Spencer Meagher
Mt Vernon, IL
Spencer Meagher first discovered his love for art as a young child. He found he was able to express himself through drawing and painting. He refined his skills over many decades with practice and dedication. As an adult, he has attended many workshops to gain a better understanding of his craft. Spencer now paints full time and travels all over the country attending competitions and shows, as well as, teaching workshops. Spencer is a Plein Air and studio artist who works in watercolor, oil and acrylic. When he is not traveling he works out of his studio in Mt. Vernon, IL.
Spencer’s work has taken tops awards in art competitions around the country, and has been exhibited in many notable galleries. His paintings have been featured in publications such as, Southwest Art, Plein Air Magazine and Plein Air Today. He has also been mentioned in numerous online articles.
Spencer has studied with renowned artists Alvaro Castagnet, Graham Berry, John P.Lasater IV, Joseph Fettingis, Lon Brauer, M. Shawn Cornell and Sterling Edwards.
Memberships
Missouri Valley Impressionist Society
National Oil & Acrylic Painters Society-Signature Member
American Impressionist Society
Outdoor Painters Society - Signature Member
Saint Louis Watercolor Society - Signature Member
Recent Events/Honors/Exhibitions
2022 NOAPS Best of America Small Works, Birmingham, AL
2022 Missouri Valley Impressionist Society Online Membership Exhibition
2021 NOAPS Best of America Show, Charleston, SC
2021 American Impressionist Society 2nd Annual All Member Show, Online Show
2021 5th Annual AIS Impressions: Small Works Showcase, Charleston, SC
2021 Missouri Valley Impressionist Society Online Show
2021 Richeson Small Works Show, Wimberly, WI
2021 En Plein Air Texas, Third Place, Juror Tim Newton
2021 Central City Plein Air, First Place Quick Paint, Juror Lorenzo Chavez
2021 Steelville Plein Air, First and Second in Daily Awards
2021 Outdoor Painters Society Plein Air Southwest, Artists Choice, Award of Excellence - Juror Roger Dale Brown
2021 Augusta Plein Air, Second Place Acrylic, - Jurors Shawn Cornell, Lisa Ober, Bryan Haynes
2021 Shadows-On-The- Teche Plein Air, Quick Paint, First Place - Juror Kenn Backhaus
2021 Shrode Fine Art and Craft Competition, Best 2-Dimensional Piece - Juror Peter Olson
2021 Richeson Small Works Exhibition, Honorable Mention - Juror - Sherri Thomas
2021 Missouri Valley Impressionist Society Online Membership Show, 3rd Place - Juror - John Lasater
2020 En Plein Air Texas, San Angelo, TX
2020 Saint Louis Watercolor Society Big Splash Exhibition, St. Louis, MO
2020 Door County Plein Air, Fish Creek, WI
2020 Missouri Valley Impressionist Society, Topeka, KS
2020 NOAPS Best of America Small Works Exhibition, Annapolis, MD
2020 Heartland Art Club Members Exhibition at Lindenwood University, St. Louis, MO
2020 Richeson 75 Small Works, Kimberly, WI
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