Paul Geatches

Born 1967 Detroit, Michigan
Moved to Marco Island, Florida at one month of age
Currently lives and paints in Ocala, Florida

“I am inspired to paint. I strive to capture the images in my mind, on canvas, in oils.  My boyhood spent on Marco Island may account for my intense love of the shore, water and sky that seems to find their way into most of my works of art.”

• Taught to oil paint by my Grandmother on her porch – Marco Island, FL – 1970s
   
• Inspired to paint by John Briggs, Wyland and Maxfield Parrish – 1996
   
• Trained with Anita Anderson, artist/teacher – since 1996
   
• Studied with mentor, Andrew Jackson, artist/visionary Carmel, CA – since 1997
   
• Studied “old masters” techniques Italian trained instructor – summer 1997
   
• Released 12 self-published limited edition prints – since 1997
   
• Art shown in the corporate collection of the Art Clay Co. – 1998
   
• “Artist of the Month” Fine Arts on Broadway (F.A.B.) – February 2000
   
• Guest Speaker for Gainesville Fine Arts Association (G.F.A.A.) – March 2000
   
• Donated original oil painting to the “Kimberly House” charity – March 2000
   
• Elected to the Board of Directors for Fine Arts on Broadway (F.A.B.) – March 2000
   
• Official Artist for the Marion Co. Children’s Advocacy Center – April 2000
  
  Current Projects:
   
• Developing a web site using flash 4 technology that will only be available to registered owners of my art.  Production of this project headquartered in Orlando, Florida.  Project Director:  Andrew Carbaugh – Summer 2000
   
•  “ISLAND” series released in summer of 2000.  This is a major three  year, seven painting, limited edition print series.  The launch is to be spearheaded by Treasured Images, Ocala, Florida.
   
• Release of my fourth limited edition print and first ever “cibachrome” edition “Manatee Springs” – Summer 2000
   
•  Three year, three painting project to raise $250,000 for charity (Kimberly’s Cottage for abused children).  Release of 750 limited edition lithographs.