Arthur McViccar was born and raised in Michigan. He learned many things about woodworking while working as a youth standing at his father’s side.  He later went to Eastern Michigan University to receive a Bachelor of Arts degree in Dramatic Arts. He went on to design and build scenery at the University of Michigan and for community theatre organizations. He furthered his education by studying and receiving a Master of Arts degree in Historic Preservation.

He permanently moved to Louisiana 20 years ago and since then his work has evolved into creating three dimensional, mixed media wall sculptures, two dimensional abstract paintings, and free standing wood sculptures.  

"Artistry is a state of being and of becoming— a reflection of where we have been, where we are now, and where we may go in the future.  Our experiences in life help to mold our place in the world. My intention when working is to marry texture, form, and color to produce either harmony or tension. Over time, I have explored and experimented with various art forms, all of which have culminated in my current work.  Many of my pieces are a representation of nature’s forms and colors, while others reflect emotions, ideas, and abstract images. The images of the series “Somewhere in the Universe”  are meant to provoke the viewer into a realization that that outer world collides with our inner world—bringing  forth a personnel response to the work.  The viewer is left to question 'Who am I and where am I in this world?' "