His style places great emphasis on shadowy backgrounds with well lit subject matter and the use of light to tell the story. See more ideas about art, painting still life and still life art. See more ideas about art, painting and painting still life. David leffel artist, fine art prices, auction records for.
An art book by david leffel an artist teaches is a magnificent presentation for painter and nonpainter alike containing a gallery of more than 140 color reproductions of recent work. Testimonials old masters maroger makers of the finest. His most recent retrospective was at the frederick r. Lines from the league 3 contents cover images, clockwise from top left. These pages contain a simple yet revolutionary approach to learning to paint. Oct 25, 20 david leffels work will be on display in an exhibition at george stern fine arts in west hollywood, ca, until november 9, 20. New york based leffel paints in the classic tradition of the early dutch and flemish such as rembrandt and chardin. Paintings are presented in totalkey details are pulled out to show this masters work up close and personal. Throughout his extensive career as a painter, david a. It was a fantastic exhibition and it was great to see so many of david s paintings all in one place.
Gain insight from david leffel s highly acclaimed 35. These pages contain a simple yet revolutionary approach. Scottsdale artists school is pleased to host an artists guild workshop. This page is dedicated to the art and teachings of david a leffel. Oct 30, 2005 aside from his mastery of chiaroscuro and realist style, david leffel is a rare artist who can articulate the process of painting and what it is to experience the world as a true artist. Leffel was born in new york city and gives workshops and demonstrations throughout the nation. David leffel art books archives the artists guild fine art bright. His 2004 book, an artist teaches, details many of leffels thoughts on painting, chiefly that rather than conventional emphasis on technique, leffel stresses the visual concept that must first exist in the painters mind. A visual journey of insight have both been published under the bright light imprint. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. Leffel author of oil painting secrets from a master. David leffel artist, fine art prices, auction records. Here, arguably, is the first book to clearly explain the fundament. David leffels work will be on display in an exhibition at george stern fine arts in west hollywood, ca, until november 9, 20.
David leffel old masters maroger makes the highest quality products ive seen in my 50 years of painting. Bringing inspiration and technique to every artist in the world. I was told about a book of his that id like to check out. Leffel is a painter in the style of early dutch and flemish painters such as. Oil painting secrets from a master by linda cateura, david a. This book presents new ways to approach and understand painting as art. Leffel published by bright light publishing january 2003 2003. His childhood was quite different from most children as he spent eleven years, from the ages of. David laffel is the subject of this book, his approach, technique etc. Born in brooklyn, new york, in 1931, david leffel nurtured his artistic sensibility at a young age by engaging in drawing competitions with his friends. David a leffel is an american painter born in 1931 in brooklyn, n. Learn about the artist and find an indepth biography, exhibitions, original artworks, the latest news, and sold auction prices. Speed art museum in louisville, kentucky, and his ideas and paintings also have been featured in many publications.
Reflections on the art of painting, david a leffel. Naples yellow, yellow ochre, venetian red, cad yellow deep, cad yellow light, cad red light, thalo blue, ultramarine deep, ultramarine blue, burnt umber, raw umber, ivory black, rose madder. Last weekend, i was lucky enough to attend the opening reception of david leffels retrospective exhibition at the frederick r. Weisman museum of art at pepperdine university had on display an art exhibition entitled david a. Written to be appreciated by students and professionals alike. It was there that she wrote the notes that form the basis of this book. An artist teaches reflections on the art of painting by david a. Sherrie mcgraw, an artist and former drawing instructor at the art students league nyc, recounts this episode in. It is three hours long, and shows the complete development of this painting from the first stroke to the finish. Leffel, however, began his journey as a fine artist at the age of twentynine. Weisman museum of art, pepperdine university, malibu, ca. Biography david leffel born and raised in new york city, david leffel is a painter in the style of early dutch and flemish painters such as vermeer and rembrandt. David a leffel the artists guild fine art bright light.
Oil painting secrets from a master book by linda cateura. Leffel was born in new york city and gives workshops. To you and the world, in my illustrious career, i have always made time to teach. Bright light fine art drawing and painting classes by david. Find an indepth biography, exhibitions, original artworks for sale, the latest news, and sold auction prices. Gain insight from david leffels highly acclaimed 35year career as painter and instructor. To keep it as short as possible, the following are facts and my opinions. Early on i developed a love of sharing my understanding about painting and drawing, but at some point, i realized that workshops and class situations limited my access to students. He seeks to understand the process of painting in the way a theoretical physicist seeks to understand the universe. Watch david leffel painting and drawing advice for free. Warhol and his art are widely known, but zakian, who is the author of a new book on leffeldavid a.
