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Eric W Zippe

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Eric has  spent many hours and traveled many miles honing his  talents as a visual artist specializing in fine arts and commercial photography. He was born into a farm family in southern New Castle County, near Clayton, Delaware. In his  early years, Eric  spent much of his time working on the farm and involved with various 4-H projects and activities. He earned  a BFA in Fine Arts from the University of Delaware, where he studied under photographers John Weiss, Priscilla Smith, and Peter Croydon. He has developed his own style and vision while also learning from such notable photographers as Jay Maisel, Robert Llewellyn, and  Arthur Meyerson.
 
Eric's photo career is best described as eclectic.  He works in such photographic fields as wildlife and travel photography, portraiture, commercial and sports photography, photojournalism, and digital photo retouching.  His client list includes Fila shoes, Budweiser and Mercedes Benz.   His  work has been published and exhibited to great acclaim, and has received multiple awards and honors. Eric's artwork has found its way to many private  collectors and patrons  around the world.

When asked what his favorite thing  about being  an artist is, Eric  just smiles and says, "The reaction and connection the viewer has to my artwork."  

Previously Eric has been an adjunct faculty member at Cecil College in North East, Maryland. He  is currently an adjunct instructor at the Visual Communications program at Delaware Technical Community College in Dover, Delaware. He has  taught a range of subjects including:  digital imaging, studio photography, nature and wildlife and travel photography. Many of his students have gone on to be award winning artists themselves.

Eric is a proud recipient of 2021 Delaware Individual Artist Fellowship as an Established Professional, Visual Arts: Photography.

Artist Information

Disciplines
Sculpture, Photography, Painting, Crafts
Services
Workshops, Teaching Artist, Social Functions, Public Art, Master Classes, Exhibits, Commissioned Work
Audiences
Older Adult, Adult, 9th to 12th Grade
Regional Availability
Northern Delaware
Contact
Wilmington DE 19809
3027408525

Media

Blue Flames and Rust
DelawareScene