Born in Tokyo, Japan, Earl Hamilton grew up in Oregon in a family of painters. His mother, Satsuko, and father, George, are both respected and established Northwest artists. Earl has grown up with the influence of their training and exposure to their work. He attended Oregon schools where his talent was recognized early and has had shows and received awards for his paintings since high school. From his very first gallery show, Earl’s works have received an enthusiastic reception from the public.Résumé: Awards:1969 Scholastic Certificate of Merit, State of Oregon1970 Scholastic Gold Key Award for State of Oregon, National Graphic Design Contest1970 National Gold Medal Scholastic Art Award Competition, New York, NY1976 Scholarship for Second Place Student Art Contest, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR1980 Grumbacher Art Award, Northwest Watercolor Society1981 First Place Sweepstakes Award, Oregon Watercolor Society1991 First Place, Professional Category, Oregon State Fair, Salem, OR Collections:First Interstate Bank of Oregon, Portland, ORU.S. National Bank, Portland, ORMt. Hood Community College, Gresham, OROregon State University, Corvallis, ORSenator & Mrs. Mark Hatfield, Washington, DCNorma Paulus, State of Oregon, Superintendent of EducationStroebe Zinc & Association, Portland, ORMark K.K. Zen, MD, Honolulu, HICapital Consultants, Inc., Portland, ORNumerous professional offices and private collections, in Japan, Germany, and Australia