Artist Richard Luce (American artist)
This artist
of Italian descent has devoted his life to portraying the history he loves. A
professional artist for almost 40 years, his subject matter has varied little
from his primary interest, the history of 18th and 19th century America. After graduating with a degree in commercial
art where he learned the basics of
composition, color and design, he worked for a publishing co. in Manhattan as
an assistant art director. During that time he started developing his artistic
style. After experimenting with different subjects his love of history and the
American story won out. He states “When I was young the paintings I most
admired were those of Frederic Remington and I still get a chill when I stand
in front of one”. Painting historical subjects comes naturally to this artist.
His interest and fascination with American Indians with their free roaming way
of life and strong family structure has enabled him to produce paintings of
unequaled excellence. Also the stories of the early pioneers, mountain men,
Texas rangers, and all the others who helped write the tale of America. He started selling his paintings in the early
70’s through the Douglas Gallery in Stamford, CT. During that time he developed
quite a following which encouraged him to make the big decision to quit his job
and to paint full time.
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