"Dinner in the Valley" Oil Painting by Tom Krusinis

21x17 Original Oil Painting donated by Crossroad Art Center c/o The Estate of Tom Krusinis.

Tom Krusinis began his art career early with Crayola drawings on the pages of the Chicago Tribune. However, his formal education was not in art. Tom had a Bachelors & an MBA and spent 30 years working for major corporations in a variety of marketing & management positions. He painted throughout his corporate career, taking classes and workshops to build his skills. Early retirement opened the door to full-time dedication to his art.

Tom become an artist because Tom loved to paint! The creative process made him feel great. Color fueled his spirit, and, for him, nothing was better than painting on-location near home, throughout the U.S., or across Europe. Tom worked in a variety of media, however watercolor and oil were his major emphasis. While size and media may vary, the landscape is the dominant subject matter. One can visually enter the work and not need to see every brick, flower, or blade of grass. So enjoy the view.

• Company Name : Crossroads Art Center