Ron Burns Prints - Artist Biography
Ron Burns is a native of Ohio who started his professional life in Los Angeles when he founded a graphic design company with Buff; it was called Ron Burns Design. In that location, the Ron Burns prints and other art work received recognition from high-profile clientele which includes Dick Clark Productions, Blue Cross and Xerox.
Ron Burns Biography and Work
Ron had a success which required him to have a 25 hour day with a non-stop approach to working and living which became less fulfilling overtime. From time to time, painting was used as his pastime to handle the intensive demands of commercial work. Whittier earthquake in 1987 disrupted more than just the foundation of the design studio, because it forced Burns and Buff to totally reprioritize their lifestyles.
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rt to escape the LA business world without soul, they relocated to Arizona. This was a more peaceful environment, so Ron started to take his painting very seriously. After exploring different subject matter and various styles, he finally started to capture their dogs by painting vibrant portraits. This started a whole new world for Ron Burns prints.
Saturated, brilliant colors were used to really capture the experiences that they had with their dogs and cats. Ron starts every portrait by working from the eyes. He states that the eyes are not holding anything back, be it love, fear, admiration or heartbreak.
Following the first series of paintings with his own pets, Ron began to visit animal shelters where captured images of other cats and dogs. After selling the art pieces with these images, a percentage of the proceeds were given to shelters as support. This approach resulted in being branded as the artist-in-residence later on with the Humane Society of the United States.
The New York Daily News has written that Ron's design catches the peaceful heroics of a dog’s life. This is a style that impressed many collectors, book buyers, interior designers and auction bidders. Ron has been showcased across the country in print and on television.
The interest for Ron Burns prints, limited editions, his book and original works continues to thrive on the power of gallery sales, media praise and word of mouth amongst collectors. His style has definitely turned out to be a collectible item with his popular canvasses displaying cats and dogs drenched in brilliant colors.
Overall, there are many words used to describe Ron Burns prints, portraits and other works. Ron is presently living in Scottsdale along with Buff, Emma and Loganberry where he is creating fresh pieces of art. He is currently working on several exciting new assignments such as the ones that are in support of animals.
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