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David A. Leffel.Натюрморты.
"У художников самые интимные контакты с их произведениями возникают в те моменты, когда кисть касается поверхности палитры, бумаги или холста. Чувствительность художника передаётся от сознания к руке, от руки к пальцам, от пальцев к кисти. Живая реакция кисти и её ответ являются первостепенной важностью в создании художественных работ. Они подсказывают художнику, как наносить краску: свежими бесцеремонными ударами или ласкать ее с большой осторожностью."
Amber Vase With Onions & Silver Dollars
Fullness and Emptiness
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Hanging Grapes & Rose
Roman Glass with Oranges Garlic & Grapes
Yellow Finches & Peaches
Художник Дэвид А. Леффель (David A. Leffel) родился в Нью-Йорке и учился в Школе дизайна Parsons School of Design, Фордэмском университете (Fordham University) и Art Students League на отделении гуманитарных наук. Дэвид А. Леффель пишет картины в классической традиции ранних голландцев и фламандцев таких, как Рембрандт и Шарден (Rembrandt и Chardin). Его работы были показаны на многочисленных престижных выставках, включая Artist of America, National Academy of Western Art,где были получены три Золотые и одна Серебряные Медали, далее следует First American Art Exhibit in Beijing, China and the National Academy of Design. Работы художника находятся во многих музейных и частных коллекциях. Он пишет книги по искусству, и его картины включены во многие публикации и книги. "An Artist Teaches" книга Девида А. Леффеля, выпущенная в январе 2004.
Самое важное для художника Дэвида А. Леффеля в живописи - это исследование работы света и взаимодействие его с натурой и предметами натюрморта, поэтому Дэвид призывает своих студентов как можно больше писать с натуры.
"Искусство -это выражение единства и универсальности, категорий, существующих вне времени, "- говорит Дэвид А. Леффель.
David A. Leffel paints in the classic tradition of the early Dutch and Flemish such as Rembrandt and Chardin. Compositions are inspired by the human form and still lifes. The quality of light and it's relationship to the objects under observation are most important to him. Known for his visual clarity, David encourages his students to paint from life in order to perceive each subject differently from the next. Well versed in technique, he transcends method painting in order to convey dimiensionality, quality of surfaces and illumination.
Born in New York City, Leffel studied at the Parsons School of Design, Fordham University and the Art Students League on a Merit Scholarship. His work has been exhibited in numerous important group shows including Artist of America, National Academy of Western Art (winning three Gold and one Silver Medal), the First American Art Exhibit in Beijing, China and the National Academy of Design. He has written and been included in a number of books and publications. "An Artist Teaches," his current book, was released January 2004.
"Art is an expression of unity and universality, not temporal factors. It is a means of reaffirming life, of overcoming confusion..."
*He has participated in numerous prestigious exhibitions including the Artists of America exhibition at the Colorado History Museum, Denver, CO; the National Academy of Western Art exhibition at the National Cowboy Hall of Fame in Oklahoma City; the Allied Artists of America exhibitions; Hudson Valley Art Association exhibitions, and National Academy of Design art exhibitions.
"The most intimate contact artists have with their artwork are those moments when the brush is touching the surface of palette, paper or canvas.
The sensitivity of the artist is transferred from mind through the arm, hand, fingers into the brush. The responsiveness of the brush is of paramount importance in the creation of the artwork. They enable the artist to apply paint with either crisp brusque strokes or to caress it with great subtlety.
Silver Grand Prix™ brushes, which I use, fulfill the above requirement. Their firmness and suppleness are ideal. They retain their shape and quality with repeated painting and cleaning.
I also commend their beautiful balance, which makes painting for long periods of time a joy; as well as their distinctive copper ferrules. I trust you will enjoy their use as much as I do."- David A. Leffel
«His work has been featured in important articles in publications such as Southwest Art, Art News, the New Mexican, Taos Magazine, American Artist, and the Chicago Sun-Times.
«His works are in important collections including the collections of the Elizabeth T. Greensheilds Museum, Mr. And Mrs. G. Harvey, Mr. And Mrs. John Mellencamp, the Museum of the Southwest in Midland, TX and the Yugoslav Embassy in New York City.
*Has won many prestigious professional awards. A few are the Gold Medal for Oil at the National Academy of Western Art exhibition, the Gold Medal at the Allied Artists exhibition and the Gold Medal of Honor at the Hudson Valley Art Association Exhibition.
*He is one of the most sought-after instructors in the country and continues to teach workshops.
*Winner of the Patrons’ Choice Award for Painting at the 2002 International Masters of Fine Art Exhibition.
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