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Here is a powerful story illustrated by a collection of treasured works in oil by an ordinary human being living an extraordinary life. The story is written in English, though no English classes were ever attended. The artist used a brush to paint for the first time in 1973, though he never attended an art school. He can truly be called self-taught.
The paintings presented in this book cover almost fifteen years, from 1974 till 1985. They illustrate the artist’s autobiographical story and display his varied techniques and styles.
Shvartsman planned to be an engineer and a scientist with never any thoughts of painting or writing – but life decided his fate on its own. The moment this strong-willed person found paints, an artist was born. The fifty full color prints are extraordinarily faithful to the rich colors of the originals. Their themes reflect a troubled life. This artist used whatever means he could find to bring us the true feelings of the events in which he was an active participant. People and subjects appear in unusual juxtapositions of space, perspectives, human anatomy, and colors, creating a dynamic expressiveness. Since his first painting was made 26 years ago, Shvartsman has created more than 400 watercolors and oils – all highly expressionistic and imaginative.
96 pages,8½ X 11", Full color softcover book.
Price $28.95 – Click here to order.
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