paul spangler
 

Born in 1973, Paul Spangler is from Lawrenceville, IL.  He developed an early
interest in art while in high school but it was not until college that it
became his passion.  He attended Vincennes University majoring in Commercial
Art & Design which included studies in illustration, figure drawing, and logo
design.

Spangler works primarily in pencil and watercolor.  His favorite subjects are
People, Landscapes, Aviation, and Automobiles.

Spangler considers himself a realist in the traditional sense.  "I try to
reach beyond just getting a likeness in a portrait by breathing life into the
subject."  Some of his favorite artists and illustrators are John Singer
Sargent, Thomas Eakins, Norman Rockwell, and Dru Struzan.

Paul has entered several art competitions in Lawrence, Crawford, and Knox
Counties and has won several awards for his pencil drawings. A number of his
works are in private collections. He also has begun teaching workshops and
marketing prints of his artwork locally.  

Spangler's work is on display at Pioneer Winery and The Village Framery both
located in Palestine, IL and at Blue Moon Gallery & Studios in Vincennes,
IN.