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 My artistic goal is to combine art history, fantasy and surrealism/humor into evocative messages that are accessable and stimulating to the viewer.  In my work I have always utilized art historic reverences in art.  I enjoy combining contemporary themes with visual “clues” that are essentially personal stories and narratives.  I extensively employ drawing techniciques combined with acrylics and other media to bring my compositions to fruition.  My long-term experiences as an arts educator has further impressed upon me the great importance of the viewer’s innate perception and essential role in the artistic process.

Gerald M. Cloud holds the M.Ed. in Art Education from Millersville University (PA). Mr. Cloud has taught students of all ages and backgrounds how to maximize their creativity and artistic potential by implementing Betty Edward’s visual/perceptual exercises in “Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain.”  Mr. Cloud has served on the faculties of Millersville University of Pennsylvania, Delaware County and Harrisburg Area Community Colleges, the Lancaster Museum of Art, the SAAC/Millikin University  International Global Studies program and McCaskey Senior High School (PA) where he was Art Department Chair and inaugurated Advanced Placement Studio Art and International Baccalaureate Art & Design curriculums.  Currently, he is the Coordinator of Exhibitions and Curator of the Permanent Collection of Art for the Pennsylvania Department of Education and a Reader of Advanced Placement Studio Art Portfolios for the College Board/ETS.  An award-winning artist, Mr. Cloud’s work is found in many public, private and institutional collections, and he has participated in over 100 Solo, group, invitational, juried, and institutional fine art exhibitions.