About Gretchen Schmid

Gretchen Schmid – Fine Art Painter

Gretchen Schmid, daughter of the painter Richard Schmid, began her studies with him at an early age. Clearly intent on following her love of art, she continued her studies in the classical tradition of painting at the American Academy of Art and The Palette and Chisel Academy, both of Chicago. While pursuing her studies later at the Lyme Academy in Connecticut, Gretchen entered the professional art world with exhibitions and sales of her work in various galleries in the United States.

Though she explores all manner of subjects, her skill and fondness for painting people has established her a well-deserved reputation as a portrait painter. Gretchen’s success as a portrait artist is derived from her earliest experiences growing up in an artistic home and her exposure to the highest standards of painting. Her love of portraiture and insistence upon perfection underlie her reputation for excellence in this specialty.  

Gretchen by the Lake by Grethen Schmid.
Gretchen by the Lake, 24×36″, Oil on canvas.

Learn More about Gretchen Schmid

Fine Art Education

  • American Academy of Art, Chicago, IL
  • The Palette & Chisel Academy of Art, Chicago, IL
  • The Lyme Academy College of Fine Art, Old Lyme, CT

Exhibitions and Group Shows

  • Talisman Gallery, Bartlesville, OK
  • The Gilcrease Museum of American Art Miniature Show, Tulsa, OK
  • The Richard Schmid Art Auction, Rist Canyon, CO
  • Settlers West Miniature Show, Tucson, AZ
  • The Las Vegas Art Auction, Las Vegas, NV
  • Merrill Gallery, Denver, CO
  • Smith-Klein Gallery, Boulder, CO
  • Columbine Gallery, Two-Person Show, Loveland, CO
  • Wally Grewe Fall Classic Show, Elko, MN
  • Merrill Lynch Bank Sponsored Art Show, Old Lyme, CT
  • Sherman, CT Group Show, Sherman, CT
  • National Public Radio Art Auction and 30-second spot on NPR Television
  • Ben Dodson Gallery, Oklahoma
  • University Women Painter’s Club Show, Alabama

 

White to Move by Gretchen Schmid
White to Move by Gretchen Schmid captures the mindset and emotion of a chess player, deep in thought, on an 18×20 oil painted on canvas.

Portraits by Gretchen Schmid

Commissioned portraits created in oil paint, of people and animals, are available on request.

Samantha and a Duck by Gretchen Schmid
Samantha and a Duck 18×32″, oil on canvas

 Contact Gretchen to purchase or to commission artworks today.