Artist Ron Straka
was born in Pennsylvania and graduated from The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD. Though he was a physicist professionally, Ron has been painting since his early teens. He is continually drawn to the challenges of plein-air painting, and travels throughout the world to paint landscapes.

Ron was fortunate to have painted with many prominent Cape Ann artists including: Martin Ahearn, Emile Gruppe,  Zyg Jankowski, and his mentor Paul Strisik.

Ron in his hometown, the art colony of Rockport, MA

Ron loves teaching art and inspires students of all levels. He has taught at The Boston Center for Adult Education, and currently teaches at the Rockport and North Shore Arts Associations. Ron also teaches oil painting at workshops throughout New England, as well as private lessons.

Art Associations often invite Ron to serve on both awards and membership juries. He is an artist member of the Rockport Art Association (former President and former Board of Governors), the North Shore Arts Association (former President), Academic Artists Association, and
The International Society of Marine Painters.

... on location in France

Ron's paintings have been shown at numerous shows and galleries throughout the country. One of Ron's painting's was selected to hang in the American Embassy residence in Bratislava, Slovak Republic.

Ron is also an accomplished photographer, having studied with Ansel Adams. Ron's photography was shown at The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Massachusetts and The DeCordova Museum, Lincoln, Massachusetts.

Ron Straka is listed in Who's Who In The World,  International Men Of Achievement,  and International Who's Who Of Intellectuals.

... on location in Italy

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