Earl Staley grew up in Chicago, Illinois and currently resides in Santa Fe, New Mexico and Tomball, Texas. He has been an artist and teacher for more than 50 years. On a trip to the Southwest, he revived his early interest in Native American myths and the landscape, and turned his attention to realism and to relearning his craft. Today his work re-examines his life by looking back to his artistic roots and forward to a new interpretation of the myths and symbols that explain his life. Mr. Staley holds a Bachelor’s degree and Master of Fine Arts degree. His paintings have been exhibited in numerous museums, among which are the Whitney Museum of Art and the New Museum in New York, the Houston Museum of Fine Art in Texas, and the Hirshorn Museum in Washington, D.C.