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. In 2008 my illustrations were used as book covers for novels "Iowa Terror" and "Guests of the Nation" by author Mike Palecek. 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.

2009 CALENDAR
April 18: "Unlawful Gatherings: an Artist's Perspective", new paintings and songs by Russell Brutsché at the Santa Cruz Art League, 526 Broadway (just off Ocean St.), Santa Cruz CA, art exhibit 2-8 pm, music performances 4 and 6 pm

May 3: "May Day Art Faire", 412 Gharkey St., Santa Cruz CA, 10-5 pm

June 6-7: "Mateel Summer Arts & Music Festival", Benbow Lake near Garberville CA, 10-6 pm

August 8-9: "Scotts Valley Art & Wine Festival", at Skypark on Kings Village Rd., Scotts Valley CA, 10-6 pm

October 3-4, 17-18: "Santa Cruz Open Studios", at the Brutsché studio, 133 Glenwood Av. (off Ocean St. near Hwy 1), 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.