On Wednesday, April 10, at 7:30 pm, The Society of Creative Arts of Newtown (SCAN) will have Robert Lenz painting a still life in oil.

The program will be offered in the lower level of Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main Street (at the flagpole).

All are invited to observe the interesting process. Admission is free.

Robert Lenz grew up in the Chicago area and studied fine art at the University of Illinois.

During the last year of his college curriculum, he took a course called Advertising Design. So inspired by this advertising course, he left Illinois after graduation to start a job in New York City as an assistant art director at McCann Erickson, the second largest agency in New York.

Mr Lenz climbed the usual ladder of success, and 34 years later, he retired as chairman of Backer Spielvogel Bates.

Out of curiosity, he picked up the paintbrush again… and a new career was in the making. Realizing his passion for art was still there, he began taking courses again. He has since studied as Silvermine School of Art and Washington Art Association in Connecticut and the National Academy of Design and Art Students League in New York City.

Painting, printing, showing, and now teaching, Mr Lenz has established himself as a widely known and respected representational artist in both Connecticut and New York. His studio is located in South Kent.

“I feel extremely fortunate to have had two exciting, creative careers…. the second one only now getting into gear,” Mr Lenz has said. “I can’t wait to wake up each morning to get out to the studio to start painting.”

Reservations are not needed for SCAN programs, but additional information is always available at scanart.org.