Hello. As a 5th generation native Californian, I studied Fine Arts at the California College of Arts and Crafts and San Jose State University. I share by art through my oil paintings, sketches, photography, digital art and poetry.

I prefer creating my art in the impressionist or abstract style. The strength of my work is in the area of color selection and blending. You will find many of my art images on my website: allenweitzel.com, Instagram and Facebook pages.

I had planned to become a high school art teacher, but I was distracted by the amusement industry. I enjoyed a 45-year career managing amusement parks and, as side vocations, I was a western stunt man and freelance writer.

Aside from my painting passion, I am also a poet of 95 self-published art poetry books and long time freelance writer of business articles. The poet, Rod McKuen, was my good friend and mentor for 49 years. My college English instructor was the Beat Poet Michael McClure. My writings have been published in over 630 magazines, books and periodicals. I have created art with my original poetry superimposed on my paintings, digital art and photographs. I refer to these images as 'Illustrated Poetry.' I have written over 33,000 poems that I can tap into create new art. I also enjoy collecting and appraising vinyl records.

My 3 books are now available: "Flash Dreams ~ Art & Poetry," Welcome to Wowsville" and "The Color of Dazzle by contacting me directly. "Flash Dream" is also available on Amazon.

I make my home in San Jose, California with my wife, Susan, and two very pesky cats. Both of our sons are computer wizards.

Thanks for taking the time to view my art. I hope you find a few images to your liking. Stay safe and best wishes. ~ Allen Weitzel