Thomas Stiltz

After a successful career in professional photography and graphic design, Thomas Stiltz began painting full time 25 years ago. He developed his style of realism through an exacting manipulation of materials, a photographic visual language, and the use of old world techniques, applying many layers of glazed oil paint. Using these methods, he imparts intensity, depth, rich color and light effects. He views his paintings as optimistic art, creating and inventing wonderful visions that express the shared pleasures of sight, taste, sound, smell and touch.

Exhibited by some 50 galleries world wide in the United States, Canada, and China, Stiltz has developed an international reputation among collectors around the world. He has been commissioned to produce works for many wineries and private patrons. His studio and home are located in Maryland where he lives with his wife Sheri; together they have raised daughters Jennifer and Julie.