Simon Cowell

Simon Cowell, “The Uneasy Feeling”, Oil on Board, 12 x 16 Inches

“Born in 1988 on the northern beaches of Sydney, Australia, from a very young age, I was fascinated with making stuff. As I grew I experimented with many means of creativity, ranging from sculpting and drawing to digital animation and graphic design. Every step sent me more and more towards the practice of drawing and painting. Drawing was so alluring to me that I still remember the excitement I felt when I first saw a skilled draughtsman creating the illusion of worlds on a page. The process is so simple, just a pen or pencil and a sheet of paper or some pigment and a brush, yet the opportunities are endless. I just had to do it too.

Taking inspiration from concept artists and illustrators I saw online I found a way to learn to draw. In 2007 I began full time at the Julian Ashton Art School, a classical fine arts atelier. There I learned from the figure and slowly developed a deep attraction to drawing from the world around me, and the people living in it.”

-Simon Cowell

Adam Westerberg

Paintings by Adam Westerberg

Native Californian Aaron Westerberg grew up in San Diego. He studied with Jeff Watts and attended the California Art Institute, where he later taught, and expanded his focus to include the works of nineteenth century American and European Masters. Aaron feels a connection to these great painters of form and light. In his paintings, he strives for elegance and timelessness while striking a balance between classic techniques and contemporary subject matter.

His work has been highlighted in national and international publications including Fine Art Connoisseur, Artist’s Magazine and American Art Collector, and has been exhibited in fine art galleries throughout the United States.  Aaron is a Signature member of the California Art Club.