EDUCATION
Master's
degree in Studio Art, College of New Rochelle, New Rochelle,
New York, 1999
Bachelor
of Fine Arts (awarded with distinction), Art Center College of
Design, Pasadena, California, 1984
SELECTED SOLO
AND TWO PERSON EXHIBITIONS
2005 Artist Portrait Series,
William Maxwell Fine Arts and 121 Restaurant and Bar, North Salem, New
York
fifteen portraits of artists, past and present, done from existing photographs
– charcoal and oil on various surfaces found around the studio
2003
Figurescapes, Scranton Library, Madison, Connecticut
a recent retrospective of small and large scale figurative abstractions
oil, collage and charcoal.
2002
Speaking Figuratively: Anatomical Metaphors of the Body,
Maxwell Fine Arts, Peekskill, New
York
two person exhibition with Jo-Ann Brody
small scale figurative abstractions in oil and collage
2001
Prime Passion, Chappaqua Library Gallery, Chappaqua, New
York
new closely cropped abstractions loosely depicting parts of the body
with an attitude of frank sexuality
oil on canvas, charcoal
1999
Familiar Passages, Piermont Flywheel Gallery, Piermont,
New York
new figuratively influenced abstractions
charcoal on paper and oil
paint on canvas
1998
Rayburn Light, College of New Rochelle, New
Rochelle, New York
recent
abstract compositions with figurative references
oil on wood and canvas
1996
The Main Street Gallery, Dobbs Ferry, New York
recent large scale expressionistic portrait and group figurative compositions
in oil
1996
Igor Trout Fine Arts, New Rochelle, New York
overview of expressionistic painting evolution of past four years
figurative references in acrylic and oil
1996
Harrison Public Library, Harrison, New York
recent expressionistic portrait and figure studies in oil and mixed media
1995
Dobbs
Ferry Art Workshop, Dobbs Ferry, New York
expressionistic small portrait and figurative studies in acrylic with oil
pastel
2007 The Flat File Show, William
Maxwell Fine Arts, Peekskill, New York
twenty abstract figurative drawings in charcoal, oil medium, and various
combinations of white chalk, gesso, and black and white oil-based enamel
on Rieves Paper
2006-2007 New Rochelle Artists,
Office of the Mayor, New Rochelle, New York
one large painting in the style of Romare Bearden showcased in an exhibit of
work by New Rochelle artists referring to the city of New Rochelle
2005 The Other Side, Studio
12N@resolution, New York, New
York
artists/as/teachers/as/artists – curated by Alexi Brock – a selection of
figurative abstractions in oil paint and charcoal, various sizes
2005 Tri-State Juried Exhibition,
Katonah Museum of Art, Katonah, New York
one new figurative abstraction – charcoal and oil medium on wood
2004
The Westchester Biennial, 2004, Castle Gallery, The
College of New Rochelle, New Rochelle,
New
York
juried all-media art exhibition featuring innovative works by Westchester
County artists - two new figurative abstractions - oil on found wood
2003
The Drawing Show, Westchester Arts Council,
White Plains, New
York
juried exhibition of Westchester County artists, curated by Dr. Rosemary
Cohane Erpf - various sized figurative abstractions - charcoal on paper
2002
The Human Presence: Interpretations,
Westchester Arts Council,
White Plains, New
York
juried
exhibition of Westchester County artists, curated by Rosemary Cohane Erpf -
various sized figurative abstractions - oil on canvas and charcoal on paper
2002
International Group Show 2002, Caelum Gallery,
New York,
New
York
one
figurative abstraction - oil on canvas
2001
Holiday Salon Show, Maxwell Fine Arts, Peekskill,
New
York
Small
figurative abstractions - oil on canvas and charcoal on paper
2001
Teaching Artists II, The Rye Arts Center,
Rye,
New
York
juried exhibition of the work of Art Educators, curated by Elizabeth Thompson
Colleary - new closely cropped abstractions referring to the figure - oil on
canvas
2001
Fabulous Fakes, The New Rochelle Public Library,
New Rochelle, New
York
Invitational exhibition of work by artists in the style of the masters,
curated by Thea Eichler of the New Rochelle Council on the Arts - one large
piece emulating Romare Bearden - mixed media on heavyweight handmade paper
2001
One Wall, Walter Wickiser Gallery,
New York, New
York
new small abstractions referring to the figure - oil on canvas
2001
