tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36727064295037561412024-03-13T16:43:00.036-04:00Billy SeccombeContemporary Realist Figure PainterBilly Seccombehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09724015476959328515noreply@blogger.comBlogger73125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3672706429503756141.post-2844702562733963092016-04-01T23:33:00.003-04:002016-04-07T23:45:59.007-04:00Ramon Santiago<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Below, is a side-by-side comparison to include my work which was inspired with a similar title, <i>Cyrk.</i><br />
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Billy Seccombehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09724015476959328515noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3672706429503756141.post-61435115974518589702016-04-01T23:14:00.000-04:002016-04-01T23:14:07.401-04:00Rosemary & Co. Brush / Billy Seccombe Portrait Painting Demo<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I’m proud to be presenting a 3 hour portrait painting demonstration paired with a Rosemary & Co. brush sale on Thursday June 23 from 9am-12noon at DuCret SChool of Art. Thank you.</div>
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Billy Seccombehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09724015476959328515noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3672706429503756141.post-735466391096645182016-04-01T22:51:00.003-04:002016-04-01T22:55:44.729-04:00Ducret School of Art: Painting and Figure Drawing Class <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
It is a great honor to now be teaching a fantastic group of students at DuCret School of Art is South Plainfield, NJ. Our 15 week spring semester focuses upon academic figure drawing and traditional oil painting techniques. <br />
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Billy Seccombehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09724015476959328515noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3672706429503756141.post-67633355496709790182016-04-01T22:30:00.001-04:002016-04-01T23:23:22.272-04:00Jerry’s Artarama Wilmington, DE: Billy Seccombe Self-Portrait Painting Demo<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Jerry’s Artarama in Wilmington, DE graciously allowed me to do a 4 hour live painting demonstration in their front window on March 19. <span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;">The demo featured my WIP self-portrait entitled <i>Love Thyself</i> for the Jerry’s open call for submissions self-portrait contest. I </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;">discussed my technique, Rosemary & Co. brushes and Michael Harding Oil Paints which are both terrific brands that I’m affiliated with. Thank you.</span><br />
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It is with great pleasure that I share another great opportunity to be published in International Artist Magazine. This most recent article featured an article I wrote with respect to painting on aluminum traffic signs. The recent exploration of a new surface has been wonderful and I’ve fully enjoyed the experience. The attached issue chronicled the process of painting a new work entitled <i>Danger High Voltage </i>as I shared with readers my approach to portrait painting. Thank you.<br />
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Billy Seccombehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09724015476959328515noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3672706429503756141.post-11457995145035303382016-04-01T21:57:00.004-04:002016-04-01T23:16:25.284-04:00International Artist Magazine Feb/March Issue 101<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I am absolutely honored to share that I was featured in the February/March 2015 issue of International Artist Magazine. It was a fantastic opportunity to work with the editors there to produce a step-by-step piece of a recent portrait commission. The commission was to be featured on the follow up album by long-time friend and jazz musician Enoch Smith Jr. The article chronicle the evolution of the work and the development of a look to capture the <i>Misfits II: Pop</i> album. Below, is a a few images from the article. <i>Misfits II: Pop</i> can be found on iTunes. Thank you.<br />
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Many people have asked me about what paints I use to complete my portraits and therefore wanted to take a moment to share with my audience the wonderful oil paint which I have been using in my studio. It is the Michael Harding Artist Oil Colours and they are hand-made paints from the UK. The colors are vivid and they use only the highest quality pigments in their paint. The quality of the color is second to none and I am able to get the performance I need out of these oil paints. Seen above is a sample of some of my recent paints delivered. They are available through Jerry’s Artarama and also Amazon.com.<br />
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I am thrilled to announce that for the first time I have been given the amazing opportunity to be featured at Rosemary & Co. Artist Brushes with my own line of hand-made paint brushes. The set features 12 individually selected brushes of various sizes which I currently use in my studio. The brushes are honestly some of the best quality brushes I’ve ever used. They are available at: <a href="http://www.rosemaryandco.com/gift-sets/brush-sets/billy-seccombe-set" target="_blank">Link: Rosemary and Co. Artist Brushes - Billy Seccombe Brush Set</a><br />
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This is a fairly recent article written by Emily Everson of the Metuchen Life magazine. She is a wonderful writer/editor who I had the opportunity of meeting earlier last year at a show of mine. I am thrilled to be the center feature for the January issue in which the magazine features a spread on my paintings, technical approach and an inside look at my studio. Thank you to those folks at the magazine for giving me such great press. It is very much appreciated.<br />
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Dacia Gallery proudly presents “Looking In” a Solo Exhibition by Billy Seccombe. By taking a unique approach to oil painting in an academic manner Seccombe’s work captures a classical realism with particular attention to rendering the figure. His latest paintings seek a poetic aesthetic and an ethereal quality, which often depicts a figure with decorative elements, text, and thick impasto paint. By letting the paint flow and careful not to overwork the canvas, he creates bold brush strokes that convey a sense of life and energy in his subjects and an intimacy in his models. “My work derives a sense of comfort and of warmth while employing elemental accents such as patterning and props.” A graduate of Syracuse University with a BFA in illustration, Seccombe grew up in Rochester, NY. At a young age he was inspired by Rochester based artist Ramon Santiago, whose theatrical style can at times be seen in Seccombe’s work. “I want to have a dialogue with the audience” says Seccombe of his new work, which invites the viewer in by conveying thought and emotion with a delicate sense of intimacy by Looking In.</div>
