About Christopher Wheat

As you view a painting by Christopher Wheat, You will see why the masterful paintings of this artist are held in high regard. In no uncertain terms, Christopher Wheat states "Art is my life, for as long as I can remember I have been an artist."

Born (1968) and raised in Canandaigua, NY on the north end of Canandaigua Lake located in the heart of the Finger Lakes region, Christopher's passion and gift of art became evident at a very young age.

Through his high school and college years, he began taking on commissions for local businesses and private collectors, and never looked back

Christopher is a self-taught artist whose oil paintings capture the subtle nuances that make a painting come to life for the viewer. His attention to detail capture the subtle changes in light on the landscape and pressing shadows push his paintings to a level of execution that is hard to find in the art world today, making owning one of his paintings something very special.

"My goal as an artist is to capture the feeling of the subject and bring the viewer into the image, evoking the feeling of being there," states Christopher, "I have been fortunate to do the one thing that I have always dreamed about doing for my work, to be an artist. There is a freedom that is hard to explain that comes with doing what you were meant to do in life. The joy I bring to the easel with me each day is hard to contain as I work on a painting. I have found that this is really what makes my paintings come to life. I truly enjoy creating beautiful paintings!"

"Becoming a part of the environment that you paint is very important to me", says Christopher, "I have been painting through out the New England coast for the past 18 years and the subject matter is very close to my heart. My focus currently is on creating art of Nantucket. Last year I was able to spend much of my summer painting on island thanks to my dear friends (Inn keepers) Jean E and Gerry at the Century House on Cliff rd just a short walk from town and shopping. They are oldest running Nantucket inn and the best place to stay".

This year artist Christopher Wheat will be splitting time between the Finger Lakes and Nantucket, looking to develop a strong presents with his Nantucket Island paintings, as one of the top Nantucket artists to add to your collection. If you have special view of Nantucket you would like to own as a painting, Christopher Wheat Specializes in custom painting. "There are so many great views from private locations on the island that I have found that many of my clients would love to own a painting of their favorite place on the island or a custom painting of there home, cottage or special view to keep in there collection." Custom Portraits Page Be sure to Check out the Spring Custom Portrait Special.

"I have built upon the premonition of my young artist self and the ideas that I have explored while painting in the field and studio over the past 20 years and have found there is no better teacher than time it self."

~Artist Christopher Wheat

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585-329-8997 ~ www.christopherwheat.com ~ email artist@christopherwheat.com

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