Kyle Turco is a Greater Nashville-based artist working primarily in oil, gouache, and ink. He lives south of the city and is inspired by the landscape and urban scenery throughout Nashville and Franklin. Kyle is a member of the Chestnut Group (Plein Air Painters for the land) and participates with the Nashville Urban Sketchers group.

Statement

As an artist, I’m interested in capturing what’s around me. Instead of seeking out the usual picturesque landscapes or sweeping vistas, I prefer to capture the immediate reality that surrounds me, finding beauty and intrigue in the every day of my commute and the neighborhoods near my home. I want my art to be a representation of what I see and experience. Although I enjoy studio work, I’m happiest outdoors with my materials, working directly from the subject.