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Location: Dacia Gallery<br />
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I'm proud to announce that I will be one of the featured artists in this years Dacia Gallery - Times Square Art Show which takes place on Saturday November 9th 2013. I am among 35 artists who will be represented at this years event and it should be a very exciting opportunity to get exposure and perhaps some new clients. The exhibition is going to be held at the Times Square Art Building located at 300 West 43rd St. The show will be open from 2:00 pm to midnight. Thank you.<br />
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Billy Seccombehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09724015476959328515noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3672706429503756141.post-62152632558531310832013-10-26T15:44:00.002-04:002013-10-26T15:44:48.515-04:00Rotunda Gallery Opening October 13th, 2013<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I wanted to take a moment to share with you a small article written about my opening in the “Sentinel” newspaper along with a photo from the event from the staff photographer Terry Boudreau as well as candid photos from the event from photographer Mark Harris. These photos were from my opening at the Rotunda Gallery in Metuchen, NJ. Thank you.<br />
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Billy Seccombehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09724015476959328515noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3672706429503756141.post-59346884982838538032013-07-05T11:43:00.001-04:002013-07-16T11:19:28.507-04:00Recent Portrait Commission: In-Progress<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I wanted to take a moment to share with you a series of new photos of a recent portrait commission I am working on. The client has hired me to paint a portrait of their daughter. The painting is 18x24" oil on wood pane. Thank you.<br />
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Last night’s opening reception at Le Salon D Art at 90 Stanton St. in New York City’s Lower East Side was a smash hit. With a steady stream of people, the reception of my work was positive and uplifting. I had a chance to meet a number of interesting people, both artists and patrons. It was a great evening and many thanks to Hans Kerremans and his wife Grace for allowing me the privilege of showing in their space. By day, Le Salon D Art is a hip, trendy salon but by night the space transforms into a quant gallery setting perfect for exhibiting art.<br />
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I had the chance to speak with some remarkable artists including Jimmie Arroyo, Lacey Lewis, and Kenny Hardwork Hilaire. It was a spectacular turn out of great people supporting the arts in one of New York’s most untouched and refreshing neighborhoods. Located directly across from “Arlene’s Grocery” and a block behind “Katz Deli”, Le Salon D Art is nestled perfectly in the heart of one of the most artistic and perhaps under the radar spots in Manhattan. <br />
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My very talented musician cousin John Gaenzler has performed across the street at one of New York’s premiere live music venues. The neighborhood smacks of great live music, graffiti, mural work, and one of a kind restaurants in the city. Thank you to all for making this possible.<br />
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Billy Seccombehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09724015476959328515noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3672706429503756141.post-2098921134198346122013-04-10T20:54:00.000-04:002013-04-10T22:47:12.450-04:00Developing a SeriesRecently I have been recounting an article forwarded to me by my former high school art teacher, Kay Polito. Essentially, the article talked about developing a series or body of work and why it is important to focus upon an underlying motivation throughout that process. It is important in developing a body of work to keep in mind a few common goals throughout the creation of these works. One should focus upon a theme, a technique, color story, or a basic approach. <br />
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Suppose for a moment that you are developing a body of work for an upcoming show or even to approach a gallery and that body of work is composed of some 10 paintings. It is fair to assume that this work may take a period of months or even years to develop. It would serve to benefit the artist through this time period to ask himself "What is my goal?" or "What am I trying to accomplish." The work will look more fluid and I think at the end of the series you will have emerged solving a problem and achieving a goal. The work in said series would look more fluid, concise, and thought out. <br />
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">The use of robust pigments in fine art painting results in a more highly successful painting because the process of painting itself becomes simplified, or at the very least...easier. That is, when a full-bodied pigment is applied which is void of commercial fillers the process of color mixing becomes easier and the ability to achieve the color observed happens faster and with a greater ease. Thus, achieving more accurate results. With rich pigment, an observed color may be achieved with two or three steps as opposed to four or five when mixing with lower quality paint requiring considerable more time and effort on the part of the painter. The color achieved in this manner then appears over-worked and often muddy. It is seeming flat and void of intensity. The fact is, fillers and synthetic pigments produce bland, flat color and as a result, the painting does not sing on the wall but rather hangs quietly with a muted and dirty overtone. </span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">The quality of the artist's paint eliminates wasteful actions and unnecessary over compensation in the artist’s struggle to bring forth a certain brilliance which simply cannot be accomplished through lesser means. By applying a higher grade product the act of painting itself is reduced to a more immediate response. </span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">The fragmentation of stopping and starting as the artist mixes and applies the mixture to his canvas is thus shortened. As a result, the painting occurs more rapidly and spontaneously. Robust color helps to speed this process as it becomes one fluid motion of observation and recording resulting in a piece which is more likely to capture initial impressions and the energy of the moment or the essence of the sitter. Moreover, the ability to capture subtle shifts in value and warm or cool tones throughout the form are made more lively and life-like as the surface become more clearly defined.