Spike Ress

Spike Ress was born in Long Island, New York but grew up in New Mexico where the landscape and culture influenced his artistic direction. Ress’ early years were spent as a designer and illustrator. In 1978 he left his commercial art career to pursue fine art full-time. Ress is a member of Plein Air Painters of Utah, Plein Air Painters of New Mexico and was elected a member of the Plein Air Painters of America in 2021. Ress is also a signature member of several state, regional and national watercolor societies including the Western Federation of Watercolor Societies, Watercolor West and the Utah Watercolor Society. He exhibits extensively and has earned numerous awards. His paintings are in museums, corporate and private collections throughout the country.