Artists of the Third Millennium, Walter Wickiser Gallery,
New York, New
York
recent small abstractions referring to the figure and
landscape - oil
1999
Allegorical Mutations, Fleetwood Stage Art Gallery at
Wildcliff, New Rochelle, New York
two-person exhibition with Joanna
Kornreich, curated by David Terry and Alexandra Rutsch-Brock of the
Pelham Art Center - expressionistic abstractions, with
figurative references - oil
1999
Piermont Flywheel Gallery, Piermont, New York
small works
exhibition
by members of the gallery - recent abstract oil paintings on canvas and wood
1997
Loft
55, New Rochelle, New York
open studio by artist members of
the building - new small scale abstract paintings - oil on canvas and
board
1997
Annual Juried Exhibition, Synchronicity Space, New
York, New
York
curated by Priska Juschka and gallery-represented artists
figurative abstractions - oil on canvas and wood
1996
Annual Juried Exhibition, Edward Day Gallery, Ontario,
Canada
curated by Daphne Emanuel - one large scale expressionistic oil portrait
1996
The Figure in Art, The Gallery, Dobbs Ferry, New York
curated by
Robert
Donald - large scale expressionistic figurative compositions - oil
EXPERIENCE
2000
- Present Art Teacher, Mamaroneck High School, Mamaroneck,
New York
teach
Art Foundation
and Illustration
1995 -
Present Don Keene Studio,
Madison, Connecticut
teach group and individual classes in drawing
and painting to children and adults
1995 -
2007
Don Keene Studio, New Rochelle, New York
taught group and individual classes in drawing
and painting to children and adults
2006
Guest Lecturer, Madison Art Society, Madison, Connecticut
gave a two hour demonstration on portrait painting
2003
Visiting Artist, The Guilford Handcraft Center, Guilford, Connecticut
taught a two-day workshop entitled Breaking the Rules of Painting
2001,
2000, 1997 Guest Lecturer, Master Teachers Workshop, College of
New
Rochelle, New Rochelle, New York
part of a group presentation
by secondary school art teachers to graduate
level art education students
1993
- 2000 Chair, Fine Arts Department, Iona Preparatory School, New Rochelle,
New York
responsible for teaching all art courses offered at the school: Foundation
Drawing and
Design,
Senior Art Projects, portfolio development and
curating exhibitions for students and guest artists in the
Paul Verni Fine Arts Center
1998 Guest Lecturer, College Center Exhibit Hall, College of New
Rochelle, New Rochelle, New York
gave a gallery
talk
discussing the work in my solo exhibition, Rayburn
Light, and answered questions from the audience
1993
- 1998
Instructor, Pelham Art Center, Pelham, New York
taught sketch-book drawing to young students, and
drawing and painting to adults
1996 Guest Lecturer, Harrison Council for the Arts, Harrison,
New York
presented slides of my recent work and answered questions pertaining to my role
as an artist
1989
- 1992
Instructor,
School of Visual Arts, New York, New York
taught Principles of Illustration to second year students
Jack Endewelt and Marshall Arisman, department chairs
SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY
Gilwit, Kathy, “Mayor’s
Office Art Gallery,” The Sound Report, New Rochelle, NY, August 11, 2006
Lombardi, D. Dominick,
“Drawings and Paintings, Rich in Symbolism,” The New York Times,
Sunday, June 15, 2003
Lombardi, D. Dominick, “Abstract Paintings That Create a Visual Roller Coaster
Ride,” The New York Times, Sunday, December 15, 2002
Howard, Brian J., “Artists explore the human form – figuratively speaking,”
The Star, Peekskill, NY, November 28, 2002
Barry, Amy J., “Spotlight on the Arts: Featuring Don Keene, Painter,” The
Harbor News, Madison, CT, March 14, 2002
Withers, James, “Fakes Prove Fabulous at Library Exhibit”, Standard Star,
New Rochelle, NY, November 9, 2001
SELECTED COLLECTIONS
Mr. Justo Salcedo, Larchmont, New York and Spain
Dr. and Mrs. William C. Maxwell, Peekskill, New York
Mr. and Mrs. Larry Blizard, Dobbs Ferry, New York
Mr. and Mrs. James Kiberd, Dobbs Ferry, New York
Mr. and Mrs. Thom Christopher, New York, New York
Ms. Gretchen Keene, Redondo Beach, California
Mr. and Mrs. Larry Eichler, New Rochelle, New York
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Stillman, Mamaroneck, New York
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