</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Learning how to paint with a lower quality, less pure paint stifles the art student and the path to understanding will be jagged. The art of painting is hard. It requires skill and patience. It is not for the faint of heart and as one attempts to create a great masterpiece he must first be armed with an arsenal of knowledge, skills, and superb materials. To endeavor to create a painting with poor materials is akin to setting sail on a trans-Atlantic voyage in a ship made of kindling. One cannot expect great results in a work without strength in the very medium that holds the piece together. An artist cannot use a brush with loose bristles, or a canvas that is warped, or paint produced with fillers and waxes if he is to achieve greatness in a work. </span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Additionally, in valuing the techniques of Old Master approaches and time-tested methods of drawing and painting, contemporary artists today must embrace the materials of the past if one is to truly become a great painter. </span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">The value of hand-made, robust pigments produced in a fashion that pays particular attention to detail and includes only the purest of ingredients assists in the creation of top-quality work as it ensures a longevity to the work itself and as it continues to thrive far beyond the artists life. It will take on a life of it's own and the importance of pure colors will guarantee a painting that remains life-like for years to come. </span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Color, after all, is the result of light and to mix color with a paint that is poorly made and without an attention to pure, robust ingredients makes the process of mixing paint and achieving accurate colors that much more difficult. It is vital to begin with the proper materials. Thus, one begins at a disadvantage otherwise and the painting despite the artist’s best efforts, may only reach a fraction of it's fullest potential. Robust color in painting <i>does</i> make for a more successful painting. </span></div>
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Billy Seccombehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09724015476959328515noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3672706429503756141.post-31966233912978196942013-04-09T22:25:00.003-04:002013-04-13T17:43:51.217-04:00Portrait Painting Demonstration<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
As part of my closing reception at Transformations Gallery recently, I had the great honor of holding a portrait painting demonstration for a small, intimate group on Sunday March 24th. The demo was in the style of an alla prima painting and was approximately 2.5 hours long. The study demonstrated an academic approach to portrait painting which is primarily used in various academic artist institutions such as the Art Students League and the New York Academy of Art. The method is widely taught and is a quick sculptural approach to capturing the essence of the sitter. The final result is more of a finished sketch than a polished and highly rendered painting. Included below are selection of photos from the evening at different stages of the painting. Thank you.<br />
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I wanted to briefly mention that my former website which has featured my realist figure painting, www.williamseccombe.com has recently been replaced with a more sleek and updated site www.billyseccombe.com. The site has been built using a site builder specific to artists and designers alike. That site builder is bigblackbag.com and my site will be featured on their homepage in the recent future. Keep an eye open for updates on their site and for the below page to be seen. Thank you.<br />
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Please join me on Thursday April 11th from 7-11pm at Le Salon D’ Art http://www.lesalonart.com located at 90 Stanton St. in New York City’s lower east side for my opening reception “Figurative Works” which is an ongoing traveling exhibition of both my recent and past realist figure paintings. Thank you.<br />
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This past weekend my realist figure paintings were featured in a one night gallery exhibition in Rochester, NY. Formerly the Stella Art Gallery and Studio, 350 W. Commercial St. in East Rochester offered a prime opportunity to both share my work and draw close friends, family, and collectors to an evening filled with both jazz and art. The jazz was provided my Eastman School of Music Doctoral student, Jeff McLeod. His arrangements complimented a very successful event. The show, entitled "Billy Seccombe - Figurative Works” is a traveling exhibition which recently was shown in New Jersey and will continue after this exhibition to Le Salon D’ Art on Stanton St. in New York City’s lower east side. Below is a selection of photos from the evening as well as the promotional poster. Thank you.<br />
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I had the recent pleasure of being asked to exhibit my paintings at the newly founded Transformations Gallery in Metuchen, NJ. The gallery is part of the Borough Improvement League (BIL) located in the Old Franklin Schoolhouse and is an artist run space. My friends Judy Weinberg, Amy Brooks, and Tyreen Reuter were gracious enough to offer me a solo exhibition in 2013 which opened on January 17th and lasted through the month of April. <br />
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It was an extremely successful event and I’m thrilled to count myself as a contributing artist in the community. Below are some of the photos from that event along with the poster released for the opening reception. Lastly, I would be remiss if I didn’t mention my very talented and close friend Enoch Smith Jr, The evening would not have been complete if not for the melodic and soulful jazz performance by New Jersey-based pianist, Enoch Smith Jr. Thank you to all for making it an exceptional gallery opening. <br />
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Here is my most recent portrait "Sock Monkey Hat." Next year I'd like to see this at the LA Art Show #<span style="color: #3e3e3e;">LAArtShow. I am seeking gallery representation for next years show. </span><span style="color: #3e3e3e;">The framing is by Custom Frame Solutions.</span><span style="color: #3e3e3e;"> </span><span style="color: #3e3e3e;">Thank you.</span></div>
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