Gordon Haas

"When I paint I use color theories from the French Impressionists, using transparent layers for depth and richness of color."
-Gordon Haas

Beginning in 1985, Gordon Haas worked in New York on illustrations for book jacket covers, children's books and magazines. After about five years, he decided to paint full time. Haas paints landscapes of Bucks County, France and Italy in oil on panel. He uses color theories similar to the French Impressionists for developing mood. By using the layering techniques of the Dutch masters, he is able to achieve visual depth in his work. He sketches and paints in his studio and on location. Haas runs art galleries in Lambertville, New Jersey and New Hope, Pennsylvania, showcasing his art.

Education and Training
Gordon Haas received his B.F.A. in illustration from the Rhode Island School of Design in 1984. His mentors/teachers include Chris Van Allsburg and Nicholas Palermo.

Teachers and Influences
Andrew Wyeth, the French Impressionists, his Uncle, Hamilton Young

Connection to Bucks County
Haas has lived for many years in New Hope and has operated his own Gallery, showing exclusively his own paintings, since 1993.

Colleagues and Affiliations
Haas considers Alan Fetterman and Robert Beck as his colleagues.

Major Solo Exhibitions
Haas-Muth Gallery, New Hope, PA, 2004-present
Haas Gallery, Lambertville, NJ, 1993-present
Galerie d' art de L 'Echanson, Laon, France, 1998

Major Group Exhibitions
Cotignac, France, 2003
Lambertville Atelier
Arles, France, 1999

Major Awards
Mullham Companies Award, 17th Annual Juried Exhibition, The Coryell Gallery, 1997
Honorable Mention, The New Century, New Hope Arts Commission, 1995
First Place, Upper Merion Cultural Center, King of Prussia, PA, 1995
Merit Award, Community Arts Center, Wallingford, PA, 1995
Certificate of Excellence, SOHO International, 1993
First Place in Oil, Ringwood Manor Association of Arts, 1993
Certificate of Merit, Kent Art Association, 1993
The Sally Logue Foundation Award, CAA Juried Show, 1993
First Place NJ Chapter, National Society of Arts and Letters, 1986
Honorable Mention, National Awards Competition, National Society of Arts and Letters, 1986