Black Paint, Dickson Schneider

Black Paint

Paul Courbet has been an artist without success until he meets a mysterious woman. Black Paint is a funny journey through the trials and tribulations all artists can relate to. It is a satirical adventure through the art world.

California artist and writer Dickson Schneider was born in Seguin Texas, 1955. He lives and works in the San Francisco Bay Area. He taught painting and drawing at CSU East Bay for 25 years and has shown his work all over the world. His book Every Angler’s Guide to Amazing Lures and Flies was published by Viking in 1997. Painting III, A Life in art Outside of the Spotlight, a memoir, and Black Paint, a novel, were released in 2025. His artwork can be found at dicksonschneiderart.com

Come celebrate the release of Black Paint, a new book by Dickson Schneider! Hear an excerpt of the book, meet the author, and get your copy signed!

Black Paint, Book Release Party for Dickson Schneider.

Conversation with the author and signing:

Saturday February 21, 2026, 1:00pm

This event is in cooperation with GearBox Gallery's solo exhibition with new paintings by Christine Ferrouge.

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Info: Dickson Schneider lives and works in the San Francisco Bay Area. He is an artist and author. Recent books include: Painting III: A Life in Art Outside of the Spotlight, and Black Paint (2025).

Info: Discuss the book, and the meaning and struggles of being an artist.

Info: Get your copy of the book signed by the author! Black Paint: Paul Courbet has been an artist without success until he meets a mysterious woman. Black Paint is a funny journey through the trials and tribulations all artists can relate to. It is a satirical adventure through the art world.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

GearBox Gallery, 770 West Grand Avenue, Oakland, United States

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