Born
on the East Coast of Maryland ,rwharton currently resides
in San Diego, California.
weapon of choice-Acrylic on Lauan (thin plywood)
rwharton is a self-taught fortysomething with a penchant for
shin kicking.
Brush in hand, he pokes fun and prods at anything that moves,
often glorifying America's sacred ironies. It goes without
saying, he has a special liking for the vices. He feels the
vices are present in every class of society. Instead of hiding
from these realities, rwharton often brings them to light
and exposes them for the American icons that they are.
"Like it or not , product logos and vices, are the true
american trademark and television is the most influential
force in our history as a nation." rwharton
The Art Pimp has sold the largest body of his work on the
east coast,
almost exclusively at Common Grounds Coffee Shop in Ocean
City, MD. It was at this location that he was able to sell
to buyers from New York to Florida as well as to European
visitors.
With more than 500 paintings in circulation, the art pimp
continues creating new pieces everyday.
