Arthur Deatly

An elderly man wearing a straw hat and a light-colored shirt is painting on a canvas outdoors, with trees and greenery in the background.

Painting

Arthur Deatly paints the world he sees through direct observation.

His plein air work tells the story of a trail less traveled, but worth the view.

Deatly earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in painting from the Kansas City Art Institute.

He taught art in Houston ISD schools and other districts for 21 years.

Painting full-time and has received multiple awards for his artwork.