Craig Cheply

Craig Cheply                                                                    Born: Elmhurst, Illinois

 “As we go about our daily rituals, we obviously look at and see many things. Some events register in our memories while others do not. Of the “things” that register, have we done a close observational view or just take the visual information for granted? Some artists are content to work with one subject, group of colors, or time/lighting condition repetitiously, giving them an identifiable “look” desired by art galleries and museums for marketing purposes. I consider myself a visual journalist always embracing the challenge to render the endless variety of subject matters in various media, time/lighting conditions therefore allowing both myself and the viewer  a greater scope and appreciation of the fine art interaction experience.” AAS - F.I.T. Interior Design ‘75 /BFA-ASU Interior Design ‘80                Craig Cheply is both a commercial (Artist Environs LLC) and fine artist. His Contemporary Realism paintings are inspired by observations of the certain elements pertaining to the lighting, colors and textures of the Southwest environment and other travels. Craig’s focus on Southwestern skies, landscapes and flora captures his vision while also addressing social, political and environmental issues related to the dramatic population growth in the region and beyond. Permanent solo mural and scenic work of his can be viewed at the Arizona Museum of Natural history, formally Mesa Southwest Museum. He continues to  create his visual journalistic Contemporary Realism fine art, custom murals, trompe l'oeil, faux effects for the residential, institutional, and commercial environments along  with having self published limited ed. prints of some of his fine art available for purchasing. Please just Google his name for more informationan d feedback.

  The ongoing “100% Natural” Series since 2006 is: Contemporary visual statements of the observed socio/polit/enviro/econo/relig/geo/natural landscapes playing out on the domestic and world stages daily as subject matter in this 21st Century Arena. My artworks are rendered with the triple entendre entity Natural History (Certified) being the classification, subject matter and medium. Natural History tells the story of our living earth. It comprises the systematic observation, classification, interpretation, and description of the biosphere and its inhabitants. Natural History is a primary component of culture. Every society develops some system for classifying, interpreting, and valuing animals, plants, and other natural phenomena. These systems shape our understanding of the world and our place in it. While grounded in the natural sciences, it engages the humanities, social sciences, and the arts, and it informs technical fields such as medicine, agriculture, forestry, and environmental management.