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Artist Statement:
I have been drawing and
painting since Junior High. I
enjoy quick art,
impressionistic yet realistic,
and minimal. There are
interesting subjects all
around us. My inspirations are
architecture, people, light
and shadow, the sea and boats,
imagination... and the old
masters. Get out and enjoy
your surroundings. All my ...
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Artist Exhibitions:
Navy Artists (juried)
exhibition December 1997 (4
Pen and inks). Naval War
College Museum, Newport RI.
South County Art Association
June-July 2005 Open Juried
Annual, Kingston, RI...
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Artist Galleries:
Coming Soon!
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Artist Reviews:
Mike - It went over very well,
you did a beautiful job,
everyone loved it.
I'm a hero!
Thank you so much!
Kim
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Collections:
Coming Soon!
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Commissions:
Denise Neirinckx, Cranston, RI
William Powers, Jewitt City,
CT
Wood River Health Services,
Inc, Wyoming, RI
Peace Dale Congregational
Church, Peace Dale, RI
Nancy Frantz, Nebraska
Mark Vaccaro, Wakefield, RI
Joan Turner, Wakefield, RI
Lynne Dillman, Newport, RI
David Burnside, New London, CT
Maryann Soloduik, Mystic, CT
Richard Katz, East ...
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Michael Garr Biography:
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Age
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55
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| Gender |
Male
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| Status |
Married
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| Children |
3
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| Religion |
Protestant |
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| Education |
Graduate Degree |
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| Hobbies / Interests |
Sailing swimming freemasonry artwork reading musician |
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| Favorite Artistic Medium |
Drawing Pen
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| Favorite Arthistory Movement |
Hudson River School - (1825 - 1875)
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| Favorite Visual Artist |
Rembrandt
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| Favorite Work of Art |
R's Etchings
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| Biggest Artistic Inspiration |
low light in late fall and winter on seashore and pastoral scenes; real people; glass; pottery; children; old folks |
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| Why Did You Become An Artist |
Satisfaction of completing works is gratifying and challenging. Creative talents need to be expressed. Art should be part of everyone's life. I believe this to be essential, not extraordinary. |
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| Your Personal Biography |
Born in New York. Mother is a master weaver, educated at American School of Craftsman, of Swedish heritage. Father from a creative, religious, musical family from Kentucky, which emigrated from Bavaria to the english colony of Virginia in 1732. Father died when I was young, mother remarried soon after. Stepfather Finnish (Sundvik). Influenced from Swedish art and design, strong interest in boats and maritime heritage led me to sea after graduation from Dartmouth College in 1975. Traveled for 2.3 years throughout Australia, Western Pacific, and Indian Ocean Regions. Entered Grad school for Oceanography in 1980, in Rhode Island and have lived here ever since. Work for US Navy, still travel for work. Eldest son Albert Garr completed a BFA in art and graphic design at school his grandparents attended, Alfred University. |
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