dwelling upon an emotional and artistic precipice since birth.
Growing up in Torrance, California, Tom Balderas lived only a few miles from the ocean, which has made nature, along with his family, the main inspiration of his paintings. Balderas attended Loyola Marymount University, where he studied film production and art. After graduating, he worked several years for NBC Productions and helped make many made-for-television movies. He then began studying under the tutelage of his photographer father, as well as Joseph Mendez, master painter and teacher. Balderas considers the time spent studying with Mendez to be the cornerstone of his growth as a painter.
Also, studied with charles, anne, jennifer, daniel, sophia, lynne, joseph, harold, zen, elliott, starbuck, dan, andrew, dr. block, zinaida, david, e. charlton, michael, rose, ken, walter, selden, chris, armin, joaquin, edward, bejar, valentin, george, edward, jesus, steve, pierre, rachel, mort, marileigh, mr. gregg to name but a few of so many.
Works towards progress.
Past and Present Gallery Representation Includes:
Tirage Fine Art Gallery, Pasadena, California
Waterhouse Gallery, Santa Barbara, California
M Gallery, Charleston, South Carolina
Wendt Gallery, Laguna Beach, California
Giacobbe Fritz, Santa Fe, New Mexico
Watts Fine Art, Zionsville, Indiana
Higbee Gallery, Costa Mesa, California.
The Nest Gallery, Cambria, California
Tom has participated in dozens of group, two man and solo exhibitions.
Tom has been twice included in the prestigious American Impressionist Society's Annual Exhibition.
Member of Realism Without Borders as Contemporary American Representative.
Founder and Curator of The Fine Art Collaborative.
https://www.tombalderas.com