Bio/Calendar

BIO
I’ve been painting since early childhood. I attended San Jose State University, studying under Eric Oback, Robert Freimark (student of Henri Matisse) and Sam Richardson, graduating with scholarship honors in 1968. I have since been in numerous one-person and group shows throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, and in Colorado, Arizona and Japan. In 2001 I had a one-person exhibit at the Museum of Northeast Nevada, as featured in VIA magazine. I currently participate each October in Santa Cruz Open Studios, and other shows throughout
the year.

As a songwriter, I’ve performed in clubs and venues in California, Canada, and on Island Princess Cruises, and wrote and produced the album “Julienne” in 1980. My most recent release is “Restless Heart” featuring 14 original songs, available on CD.

2007 CALENDAR
April 15-June 8: "The Sea Around Us", represented in group show, Eloise Pickard Smith Gallery, Cowell College, UCSC, 1156 High Street, Santa Cruz CA, Tues-Sun 11-5 pm

May 5-6: "Chico Artisan's Faire", Plaza Park, Chico CA, 10-5 pm

May 12: "The Simple Life", new paintings and songs by Russell Brutsché, at the Santa Cruz Art League, 526 Broadway, Santa Cruz CA, 2-8 pm

May 26-27: "Kiwanis Memorial Craft Fair", Natural High School, 810 N. Main St., Lakeport CA, 9-5 pm

June 30/July 1-2: " Art in the Park", Morro Bay City Park, Morro Bay CA, 10-5 pm

July 21-28: "Festival of Art & Wine", Duncan Mills CA, 10-5 pm

August 11-12: "Scotts Valley Art & Wine Festival", Skypark on King's Village Rd., Scotts Valley CA, 10-5 pm

October 6-7, 13-14, 20-21: "Santa Cruz Open Studios", at the Brutsché studio, 133 Glenwood Av, Santa Cruz CA, 11-6 pm (part of county-wide open-studio event).

Additional shows throughout year: email russellb@baymoon.com or phone (831)426-4825 for schedule.