Tom Ouellette
I began my journey as a painter later in life, at around the age of 30, and haven't looked back since. With an art history degree from Harvard, I've dedicated myself to mastering the art of realism. Under the guidance of internationally known instructor Michael Aviano, I've honed my skills and developed a unique style that I love sharing with others.
My studio, nestled near Fenway, serves as a creative sanctuary, where I welcome fellow artists and enthusiasts to explore the beauty of art. My periodic trips to France further inspire my work, allowing me to infuse new perspectives into my paintings. I hope you will join me and be inspired.
Exhibitions
Guild of Boston Artists, Boston MA
Annual regional Painting Competition
Harvard Club of Boston, Boston, MA
A Slice of Life, Guild of Boston Artists
Guild of Boston Artists, Boston MA
Annual regional Painting Competition
Academic Artists’ Association, Springfield, MA
53rd National Exhibition of Contemporary Realism in Art
Copley Society, Boston, MA
Juried Spring Member’s Exhibition
American Artists’ Professional League, New York, NY
66th Grand National Exhibition
Douglas Gallery, Stamford, CT
Gallery Artist
Cavalier Gallery, Greenwich, CT
Gallery Artist
Ogunquit Art Association, Ogunquit ME
Studio Space, an open juried exhibition
Boston Center for the Arts, Boston, MA
The 17th Drawing Show, Curated by
Bill Arning, MIT List Visual Arts Center
Gallery FACE, Tokyo, Japan
The M.K. Real Art Show
The Art Institute of Boston, Boston, MA
"Alumni Show", Curator: Catherine Smith
Copley Society, Boston, MA
Holiday Invitational
Vose Gallery, Boston, MA
Eternalize: Contemporary Portraiture
St. Botolph Club, Boston, MA
Observer/Observed, Realists in Two Media -Tom Ouellette and Kwesi Arthur
Awards
Copley Society
Boston, MA
Academic Artists’ Association
Springfield, MA
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Copley Master
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John Singleton Copley Award
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Grumbacher Award
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1st Prize in Painting, Spring Show
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Richard and Mary Schroeder Portrait Award
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Second Prize in Painting, Winter Member's Exhibition
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Wholesale Frame Co. Prize
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Dr. Robert L. Bertolli Memorial Award for Traditional Figure or Portrait
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Academic Artists Association Award in Oils
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Award of Honor in oil painting
Yankee Magazine
Robb Sagendorf Memorial Award
La Napoule Foundation
La Napoule, France
Scholarship to the Realist Workshop.
Education
Private Studio -Michael Aviano, New York, NY 1988-1994
New York Academy of Art, 1989-1990
Brooklyn College, Brooklyn, NY 1988-1989
Art Institute of Boston, 1985 Diploma
Harvard University, Cambridge, MA , BA in art history 1976