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ARTIST BIO
Internationally renowned artist Ezra Tucker has spent over two and a half decades creating some of America’s most enduring images. His distinctive style, Nouveau Victorian Realism, blends classical realism with imaginative settings, reminiscent of Victorian-era painters. Whether portraying majestic animals, dynamic landscapes, or compelling human figures, Ezra’s work captivates audiences with its depth and storytelling.
Ezra’s fascination with wildlife goes beyond artistic representation—he sees each animal as an individual, possessing intelligence, personality, and a connection to human nature. His paintings highlight the subtle gestures and movements of his subjects, emphasizing the rich textures and vibrant colors found in their fur, feathers, and surroundings.
Among Ezra’s most celebrated subjects are animals, particularly horses—depicted with striking detail and emotion. His talent led to an esteemed commission illustrating Album of Horses, a children’s book by renowned equine author Marguerite Henry. He has also contributed artwork to Star Wars: Dark Forces – Rebel Agent and Cheryl Ladd’s children’s book The Adventures of Little Nettie Windship.
Ezra’s work has been showcased in prestigious exhibitions, including the 1982 World’s Fair in Knoxville, the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., the Texas Rangers Historical Museum, the Canton Museum of Art, the Bruce Watkins Center, and a One-Man Show at the Art Institute of Southern California. His contributions to the art world extend beyond his paintings, he is a long-standing member of the Graphic Artist Guild and the Los Angeles Society of Illustrators.
A graduate of the Memphis Academy of Arts, where he earned a BFA in Advertising Design, Ezra has built a career that seamlessly merges fine art with commercial illustration. He has lived in picturesque settings in California and, more recently, Colorado, alongside his wife of twenty years and their three children.
Through his compelling compositions, Ezra Tucker continues to redefine realism, bringing timeless beauty and storytelling to audiences worldwide while advocating for the preservation of wildlife and the natural world.
