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Alan B. Tuttle
Alan B. Tuttle considers himself a "self-taught" artist with 25 years of experience in painting and eight years in sculpting. His artwork has been featured in international juried art competitions and exhibitions, as well as in books and magazine articles. Mr. Tuttle is the founder and chairman of
"Giving Back," a not-for-profit program to raise awareness about the plight of the homeless and raise money for charities that aid them. The program has been responsible for raising over one million dollars since 1991. It also showcases a series of his paintings of the homeless. It is no surprise that Mr. Tuttle spearheaded the Empty Bowls program to help raise awareness of hunger and homelessness and raise funds for those local programs that provide relief. The first-ever Empty Bowls program raised $26,000 for the local food pantries.
The goal of Mr. Tuttle as an artist is to embrace the reality of life every day through painting and sculpture. He doesn't seek out personal, social or political issues, but has learned to recognize when a reply or response is within. When a message or statement emerges from within, he wants the viewer to get it too. It is impossible to capture the multi-faceted approach to Alan's work within a written statement. Creating is an intense, complex and passionate act that cannot be conveyed in words. Alan’s life is immersed in the creation of art. The content of his work may be profound or merely touch on the surface of that which is familiar.
Alan has started work on the "Domiciles Project" which is a public art display at locations across the United States. The display features a variety of doors that tell a story. Hopefully the
"Domiciles Project" will culminate into a book. You may contact Alan at
oldstone@northnet.org.
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