Visually stunning, informative, and broad in scope, this comprehensive overview gathers the works of renowned still-life painter Scott Fraser. Beautiful full color images of his body of work are accompanied by companion drawings and detailed close-ups, demonstrating the artist's approach to painting. A summary of his work, an interview of Fraser by artist Robert C. Jackson, and an extensive chronology of works allow the reader to explore the path of growth and development that took him from a landscape painter in the 1980s to the nationally renowned still-life painter that Fraser is today. His intense scrutiny of objects is revealed in full-page details of several important works. The over 200 drawings and paintings included here also reveal how Fraser’s passion for art history is a strongly recurring theme, often demonstrating itself in surprising ways. This book offers valuable insights for collectors, museums, students, academics, artists, and everyone interested in contemporary still life painting.[AuthorName]By Timothy J. Standring and Other William H. Gerdts and Robert C. Jackson[/AuthorName][AuthorBio]Timothy J. Standring is the Gates Foundation Curator of Painting & Sculpture at the Denver Art Museum. He has curated over thirteen exhibitions at the museum and has published widely on subjects that include British watercolor sketching, Van Gogh’s drawings, and Degas’ monotypes.
Robert C. Jackson (b. 1964) is a contemporary still life artist. Known primarily for his realist technique and contemporary approach, his humorous slant to the genre has made his artwork easily identifiable. His paintings are featured in gallery and museum exhibitions and in private, corporate, and museum collections worldwide, and he is the subject of the book Robert C. Jackson Paintings by Philip Eliasoph. He lives in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. @robertcjackson | robertcjackson.com[/AuthorBio][NumIllustration]204 color & b/w images[/NumIllustration][CoAuthor][/CoAuthor][SubTitle]Selected Works[/SubTitle][ColorPattern]204 color & b/w images[/ColorPattern]