Paul Brand Paintings
Dad and Renee at Motif #1, Rockport, Massachusetts
Award Winners
Rocky Mountain High
An Island in the Bay
Maine Vision
Along Route 199
Hong Kong Backwater
Blue House
Biography
Awards and Exhibitions
Paul has won more than 30 awards at the Crosby Festival of the Arts, Art on the Mall, University of Toledo, the Parkwood Gallery, Toledo, and at the Toledo Artists’ Club. His paintings have been accepted in competitive exhibitions, including at the Community Gallery of the Toledo Museum of Art, the Ohio Watercolor Society Annual, Fusion Arts Gallery, Santa Fe, the Ohio Art League Fall Juried Show, Columbus, Ohio, the Fine Arts exhibit, Professional Level at the Ohio State Fair, Columbus, Ohio, the TFAS100 +5 exhibit, Toledo, The Ohio State University at Mansfield, Ohio, the Great Lakes Pastel Society Annual, Grand Rapids, Michigan, the Findlay Art League, Findlay, Ohio, and the Wassenberg Art Center June Art Exhibit, Van Wert, Ohio. His paintings are in the permanent collection at the University of Tiffin and Stark State College, North Canton, Ohio.
He is represented by the Collector’s Corner at the Toledo Museum of Art, 20 North Gallery, Toledo, and the Gutman Gallery, Ann Arbor.
Paul juried two-dimensional work for the 47th Annual Crosby Festival of the Arts in 2012, and juried awards for the eighth Annual Levis Commons Fine Art Fair in 2012 in Perrysburg, Ohio, the Fine Arts show at the 2019 and 2021 Fulton County fair, and the 2013 Findlay Art League May Show
Growing up in the Bronx, he was influenced by an uncle and cousin who were artists, and spent many hours in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. His formal education was in Biomedical Science; he came to Toledo in 1975 to join the faculty of the Medical College of Ohio, retiring in 2012. He continued creating art as an avocation until he retired from the Medical College, and now works full time as an artist. Currently he paints for himself, and teaches painting at the Toledo Museum of Art, The Toledo Artists' Club, and other venues in Northwest Ohio. Paul is represented in the
Collector’s Corner at the Toledo Museum of Art, 20 North Gallery, the Toledo Artists' Club , and the Gutman Gallery in Ann Arbor.
About my Art
Paul paints and draws for the pleasure of putting color on paper, and to create paintings that fuse realistic images and strong abstract designs. In some paintings realism is dominant and in others, abstract design dominates. His work is characterized by bold compositions and bright color. He depicts diverse subjects, including abstracts, landscapes and still lifes, using watercolors, oils, pastels, or charcoal. Over the last 20 years, his paintings have been accepted in many competitive juried shows. He is represented by the Collector’s Corner at the Toledo Museum of Art, 20 North Gallery, Toledo, and Gutman Gallery, Ann Arbor.
This drawing is done on Fabriano 1264 Vellum Bristol with Copic cool gray markers.
149th Street Station in the Bronx. Growing up in the Bronx, I used the NYC subway to go to school, visit family, go on dates, and enjoy the city, especially Manhattan.
Classes
Paul's teaching style is informal, with emphasis on helping each student, emphasizing fundamentals, and frequent demonstrations. He has consistently been highly rated by his many students.
He began teaching art with a Pastel class for adults at the Toledo Museum of Art in 1995. He has continued to teach various media at the museum, the Toledo Artists' Club, the Art Supply Depo, and at other venues in Northwest Ohio and Southern Michigan.
All Media Class at the Toledo Artists' Club
Beginners welcome; cost $20 (cash or check). Come when you can, pay only when you come.
Wednesday afternoons, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Toledo Artists' Club. Different topics are covered each week; Paul will demonstrate the topic of the day.
As usual, you may paint with any medium, any subject; I will work one on one with you.
Contact Paul to let him know you are coming.
Painting Classes at the Toledo Museum of Art Winter 2025
Call the museum to register: 419 255 8000
Ink & Watercolor Fusion
This beginner-friendly course offers a straightforward approach to watercolor painting, making it perfect for adults with no prior experience. Start by gaining hands-on experience as you copy from our museum collection, honing your sketching skills and learning to capture the essence of your subjects. Discover the fundamentals of color theory tailored specifically for watercolors. Learn how to mix, match, and apply colors effectively to enhance your artwork. Explore essential watercolor techniques, from washes to layering, as you bring your sketches to life with vibrant hues.
5 Sundays, January 26th-February 23rd
1:00pm-4:00p, Rm 139
$135 for nonmembers, 10% off for member
Abstract Painting: Mixed Media Exploration
This class encourages imagination and experimentation, providing a supportive environment where you can develop your personal style. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your skills, students will understand the principles of composition to create
balanced and engaging artworks. Discover how to effectively use color to evoke emotion and harmony in your pieces and experiment with the strengths of various media, combining them to enhance your artistic expression.
5 Sundays, March 2nd-March 30th
1:00pm-4:00pm
5 Sundays, January 26th-February 23rd
1:00pm-4:00p, Rm 139
$135 for nonmembers, 10% off for member