Join us for a private tour of the retrospective exhibition, david a. Varriano, francesca elizabeth torak, feast of venus detail melesio mendoza, the mask david a. Weisman museum of art at pepperdine university will have on display an art exhibition entitled david a. David a leffel, the mastery of light retrospective exhibition. David leffel an artist teaches the artists guild ebooktrailer the artists guild bright light fine art. In this book weisman museum director michael zakian chronicles leffels importance in art history, giving the reader new insights into his genius. Bright light fine arts books by david leffel and sherrie mcgraw are wonderful gifts for any art student, serious collectors, and art lovers alike. Here you can purchase david leffels new book, an artist teaches. In oil painting secrets from a master, authorart student linda cateura shares her class notes from two years of studying under prominent artistteacher david a. Soon he would become a revered instructor there, sharing. His 2004 book, an artist teaches, details many of leffels thoughts on painting, chiefly that rather than conventional emphasis on technique. Apr 06, 2016 david leffel an artist teaches the artists guild ebooktrailer the artists guild bright light fine art. The mastery of light makes a strong argument that leffel also deserves his moment in the spotlight. A new catalog, life and still life, is available through leffels website.
These pages contain a revolutionary yet simple approach to learning to paint. Several of the works shown above though not all are part of the show. His work hangs in both private and public collections, including the j. Leffel contributor and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Get access to world class painting and drawing classes. In oil painting secrets from a master, author art student linda cateura shares her class notes from two years of studying under prominent artistteacher david a. David leffel, the art of painting oil painting dvd. Appreciated by artists and collectors alike, an artist teaches and selfportraits. David leffel an artist teaches the artists guild ebooktrailer. Jul 27, 2016 zakian authored a 144page, fullcolor, hardbound book with the same title to accompany the exhibition.
The mastery of lighta retrospective, from may 14 through august 7, with a special opening reception to meet the artist on may 14. He later attended parsons school of design, which led to employment in advertising. Apr 06, 2016 david leffel self portraits the artists guild ebooktrailer. The exhibition was the first major retrospective for the 84yearold leffel, who is regarded as a modernday rembrandt by art critics and. Listen to the thoughts of this 20th century master as he explains his concepts of picturemaking, design, and purpose in setting up a particular stilllife composition, choice of backgrounds, and how to lead the viewer through the painting. He honed his craft by copying comic book drawings and baseball cards. Weisman museum of art in malibu, california in 2016, and was accompanied by a scholarly book titled david a leffel. David leffel at the frederick weisman museum of art huffpost. Leffel is not at a loss for words when it comes to his philosophy of painting. Oil painting secrets from a master linda cateura, david a. Aug 15, 2016 warhol and his art are widely known, but zakian, who is the author of a new book on leffeldavid a.
David a leffels interview with steve smith originally appeared in the june 2006 issue of the artists magazine, available on the artists magazine 20062010 fiveyear cddvd and the artists magazine 20012010 cddvd david leffel, known for his representational painting, has. Paintings are presented in total key details are pulled out to show this master s work up close and personal. Learn about the artist and see available works for sale. Today he david leffel stands as one of the founders of the contemporary realist art movement, zakian writes in the book s introduction, and as someone whose work is. David leffel born and raised in new york city, david leffel is a painter in the style of early dutch and flemish painters such as vermeer and rembrandt. For more than two years, linda cateura has pursued teacher artist david a. Five art books to read this summer the new york times. His childhood was quite different from most children as he spent eleven years, from the ages of 4 until 15, in the hospital with osteomyelitis, a bone disease. Leffel, notebook in hand, as he critiqued the work of students. David leffel born and raised in new york city, david a. She has studied at the new school, the brooklyn museum, and the art students league, where she attended david a.
The exhibition is the first major retrospective for the 84yearold leffel, who is regarded as a modern day. Leffel has written two books that have met worldwide acclaim for their ability to integrate his understanding of technical aspects of painting with his philosophy and humor. Five art books to read this summer as the art world mulls whether a return to normalcy should be its goal, publishers mine the archives of artists who found their own counterpaths. Painting is about portraying the essence of the subject. His compositions are inspired by the human form and still. Leffel is a painter in the style of early dutch and flemish painters such as vermeer and rembrandt. Leffel in art of painting available in dvd and digital download. He grew up in new york city where he had a brief career in advertising, but eventually came to chiaroscuro painting at the art students league with frank mason. Weisman museum of art at pepperdine university with curator and director michael zakian and renouned artist david leffel. Aside from his mastery of chiaroscuro and realist style, david leffel is a rare artist who can articulate the process of painting and what it is to experience the world as a true artist. Learn the importance of painting the light and the drama of chiaroscuro in still life, portrait and figure painting. Leffel, love for three oranges diane leon, hot sand lines from the league editor at large. David has created some of the most beautiful paintings of our. An artist teaches reflections on the art of painting, by david a leffel, 148 pages.
It was a fantastic exhibition and it was great to see so many of davids paintings all in one place. Drawing and painting classes by david leffel join the. David leffel self portraits the artists guild ebooktrailer. Leffel is a realist, painting in a style emulating rembrandt, caravaggio and chardin amongst others. David a leffel american masters at the salmagundi club. Gain insight from david leffel s highly acclaimed 35year career as painter and instructor. Leffel, is not only recognized by his peers as a painters painter, he is considered by many to be no less than the artistic reincarnation of rembrandt. This video promises to be a bestseller, showcasing the mastery of david a. January 6 10, 2020 this program will feature four prominent artists who will share their expertise on drawing and painting the portrait and figure as well as exploring the rich tradition of painting still life. The mastery of lighta retrospective, from may 14 through august 7, with a special opening reception to meet the artist on saturday, may 14, at 5 pm.