Butch McCarthy
Artist
Butch McCarthy has been painting most of his life, He is self-taught enjoying encouragement from his father, an amateur painter and relying on the advice of countless generous artists over the years. He began seriously painting 10 years ago after retiring from the business world. A life-long musician, Butch still performs at various venues in Southern New England combining music and art all year long. His paintings have been displayed at Frying Pan Gallery is Wellfleet MA, The Drawing Room in New Bedford MA and Gallery X in New Bedford MA. He works from a studio in his home in New Bedford, Massachusetts.
“I paint every day even if it’s only for a few minutes. I found serenity at the easel and lose myself in the image. If I’m not painting or playing music, I’m usually thinking about the next piece or project.”
Butch McCarthy has been painting most of his life, He is self-taught enjoying encouragement from his father, an amateur painter and relying on the advice of countless generous artists over the years. He began seriously painting 10 years ago after retiring from the business world. A life-long musician, Butch still performs at various venues in Southern New England combining music and art all year long. His paintings have been displayed at Frying Pan Gallery is Wellfleet MA, The Drawing Room in New Bedford MA and Gallery X in New Bedford MA. He works from a studio in his home in New Bedford, Massachusetts.
“I paint every day even if it’s only for a few minutes. I found serenity at the easel and lose myself in the image. If I’m not painting or playing music, I’m usually thinking about the next piece or project.”