Craig Sweere

Craig Sweere is a plein air painter specializing in oil landscapes and portraits. Originally from Owatonna, Minnesota, he graduated with a BFA in Painting from the College of Visual Arts in Saint Paul in 2002. The Madelia mural was his first large-scale public art project, created alongside his brothers Jon and Ryan in 1998. His paintings are held in private collections across the country. He currently lives in Ontario, California.