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has
painted for over 30 years, developing his self-taught
and highly personalized style. His paintings are
full of vibrant color and are realistic in detail.
They include impressions gained firsthand through
observation and close study of the subjects chosen.
His technique has evolved through painting with oils,
watercolors, and acrylics, working mainly in acrylics.
While
painting of a series of commissioned originals for
the state of South Carolina, he was encouraged to have
his paintings printed. Early success with the first
prints led to a full time career as a professional
artist. After establishing himself with over 40 limited
edition prints, Gordon, his wife, Paula, and daughter,
Marcie, decided in 1990 to take another big step and
open the Gordon Wheeler Gallery in Charleston, S.C.
Inspired
by personal experiences and travels, Gordon continues
to expand his subject matter. He loves painting a wide
variety of subjects including the breathtaking beauty
of historic Charleston, the surrounding low country
coastline area and golf courses. Gordon’s first golf
prints were of "amen corner" and the practice
range at Augusta National Golf Course. Gordon achieved
wide recognition when he was commissioned to paint
the famous Ocean Course for the 1991 Ryder Cup official
prints and posters.
Gordon’s
commissioned work for various PGA events incudes the
official prints and posters for the 1991 Ryder Cup
at Kiawah Island, the 1995 Ryder Cup at Oak Hill, the
PGA Championships at Valhalla (1996 and 2000), Winged
Foot (1997), and Sahalee (1998). He painted for the
World Cup of Golf at Kiawah Island (1997) and the PGA
Tour Championship at East Lake at Atlanta (1998). His
successful golf art is collected worldwide.
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