Tad Retz

Tad Retz enjoys creating through traditional methods of painting in oil, acrylic, or gouache as well as painting digitally. Though known for his landscapes, he is known to paint other subject matter that inspires him. He has traveled the country studying and learning with numerous artists as schooling. Tad’s work is shown in galleries and shows around the country. He occasionally teaches workshops throughout the U.S. each year.

Tad Retz has been painting professionally since the age of 20. Before that he was a sculptor, receiving the prestigious National Gold Key award for which he was invited to Carnegie Hall in New York City to accept. His training has involved studying with accomplished artists, attending classes at the college level, and intense independent study. Says Retz, “My studying takes the form of painting everyday, continuing my study of masters’ paintings, reading books by established artists, learning about their ideas and techniques. I feel that painting every day is the best schooling.