Artist Biography
Biography -
Jerry Becker was born in Tacoma, Washington. He has over 50 years of experience as a versatile artist in many media, working mostly in Watercolor; he also works in Oil, Pastel, Acrylics, Charcoal and Collage.
His thorough explanations of his many Watercolor techniques have put him in much demand as an instructor. Jerry has taught Watercolor Classes and Workshops throughout the Western United States for many years including Tacoma Community College, Fort Steilacoom Community College, Puyallup School District and Franklin Pierce School District and multiple workshops in Tucson, Arizona. His Watercolors have been shown in numerous galleries throughout the entire Western United States.
Mr. Becker is a member of the Western Federation of Water Color Societies, The Southern Arizona Watercolor Guild, and Whiskey Painters of America.
BACKGROUND -
Studied Oils - Studied oil painting at Cornish School of Allied Arts (Seattle); Derbyshire School of Fine Art (Seattle).
Studied Watercolor - Studied Watercolor with Millard Sheets, Rex Brandt, Robert E Wood, George Post, Bud Shackelford, Milford Zornes.
Credits -
60 awards in Juried shows.
70 one-man shows, including showing at the Frye Art Museum (Seattle).
Juried Shows -
Seattle Art Museum
Seattle Art Center and Pavillion
Tucson Art Museum
Frye Art Museum
Tacoma Art Museum
Allied Arts, Tacoma
Hanforth Gallery, Tacoma
Olympia Art Museum
Phoenix State Fair
Pima County Fair (Tucson)
Jerry Becker was born in Tacoma, Washington. He has over 50 years of experience as a versatile artist in many media, working mostly in Watercolor; he also works in Oil, Pastel, Acrylics, Charcoal and Collage.
His thorough explanations of his many Watercolor techniques have put him in much demand as an instructor. Jerry has taught Watercolor Classes and Workshops throughout the Western United States for many years including Tacoma Community College, Fort Steilacoom Community College, Puyallup School District and Franklin Pierce School District and multiple workshops in Tucson, Arizona. His Watercolors have been shown in numerous galleries throughout the entire Western United States.
Mr. Becker is a member of the Western Federation of Water Color Societies, The Southern Arizona Watercolor Guild, and Whiskey Painters of America.
BACKGROUND -
Studied Oils - Studied oil painting at Cornish School of Allied Arts (Seattle); Derbyshire School of Fine Art (Seattle).
Studied Watercolor - Studied Watercolor with Millard Sheets, Rex Brandt, Robert E Wood, George Post, Bud Shackelford, Milford Zornes.
Credits -
60 awards in Juried shows.
70 one-man shows, including showing at the Frye Art Museum (Seattle).
Juried Shows -
Seattle Art Museum
Seattle Art Center and Pavillion
Tucson Art Museum
Frye Art Museum
Tacoma Art Museum
Allied Arts, Tacoma
Hanforth Gallery, Tacoma
Olympia Art Museum
Phoenix State Fair
Pima County Fair (Tucson)