Spencer Poulter  – biography

“If you hear a voice within you say ‘you cannot paint’, then by all means paint and that voice shall be silenced.” Vincent Van Gogh

I’ve never questioned my want to be an artist. I am simply compelled to express myself with my hands. I consider myself a painter, but I lend myself to whatever medium speaks to me, whether that is paint, wood, en-caustic wax, bronze, print making, or my latest medium, film photography.  During my early 20’s I found myself figure modeling for fellow artists in order to make some dough. Through these experiences modeling I have found a new appreciation and love for figure photography.  My painting compositions range from realistic landscapes to expressionist abstract figures.  I never know what I’m going to create next, but I can promise you I will put my entire soul into it.

Exhibitions

Managed WinterSun Gallery 2015-2017 San Luis Obispo

Participant is OPEN STUDIOS ART TOURS in San Luis Obispo County 2016-18

Exhibited sculptures at the Morro Bay Art Center “Figures” show April 2018

Awarded Honorable Mention in Photography at the Harold J. Miossi Gallery, San Luis Obispo 2018

Associate Degree in Art history from Cuesta College

Associate Degree in Studio Arts from Cuesta College