R. Allan Lister, fine artist

R. Allan Lister, fine artist Newton, KS I paint what interests me at the moment. I studied art from childhood to adult. My work background includes, graphic design, professional clown and fire fighter, I love painting fire scenes. My goal is that you "smell the smoke" and "feel the heat!"

Galleries

Firescapes My Firescape Paintings I worked both as a professional with the Wichita Fire Department, then later as a volunteer fire fighter with Whitewater and Walton, Kansas for many years. During this time I painted off and on. I have now made the transition back to my roots and training, using paint, pallet, and brush to create pictures and wall art.

Small Artwork & ACEOs Smaller Artwork generally includes art under 8" x 10". They may be pieces painted on a variety of surfaces such as wood panel, masonite, canvas, paper, or matboard etc. ACEOs (Art Card Editions and Originals) are 2.5 inch by 3.5 inch collectible works of art the size of traditional trading cards.

Landscapes 9 items

Still Life 5 items

Inspirational 7 items

Clowns The Artwork This gallery contains both wall art and 3-D art. Eventually, included will be magic items that may be used for a magic show or as decor or as a conversation piece.

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Newton, KS 67114
United States

About

My father owned a printing business, so with lots of scrap paper and a pencil, what else was there for me to do but draw? Recognizing my interest and “talent," my parents enrolled me in art classes. Starting at about seven, I studied with the Wichita Art Association and then the Wichita School of Fine Arts. Prominent local artist, Genevive Ingram Frickle, was my private instructor for about eight years. As an adult, I worked in the printing and graphic design industry, eventually owning my own business. I also worked both as a professional in the 1960s and later as a volunteer fire fighter for several years. During this time I painted off and on. Brightly colored wardrobes, props, and the opportunity of working with people attracted me to another vocation within the arts. I started to clown about 1978 and went full time in 1992. This involved designing promotional materials, writing the scripts, designing, building and painting the props and staging for over forty different skits, schticks, and shows. I...

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