b.1932 - 2009
Noted illustrator and impressionist painter, Bernard Fuchs was born in O’Fallon, Illinois, and was born at home because the town had no hospital. His parents had an unhappy marriage, and the father left the family, which moved into the home of his mother’s parents in O’Fallon. For him, it was a lonely childhood, and reportedly he was very quiet. However, big band music became a part of his life, and he became an accomplished trumpet player. Also several local people were very supportive of him as he was growing up.
By the time he had graduated from high school, he had shown interest in art, primarily drawing Disney characters, but had never painted a picture nor had anyone encouraged him. Just after his graduation, he injured his right hand permanently, losing three fingers in an industrial accident. Working at a puppet factory painting heads, he was fired for being incompetent at that task.
He attended Washington University in St. Louis, and graduated with a degree from the School of Fine Arts, and amazingly, in 1962, when he was age 30 and about ten years after college graduation, he was voted Artist of the Year by the Artists Guild of New York.
After graduation, Fuchs had moved to New York City to pursue his career as a commercial illustrator and artist, and his career blossomed. He then moved East to Westport, Connecticut, and began to do editorial magazine illustration. The New York Society of Illustrators elected him to the “Hall of Fame” in 1975, the youngest artist ever to be so named. His pictures for McCalls, Redbook, Sports Illustrated, Cosmopolitan, TV Guide, and other magazines are well known, and his impact on the field of communication arts is considerable.
Fuchs is also a gallery painter and has done notable commissions such as newscaster Ted Kopple, golf professional Jack Nicklaus, and Presidents Lyndon Johnson and John F. Kennedy, whom he met just prior to the Cuban missile crisis. That portrait is in the Kennedy Library’s permanent collection.
Fuchs is the recipient of more than 100 awards, including the Hamilton King Award.
In 1992, the United States Sports Academy named Fuchs their Sports Artist of the Year. In 1996, his prints from Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis private collection were sold at auction in New York. He was commissioned by the U.S. Postal Service to design four U.S. postage stamps in 1998.
Fuchs impressive body of work focuses on historical and sports themes including limited edition prints for the PGA World Hall of Fame. His solo exhibits include works on equine art, jazz and golf, and have been displayed throughout the world. His most recent exhibitions in the 1990s include galleries in Chicago, San Francisco, Telluride, Colorado, London, New York, Atlanta, Scottsdale, Palm Beach, and Los Angeles. Group exhibitions include the United States Information Agency Graphics Exhibition in the Soviet Union.
He is known for his combination of realistic drawing and impressionistic painting, as well as varied uses of light. Fuchs paintings are richly detailed with a strong foundation of drawing. They reflect the artists fascination with sunlight and the way it illuminates all things.
Bernard Fuchs has also been an instructor, among his students is Ed Acuna who studied with him on the East Coast.
Bernie Fuchs Painting, Oil on Canvas 29 X 41 (Interest categories: Oil on Canvas, Snow, Sports, Painting, Traditional Paintings, Fine Art, Art Gallery, Bernie Fuchs Artist)
Colorado Springs, CO – Broadmoor Galleries is excited to announce ” Moore Art: A Family Affair,” a special exhibition featuring the works of American impressionist painter Robert Moore and his two children, Anna, and Robbie Moore. The exhibition will open on May, 18, 2023, and run through June 8th, 2023, at Broadmoor Galleries located at The Broadmoor, 1 Lake Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80906.
WHAT: Moore Art: A Family Affair
WHO: Featuring:
Robert Moore, Anna Moore, and Robbie Moore
WHEN: Thursday, May 18th, from 4-8PM
WHERE: Broadmoor Galleries at the Broadmoor Hotel
1 Lake Circle
Colorado Springs CO 80906
(719)577-5744
https://broadmoorgalleries.com/events/
Broadmoor Galleries in Colorado Springs is proud to present “Moore Art: A Family Affair,” an exhibition that showcases the unique artistic styles of American impressionist artist Robert Moore, and his two children, Anna, and Robbie Moore. Robert, who is colorblind and paints with both hands simultaneously, has established himself as a prominent figure in the art world, and his children have followed in his footsteps.
Robert Moore, a celebrated American painter who is colorblind and paints with both hands simultaneously, is known for his signature landscapes, cityscapes, and portraits. The exhibition will showcase a range of Moore’s works alongside those of his talented children.
“Moore Art: A Family Affair” is a unique opportunity to experience the work of three incredibly talented artists from the same family,” said Broadmoor Galleries director, Jamie Oberloh. “Robert Moore’s impressionistic style is a true representation of the beauty and diversity of America, and his children Anna and Robbie are following in his footsteps with their own unique styles and techniques.”
Robert Moore’s artistic achievements are all the more remarkable given that he is colorblind. Despite this, he has become known for his ability to create vivid and striking color palettes in his paintings. He has also developed a unique technique of painting with both hands simultaneously, which allows him to create intricate details and textures in his works.
Moore’s use of both hands to paint has been compared to the way a pianist uses both hands to play a complex piece of music. This technique requires a great deal of focus and coordination, and it has become one of Moore’s signature methods.
Moore’s colorblindness has also influenced his work in other ways. He has said that he is drawn to painting landscapes because he is able to see the world in shades of green, which he can differentiate more easily than other colors. This has led him to develop a deep appreciation for the beauty of nature and the environment.
Despite his colorblindness and unique painting technique, Robert Moore has become one of America’s most beloved impressionist painters. His works continue to inspire and captivate viewers, and his contributions to American art are truly remarkable.
Anna Moore, a professional artist in her own right, draws inspiration from her father’s work and her surroundings, using her skillful brushstrokes to capture the essence of nature in her landscapes. She works in a variety of media, including oil painting, watercolor, and printmaking. Her work is inspired by the natural beauty of the American West and the people and places that inhabit it.
Robbie Moore, who recently graduated with a Finance degree from the University of Arkansas, has always had a passion for art and the natural world. He has developed his skills in drawing, gouache, watercolor, and oil painting, and his work has been featured in a company calendar commissioned by his employer. With his father’s legacy of developing artists and a lineage of artists in his family, Robbie’s future aspiration is to make the most out of his upbringing and create a name for himself in the art world.
“We are thrilled to have the opportunity to showcase the work of three incredibly talented artists,” said Broadmoor Galleries’ director, Jamie Oberloh. “The combination of Robert’s impressionistic paintings with Anna and Robbie’s unique styles and mediums creates a truly exceptional exhibition that will delight and inspire our visitors. Their paintings are a true representation of the beauty and diversity of America, and we are honored to share the work with our community.”
The exhibition will be open to the public from May 18th, 2023, through June 8th, 2023, and will feature a special reception on May 18th, 2023, from 4-8 pm, where visitors can meet the artists and enjoy light refreshments. All works in the exhibition will be available for sale.
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1 Lake Circle Colorado Springs, Colorado 80906
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