Painter and art educator George Welch has resided and worked in Tucson since 1971, and has recently retired, after 40 years, from the art faculty of Pima Community College, where he headed drawing and painting -  with a passion.  He is equally passionate about his painting, which has been influenced by the desert, African travels,  and jazz, as he reflects the rhythms and spirit of the inventiveness of the mind.  He is currently a member of the cooperative gallery Raices Taller, and is exploring the next chapter of his creative life. 

Dr. Louis Albert, president of the West Campus of Pima College, remarked, “Pablo Picasso once said that “painting is just another way of keeping a diary.”  George Welch is a gifted teacher and artist who has shared his diary and graced this community with elegance for 40 years.”

Visit George R. Welsh’s website at https://georgerwelch.com.