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 Jose, California, he began creating and drawing at an early age. C.S. holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in advertising from San Jose 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 in private practice and provides treatment and support for individuals with memory and cognitive impairments.

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.

CV

2024

January/April - Jaimie Belew Interior Design. San Carlos, CA (solo exhibit)

2023

June/August - Danville Art Gallery, “The Art of a Story”. Danville, CA (juried exhibit)

May - Ruth Bancroft Garden. Walnut Creek, CA (live paint with string quartet and exhibit)

2021

November/January – Artworks Downtown Gallery, “Small Works Exhibition”. Marin, CA (juried exhibit)

September/October - Tellus Coffee. Walnut Creek, CA (solo exhibit)

2019

July/September - Abrams-Claghorn Gallery. Albany, CA (group exhibit) July/September - 1688 Hair Studio. Walnut Creek, CA (solo exhibit) July - Meadowcroft Wines at Cornerstone. Sonoma, CA (solo exhibit/live paint)

Publications:

2023

New Art Project, 2nd Edition

2022

Artfoilo Art Annual, 3rd edition

2021

Artfoilo Art Annual, 2rd edition

Press:

2024

Vulnerability in Life and Art – podcast interview 2023

New & Abstract Art Radar – online interview