Len Garon Colorado Virginia Impressionist Female Nude Signed. Pastel of rapturous nude reclining female; signed by Len Garon; dated 1990; 13 3/4 x 21 3/4
LEN (Leonard Zane Garon) GARON, ARTIST (1945 - )Born: Pueblo, ColoradoCurrently lives in Alexandria, Va. ABOUT LEN GARON, A"VISUAL POET"Art to Len Garon is a visual expression of poetry and music. His art is Romantic Impressionism. He looks to visually describe the beauty in his subjects through the drama of light, movement, color, design, texture and mood. He is inspired by the training in Dynamic Symmetry used by the old Masters which opens up the possibility of speaking his message through the language of design as a poet or composer. EDUCATION AND INSPIRATION: Len loved to draw and paint as a child. His "motivation fire button" to be an artist was ignited when he toured the museums in Europe in 1967 after graduating with a BA in Political Science and Economics. "I was amazed and in awe at the art that I saw that was created by human hands and wondered what artistic expression capability I had in my soul and spirit." After receiving his Masters Degree in Public Administration, (Univ. of Colorado, 1969), he pursued art training while he was working in Hospital Administration for 3 years in Denver, Colorado. He met and trained with Pawel Kontny, International Artist and Sculptor. Mr. Garon started developing a full time career as a fine art painter after having moved to Philadelphia in 1975. He continued his art education by studying with many Master Painters at: The Art Students League, NY; The Barnes Foundation, Merion, Pa.; Myron Barnstone; and Dominic DeStefano, AWS. Mr. Garon is inspired by the works of the Impressionists, Nicolai Fechin, Richard Schmid, Sargent, and Zorn. He has been a full time professional artist and art instructor since l975. MEDIUMS AND SUBJECTS: Oil, oil and marble dust, watercolor and gouache, pastel, gold leaf, and mixed media. His subjects include: landscapes, seascapes, florals, portraits and figures, sports art: Americas Cup Sailing, Tennis, Skiing, Martial Arts (Karate and Judo- he holds a 4th degree black belt in Kenpo Karate) and Abstracts. His paintings can be characterized as being full of texture, color, energy, and movement. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION (Partial Listing):"Official Presidential Inauguration Poster 2013" Commissioned by the White House Gift Store, Washington DC."House of Heydenryk Award," National Arts Club Watercolor Exhibit (1978)"Most Creative Artist" award for 23 karat gold leaf carving (1974)Acceptance into major national juried competitions in NYC including the National Academy of DesignPortrait and Poster of Joe Lewis, World Karate and Kickboxing Champion- 2013."Official Artist" for: Legg Mason Tennis Classic, Washington DC, (2000 to 2007) Hamlet Cup (Tennis), NY, (2000 & 2001) Chubby Checker Art (1997 to 2003) Success Magazine World Senior Tennis Tour (1999 - 2002) (Official Artist Rendering)Listed in Who's Who in American ArtA Public Stock Exchange Company sold its "Len Garon Art Collection" for $ 2 Million (2001) PUBLICATIONS AND LISTINGS (Partial Listing):Featured artist in "American Artist " Magazine (July 1989)Featured artist in "Watercolor 90" (Sept. 1990)Art featured on cover of two Washington DC Magazines (Aug 2000)Produced and published 10 How to Paint DVD's Subjects: Dynamic Symmetry- Old Master Design Concepts, Portrait (Pets and People), Figure Painting, and Landscape Painting.Featured artist in numerous television appearances (1995-2003) including Fox Sports (2000-2002)Featured article in Philadelphia Inquirer (2003) ART INSTRUCTOR:Recognized as Profession Artist/ Speaker/ Instructor teaching Marketing Art to Artists and Art Gallery owners through Art Students League (NYC), Professional Picture Framers Association (PPFA), Décor Magazine, American Artist and The Artist Magazine, and National Association of Artist Materials Manufactures (NAMTA).* Teaches painting workshops for American Artist Magazine and The Artist Magazine since 1997 GALLERIES, MUSEUMS AND PRIVATE COLLECTION (Partial Listing)* One of 4 contemporary artists featured in a private exhibit by Knoedler Galleries (NY) in Philadelphia (1977) * Collection of Drexel University Art Museum, Philadelphia, Pa.* Exhibited and sold through the following galleries: Hammer Galleries (NY): Ambassador Gallery (Palm Beach, Fla.), Americana Gallery (Carmel, Ca.), Gallery G, (Alexandria, Va.)* Private collections include: White House collection, Washington DC; Peter Nero; Chubby Checker; Frank Beaty (Tampa); Stanley Joselson (Philadelphia): Jill Shipstad Thomas (Ice Follies); Richard Dwyer ("Mr. Debonair on ice"); Frick (Frick and Frack)

26 x 34 in