Ron Morecraft
Alexander, NC
About the Artist
Ron Morecraft spent over 30 years as a special effects photographer in New York City and New Jersey, creating fantasy images for clients ranging from Columbia Records and MTV to Revlon and The New York Times.
With his background in fine art, his painterly approach blossomed with the advent of Photoshop and other digital tools. Ron doesn't just take pictures, he "makes" pictures, executing his visions by supplementing his photographic work with his digital design skills. His subject matter ranges from travel to still life. Each image is unique – either as a painting, a collage or str…
About the Artist
Ron Morecraft spent over 30 years as a special effects photographer in New York City and New Jersey, creating fantasy images for clients ranging from Columbia Records and MTV to Revlon and The New York Times.
With his background in fine art, his painterly approach blossomed with the advent of Photoshop and other digital tools. Ron doesn't just take pictures, he "makes" pictures, executing his visions by supplementing his photographic work with his digital design skills. His subject matter ranges from travel to still life. Each image is unique – either as a painting, a collage or straight photograph.
Ron currently lives in Asheville, NC.
Artist’s Work
Selected Exhibitions
- Aesthetic Gallery, one man show
Asheville, NC, 2011 - Waynesville Arts Center, group show
Waynesville, NC, 2009 - Blk.Mt. Arts Center, group show
Black Mountain, NC, 2007 - Biltmore Estate, group show
Asheville, NC, 2007
Press and Accolades
- Laurel of Asheville Mag. featured artist & cover
July 2009 - Asheville Airport Gallery Show
Feb. to April 2013 - The UpDraft Gallery, Asheville
May 10th to June 10th /13
Education
- Academy of Fine Art,
Rome,1963 - Academy of Fine Art,
Milan,1962 - Newark School of Art, Certificate
Newark, NJ,1961