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Curtis Maynard has resided in Kern County for more than 45 years. The father of four, and grandfather of ten, Maynard has had a life-long interest in art. This interest has been augmented through training at Bakersfield College, private workshops, and other schools in the area.

Maynard is multi-talented and is an accomplished musician, singer, and composer. In addition, he teaches several aerobics classes a week.

Working in varied mediums and styles seems to be the key to Maynard's enthusiasm, passion, and continued drive for his art. His realistic

delicate, floral watercolors are a direct contrast to his bold and exhuberant abstract acrylics. His dynamic use of shapes and color make all a visual delight.

Artists Chalita Robinson, Al Davis, and Laddie John Dill are Maynard's most recent sources of inspiration and instruction, prodding him to strive toward higher goals and aspirations.

"Bringing joy or appreciation to the beholder is the main criteria for works being finished these days," says Maynard. "I just want my art to make a difference in someone's life, even if only my own."

It is with much enthusiasm and joy that he has agreed to visually share that inner part of himself with you.

Exhibitions

Solo

2000, 2001

Spotlight Theatre Gallery

Bakersfield

2000

Wasco Festival of Roses

Featured Artist

Group

2001

Spotlight Theatre, "Les Hommes Artistes"

2002

Wasco Festival of Roses, Co-Featured Artist

Kern Central Credit Union

CSUB Jazz Festival

Arts Council of Kern Bakersfield Co-Featured Artist

Maestri Gallery

Bakersfield, "Details","Transport", "Dreamscapes"

2003

Jill Thayer Galleries, "The Art Among Us", 5-artist show

Maestri Gallery "Visual Rhythm", 5-artist show

2004 Sherman Oaks Hospital Foundation Arts Festival

Juried

1998, 1999

Kern Island Arts Festival

2000

Bakersfield Museum of Art Visual Arts Festival

2001, 2002

Bakersfield Art Association

2005 Bakersfield Museum of Art Visual Arts Festival