About Lex Munson

Primarily self taught, Lex Munson's varied career in the arts has ranged from the publication of his first note card series at age 17 to the creation of a continuous 450' long, 5,000 square foot mural on canvas depicting Califomia's Gold Rush Era.At age 19 Munson was called into the Viet Nam conflict, where his pen and ink work flourished until 1971 when he moved to Japan. Traveling and painting, he developed an appreciation of watercolor and Oriental art "The exquisite simplicity of the art impressed and inspired me. The classic interpretations of misty mountains and waterfalls recalled Yosemite's essence, and became part of my artistic expressions."

In 1973 he returned to the California foothills near Yosemite Park and opened his design and art studio. He developed and began teaching his unique 'Dynamic Wet Into Wet Watercolor Techniques'. These classes and demonstrations have continued through today. They have evolved into his 'Art Adventures' which is a series of 3-7 day outdoor workshops. Locations and themes have included 'Hike, Bike and Paint Yosemite', 'Live at a Lighthouse', 'Paddle & Paint Raft Trips', and 'High Sierra Ghost Town Adventure'.

Most of Lex Munson's paintings are visions, painted without reference materials, and based on his childhood in the peaceful, spiritual embrace of Yosemite Valley. "I believe that I have been given a gift. My purpose is to pass on and share the spiritual essence of Yosemite and the High Country through my paintings."

Lex Munson has been a professional artist and designer for thirty years, His projects have ranged from designing banks to theatre sets, from interior design and graphic arts to theme trade shows and major retail/industrial exhibits. He has taught and inspired hundreds of artists from beginners to instructors with his unique, dynamic methods. He holds a reputation for creative and entertaining demonstrations. His works appear in many private and corporate collections throughout the US and "abroad".