Arts & Entertainment
Art & Apples Artist: Rick Burger
Rick Burger of Rochester Hills will have his nautical-themed paintings at the weekend festival.
Rochester Patch is profiling local artists who will participate in this weekend's in downtown Rochester. Check back for complete coverage over the next few days.
Name: Rick Burger
Residence: Rochester Hills
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Type of artist: Painter
What he will be selling: Burger will be selling realistic nautical and scenery watercolor paintings.
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Must-see pieces at the festival: Recently Burger painted scenery shots inspired by Charlevoix and Harbor Springs settings.
Why he likes Art & Apples: Burger likes attending shows close to home. “It’s been a nice show. A good show for me to be at with the good clientele I have here,” Burger said. “It makes for a nice, festive weekend of gathering with friends and meeting new people.”
How long has he been displaying his work at Art & Apples: About 30 years
What makes his work unique: Every painting is different, he said, and he tries to focus on the impressionistic and realistic realm while a lot of other watercolor painters trend toward abstract.
What inspires his creations: Burger is a sailor and said that everything nautical inspires him.
