Artist: Russell Jewell | Location: Easley, SC
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Artist: Russell Jewell | Location: Easley, SC
Easley, SC
Russell Jewell is a nationally recognized plein air painter, published in multiple books and magazines such as: “North Light’s Splash Series,” “The Best in Watercolor,” "Sketchbook Confidential II,” and “The Artist” magazine. He is a signature member of the National Watercolor Society and The Transparent Watercolor Society of America. Jewell has devoted over 30 years as an art educator in the public education system. Some of his educational recognitions include: Doctorate in Art Education from the University of Georgia, Fulbright Memorial Scholar to Japan, and a United States Patent for his Jewell-Box Viewfinder. Jewell’s work has been purchased through four separate museum purchase awards. In 2013, Jewell was awarded the $5000.00 Grand Prize with Easels in Frederick Plein Air competition. In 2014, he won the $2500.00 Grand Prize for Plein Air Piedmont, and in 2015 he won People’s Choice and Best Quick Draw for Paint Annapolis Plein Air. In 2016, Jewell won the $1,000.00 John Singer Sargent Award with the Transparent Watercolor Society of America. Russell Jewell’s work can be viewed at: russelljewell.com and his speed painting videos are under Russell Jewell Plein Air on Youtube.