ARIZONA WATERCOLOR
ARTIST THE ART OF BRUCE BLACK
Bruce Black (1970 – Present) grew up in Phoenix Arizona, spending summers at his cabin up in the woods of Northern Arizona.
The peace of the desert and the vistas of the high country inspired Black to begin the journey of being an artist.
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Black studied art at the University of Arizona, earning a bachelor’s degree in Fine Art. He then went on to the University of Delaware for his master’s degree in Fine Art.
Following graduate school, he worked for several years as an art professor in Oregon before eventually moving back to his Native Arizona.
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Currently, Black lives in Phoenix Arizona where he continues to paint and teach art.
His paintings are housed in numerous public and private collections, as he is quietly becoming one of America’s premier watercolor artists.
Falling Apart
Black’s work fits within the realm of American Realism. The fluid brushwork and rustic scenes are similar to American master, Winslow Homer. In addition the lonely settings of old farm houses and barns recall the stark and quiet style of Edward Hopper.
Fresh Fruit
Lichen Rock
Market-Fruit Stand
Columbia River Gorge
A Good Day’s Work
Arizona Sunset
Jean in La Jolla
Pit Mine
San Francisco Incognito
Sentinel
Cowgirl
"It is the job of the artist to keep the magic of the world alive." -Bruce Black.
Philly Cheese Shop
Under Construction
Sedona Cliffs #2
Great Students
Verde Valley
Although he is comfortable painting in a wide variety of medias and styles, watercolor was Black’s first love, and he handles the medium with the fluency and confidence of a master. He states, “I remember visiting galleries in Scottsdale with my grandparents way back in the late seventies. They enjoyed watercolors and introduced me to a number of artists working at that time. That was when I started painting, and I have never stopped or wanted to do anything else.”
Learning the Ropes
Rain Over Sedona
Winter Cabin
Wet Beaver Creek
Gone Fishing
The Penitent Man
Rodeo
Ropers
To see more of Bruce Black’s work or to purchase original paintings by Bruce Black, visit: www.bruceblackart.com
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