Daniel E. Greene Studios and Subways: An American Master His Life and Art

by Daniel E. Greene, Michael Gormley

Celebrating the Life and Art of an American Master!

"Here is a picture that demonstrates classical mastery and offers allusions to the history of art, all the while acknowledging the art and issues of its time." -p66

From one of America's most accomplished artists and a pioneer of figurative realism, this unprecedented collection celebrates a body of work spanning six prolific decades. A brilliant collaboration between the artist and art critic Maureen Bloomfield, this impressive monograph features more than 200 of Daniel E. Greene's best oil paintings and pastels--from the underworlds of pool halls, carnivals, and New York subways, to classically posed nudes and the elite culture of auction houses. Also included are his still lifes, self-portraits, and commissioned portraits of such illustrious subjects as Eleanor Roosevelt, Ayn Rand, and astronaut Walter Schirra Jr.

Essays offer an intimate look at the techniques, ideas, and influences--contemporary and historical--behind these provocative paintings. Equally fascinating is Greene's personal starting with his early days in Cincinnati and drawing quick-portraits of tourists on Miami Beach...to his time at the Art Students League in New York, his stint in the Army, and his distinguished teaching career at the League and the National Academy of Design. Reflecting a lifetime of dedication and originality, Daniel E. Studios and Subways is the definitive study of this legendary artist, full of insight and inspiration for artists and art-lovers alike.

208 pages, Hardcover

Published December 20, 2017

Reviews

[Yaritza]

Mr. Greene knows how to view what he sees and bring the beauty out. This wonderful book filled with many of his portraits from his early days in painting until recently really focuses in simplicity, beauty, humans at their best moments. He did such amazing paintings that would focus on the person or the backdrops. He did self-portraits of himself, famous people and his students. He loved to paint about carnivals, auction houses, pools and loved just stopping at any location to create what he saw. His paintings were vivid with bright colors, at times dark and even nude. He loved to replicate what he imagined and things from the past brought back to this century. Art comes in different forms and Mr. Greene knows how to create an image for all to admire and love.

[Ellison]

Features a collection of images painted by the artist separated by where he resided when he created the artwork. Each features size and material as well as ,many provide background. Topics include portraits (some of himself, some of semi-famous), auctions, games, and subways as well as some bare skin. Colorful, most of his work is done with models for accuracy.