The Faculty at the Schuler School of Fine Arts

Ann Didusch Schuler

Portrait

Old Man Ann Schuler is a portrait painter whose work also includes still lifes, drawings, and murals. Her work is prominently displayed in many universities, hospitals, and other public and private collections throughout the country, such as: the Governor's Mansion, Annapolis, MD; the Reserve Officers Memorial and the National Museum of Women in the Arts, Washington DC; and the Lyric Opera House in Baltimore, MD. In addition, she has been honored by the Maryland Historical Society as the senior active female portrait painter in the State, and is also a signature member of the Oil Painters of America (OPA). Ann is the fourth generation of artists in the Didusch family.

Francesca S. Guerin

Sculpture

Head Francesca Schuler Guerin, the daughter of Hans Carl and Ann Didusch Schuler, grew up in the house and studio built by her grandfather, Hans Schuler. Although surrounded by paintings and sculpture from five generations of artists, Francesca concentrated her talents as a concert singer and gave performances in the United States and Germany.

However, Francesca never lost interest in helping her father to run the Schuler School of Fine Arts. In 1990, when Hans became ill, Francesca took over the directorship of the school. Since then, she has returned to sculpture and teaches as well as taking private commissions.

Frederic S. Briggs

Watercolor

Spring LS Frederic S. (Fritz) Briggs was born in the home of his grandfather, Hans Schuler Sr. He attended Frostburg State College, then graduated from the Maryland Institute College of Art with a BFA degree. After serving two years as an illustrator for the Department of Social Sciences at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, he began teaching watercolor at the Schuler School.

In 1968, Briggs was elected to the coveted American Watercolor Society, and is an active member of the Baltimore Watercolor Society where he has twice been president. In 1973, he had the distinction of being elected to the Salmagundi Club in New York and is also a member of the Charcoal Club of Maryland.

Mr. Briggs continues to teach at the Schuler School of Fine Art as well as the historic Hampton Mansion and other venues throughout the city of Baltimore. During the summer months, he conducts Watercolor Workshops, and takes students on working art tours throughout Europe.

Andrew Schuler Guerin

Painting

Still Life Andrew Schuler Guerin is the grandson of Ann and Hans Schuler, founders of the Schuler School. After attending college for three years as a computer science major, Andrew realized his desire to study art and entered the Schuler School full time. At the same time, he was chosen to assist and train under renowned painter Will Wilson. Since graduating from the Schuler School in 1999, Andrew continues to play an important role in the school teaching drawing and painting. Andrew’s work was included in the traveling show “Baltimore Realists”, and one of his paintings was featured in The American Artist article about the exhibition. His works, including portrait commissions, are in many private collections.

Hans Paul Guerin

Young Artists Program

Still Life Born in Frankfurt, Germany in 1978, Hans Guerin is the sixth generation of artists in his family. His maternal grandparents, Hans and Ann Didusch Schuler, were founders of the Schuler School of Fine Arts, and his mother, Francesca Schuler Guerin, is the present director of the Schuler School. After receiving a bachelor’s degree from Salisbury University in 2000, Hans enrolled in the Schuler School of Fine Arts to continue his family legacy, graduating in 2005. Through the School’s curriculum, Hans has become proficient in sculpture, oil painting, watercolor, and drawing. In addition to his studies, Mr. Guerin assists the school as their framer, instructor, and technical assistant. Mr. Guerin also teaches privately. His work has sold in numerous exhibits, including the Spring Exhibition and the Winter Show at the Schuler School of Fine Arts, Prince Royal Gallery, The Gordon Center, Brightview Nursing Home, York Art Association, Faihaven, Animal Rescue fundraiser, and he has done many private commissions. In 2005, Hans judged the Waynesboro Art League Show. Dedicated on the 9th of May 2004, 5 of the 14 drawings of famous Marylanders added to the permanent collection in City Hall were done by Hans Guerin at the behest of then Baltimore Mayor, Martin O’Malley. Mr. Guerin is currently instructing in the Young Artists Program at the Schuler School.

Beth Ann de Loiselle

Young Artists Program

Still Life Born in Hoopersville, Maryland in 1983 Beth de Loiselle is the first generation in her family to pursue an art career. In 2001 Beth was awarded the Timothy Dill scholarship allowing her to study at the Schuler School of Fine Arts. Beth is a 2005 graduate of the Schuler School in which she has learned the techniques of the Old Masters in oil painting, drawing, sculpture, and watercolor. She is also proficient in the art of scratchboard. Beth judged the 2005 Waynesboro Art League Exhibition and has exhibited in numerous exhibitions including the Prince Royal Gallery, Brightview Nursing home, The Gordon Center, The York Art Association - winning honorable mention for the painting “Dawn”, Fells Point Miniature Art Show, Fairhaven Art Exhibit, Worthington Gallery, Animal Rescue Fundraiser, and the Schuler School of Fine Arts. Recently, she conducted a flower painting workshop at the Mitchell School of Fine Arts, and is exhibiting in the Light Street Gallerey “Box Exhibit”. Miss. de Loiselle is currently taking private commissions and instructing in the Young Artists Program at the Schuler School of Fine Arts.

Tylden Streett

Sculpture

Tylden Streett graduated from the Maryland Institute College of Art in 1955 after attending St. John’s College in Annapolis, Maryland for two years. He was then invited to pursue graduate studies at MICA’s Rinehart School of Sculpture where he earned his master’s degree in 1957. He was then assistant to sculptor, Lee Laurie, for two years before beginning his teaching career in figurative sculpture. Among his awards are the Louis Comfort Tiffany Award, and his figurative commissions have included a gargoyle on the National Cathedral in Washington, DC. He has exhibited at the Corcoran Gallery in Washington, DC, the Baltimore Museum of Art, and at the National Sculpture Society, the Equitable Gallery, and the Salmagundi Club in New York City.

John L. Pattillo

Anatomy

Feet Mr. Pattillo holds a Bachelor’s degree from Princeton and Master’s Degree from Roosevelt University. Upon Graduation from the Schuler School in 2000, John was asked to instruct artistic anatomy. He brought to the course his teaching experience, thorough knowledge, and refreshing humor. In addition to teaching anatomy, Mr. Pattillo maintains a dance studio in Baltimore.

Carol Lee Thompson

Painting

Vase A graduate of the Schuler School, Carol remained to teach oil painting. Her exhibits include The Gilcrease Museum, The Butler Museum, The Cherokee Heritage Museum, and The Albuquerque Museum. She is a featured artist with Altermann and Morris Galleries in Houston, Dallas, and Santa Fe. Carol has received numerous awards, including the Liquitex Award, Black and Decker, and State Purchase for Promotion, Maryland.

Ms. Thompson’s subject matter covers a wide range, from still-life, landscape and portraiture to Native American. It is important to note that Carol follows the methods of the Old Masters. For instance, she grinds powdered pigments in black oil for her pallet, and makes the Flemish medium. She uses only fine Belgian linen and panels that she prepares and continues to teach these techniques through classes and workshops.

David Buckley Good

Painting

Street Scene After earning his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio, David moved to the Washington, D.C. area to begin his professional career as a fine artist. He was a resident artist in the Arlington Art Center when he was awarded a grant from the Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation, which enabled David to move to New York City to study painting at the Art Student’s League. After several years of working and exhibiting in the New York metropolitan area, David relocated to Baltimore, Maryland, where he enrolled as a student in the Schuler School of Fine Arts and where he is currently conducting a landscape workshop. David also teaches at the Mitchell School of Fine Art in Baltimore and has given several painting workshops. He is also sought after to do painting demonstrations.