Nantucket Portrait: Fun and Games with the Super Rich...The Birth of Hard-Edge Realism (Hardcover)

Jim Cromartie first came to Nantucket as a college student, but for the past 35 years he has called the island home. As a young artist, his major patron was the late Nelson Rockefeller, who introduced him to the world of art and started him on the path to becoming a major realistic painter at a time when abstract art was the norm. Other patrons have included Tom Brokaw of NBC News, the late Roger Firestone of Firestone Tires, and the late Princess Diana of Great Britain.His work introduced the style of Hard-Edge Realism that is created in acrylic paint on wood panel and which depicts all objects in the composition in exquisite detail. The resulting work is both dynamic and serene in a style reminiscent of those of Edward Hopper and Andrew Wyeth, whose work Jim admired immensely. As a lone-wolf realistic painter in a world gone wild over abstract art, Jim often felt overwhelmed but never quit his crusade to bring realism back to the forefront of art.The perfection of realism led him to a parallel career as a painter of historical buildings. Principal among his historical works are "The U.S. Capitol," the "White House," and the "Supreme Court." This new book tells his story in the first person, tracing the trials and joys of an artist struggling to find his style and acceptance in the world. It is a story told with wit and humor, and is sure to entertain, at the same time as it provides insight into the development of a significant contemporary artist. It is heavily illustrated with 73 color reproductions of Jim's work, representing both finished works and some of Jim's preparatory watercolor sketches.

General

Imprint:	Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	July 2008
First published:	October 2008
Authors:	James H. Cromartie
Dimensions:	229 x 305 x 23mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	176
ISBN-13:	978-0-7643-3112-1
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > History of art / art & design styles > From 1900 > General Books > Arts & Architecture > Art forms, treatments & subjects > Painting & paintings > General Books > Arts & Architecture > Art forms, treatments & subjects > Art treatments & subjects > Individual artists > General Promotions
LSN:	0-7643-3112-4
Barcode:	9780764331121

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