C.S. McIntire

C.S. McIntire

b. 1966 San José, California

A self-taught painter, C.S. McIntire has exhibited pieces in juried gallery exhibits and solo shows throughout the greater San Francisco Bay Area. Born and raised in San José, California, he began creating and drawing at an early age. C.S. holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in advertising from San José State University. He previously worked as both a graphic designer and art director, where he merged freehand illustration with computerized layout and design. In addition to painting, C.S. also holds a Master of Science degree in speech pathology and audiology. He is a licensed speech-language pathologist and provides treatment and support for individuals with memory and cognitive impairments.

C.S. McIntire is currently represented by: Bird Dog Arts (CA), Divorce Gallery (OR), Colonna Contemporary (PA) in the U.S. and Édition (Canada) and Galerie Stilhaus (Germany)

Artist Statement

I am both thankful for, and frustrated by, my extremely vivid imagination. I’ve always been a visual person – I like to look at things. I look at color. I look at shape. I look at how color and shape change in different light or while in motion. Nature always centers me. A simple hike sparks creativity and inspires my palette.

For me, creating is all about connection. The deeper I get into creating, the deeper I drop into and connect with my own “open” and authentic space. Be it a pairing of intense colors, bold brush strokes, or subtle mark making – I want to convey the energy and emotion I feel in that moment, to connect with the viewer.

I draw inspiration from artists such as De Kooning, Pollock, Diebenkorn and Van Gogh as well as by colors and forms found
in nature.