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Awards


2007, November
Artist Invitational held in Milwuakee's historic 3rd Ward... to benefit the Esiner Museum and MIAD (Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design). An original Acrylic Tahitian Incoming Storm was started and completed in 6 hours, while continually being observed from conception to completion by the public. The original painting (donated by the artist) was then auctioned off and taken home by the admirer that same night. The event again, raised thousands of dollars to benefit future artists.

2006, November
Artist Invitational held in Milwuakee's historic 3rd Ward... to benefit the Esiner Museum and MIAD (Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design). An original Acrylic sunrise setting of Italy was started and completed in 6 hours, while continually being observed from conception to completion by the public. The original painting (donated by the artist) was then auctioned off and taken home by the admirer that same night. The event raised thousands of dollars to benefit future artists.

2005, November
Artist Invitational ... to benefit the Esiner Museum and MIAD (Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design). An original Acrylic night-time street scene painting was started and completed in 6 hours, while continually being observed from conception to completion by the public. The original painting (donated by the artist) was then auctioned off and taken home by the admirer that same night. A photo of the piece dontated by Gary appears under "Fine Art" then "Commissioned Work". The benefit raised over $40,000.

2005, April
Artist Invitational ... to benefit Alzheimer's Association. An original Twilight landscap painting was started and completed in 6 hours, while continually being observed from conception to completion by the public. The original painting (donated by the artist) was then auctioned off and taken home by the admirer that same night. The benefit was a hugh success with 50 plus artists donating there time and talents to a great cause. A photo of the piece dontated by Gary appears under "Fine Art" then "Commissioned Work". The benefit raised over $31,000.00.

2004, November
Artist Invitational ... to benefit the Esiner Museum and MIAD (Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design). An original Acrylic Wildlife painting was started and completed in 6 hours, while continually being observed from conception to completion by the public. The original painting (donated by the artist) was then auctioned off and taken home by the admirer that same night. The benefit raised over $80,000.00.

Education

2007, September
Susan Kathleen Black Foundation (SKB) Workshop - Dubois, Wyoming
*Workshop Artists* Jeanne Mackenzie, John Seerey & Suzie Lester, Lee Cable, Heiner Hertling and Wanda Mumm

2007, September
Dillmans Creative Arts Foundation, Workshop 2007, Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin
Workshop Artist/Workshop Instructors: Jane Jones (See fruit bowl painting above)

2006, July
Triple "D" Ranch Hosts The Wildlife Artists' Workshop 2006, Kalispell, Montana
Featured Artists/Workshop Instructors:Susan Labouri, Rock Newcomb and Terry Isaac

2006, June
Susan Kathleen Black Foundation (SKB) Workshop - Dubois, Wyoming
*Workshop Artists* Andrew Denmen, John Seerey & Suzie Lester, Julie Jeppsen, Greg Beecham, Lee Cable, Heiner Hertling and Wanda Mumm

2005, June
Susan Kathleen Black Foundation (SKB) Workshop - Dubois, Wyoming
*Workshop Artists* Mort Solberg, John Seerey & Suzie Lester, John Banovich, Greg Beecham, John Pitcher, David Rankin, Lee Cable, Heiner Hertling, Wanda Mumm, and Carol Grende

2004, June
Beartooth School of Art - Young Guns Workshop - Bozeman, Montana
*Workshop Artists* John Banovich, Matt Hillier, Terry Issac, Daniel Smith, Paco Young

2003 November
John Seerey Lester Workshop - Venice, Florida

2003 January to June 2004
James Hempel School of Fine Arts - Milwaukee, Wisconsin