Tom McAleer

 

Tom McAleer is a plein air painter who paints daily despite the inclement New England weather. This prolific painter’s main focus is on the process described as a quick therapy session that helps refocus on the daily rhythm of life and how it relates to the rhythm of nature. Not only does he draw inspiration from nature and what’s in front of him, but also the constant inspiration from those folks with disabilities with whom he works for. Tom played an important role in last years AAMR conference with over three hundred attendees. It focuses on outsider arts and the importance of its role in supporting folks with disabilities, and its advantage of helping folks share their stories through creative expression. Tom also is the administrator of the Top Drawer Art Center in East Providence Rhode Island. This center has quickly become the leader in Outsider Arts here in Rhode Island. Tom feels this experience has had a significant impact on his work as an artist.

“The speed of his work translates into a palpable sense of movement in his work. The branches of the trees are blowing, and the yellow line in the middle of the road is about to veer off the edge of the painting. Even the house he often chooses as subjects seem about to take flight. Tom’s paintings are as buoyant as his personality done with quick deliberate strokes often while listening to urban rhythm and blues, rap, and hip hop. Often these paintings can be found left behind on our local roadways for a lucky person to find.” Jen Lighty

Contact: mcaleer3054@aol.com

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