A Brush with Nature: Abstract Naturalism and The Painting of Life by Alex Beard

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New Orleans-based painter and admired children's author Alex Beard is the creator of a unique style of painting called Abstract Naturalism," which combines abstract expressionism with naturalist environmental art. Included in this lavishly produced collection are works he's made over the past twenty-five years.

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An arresting collection of diverse painted works and ink-on-paper drawings appear in the first monograph of esteemed wildlife artist Alex Beard. He is best known for his elaborate wildlife compositions, created in his signature style of gestural painting, which he has coined "Abstract Naturalism."

Author Biography

A painter and illustrator, adventurer, best-selling children's author, world traveller, animal conservationist and filmmaker, Alex Beard has emerged as one of his generation's most creative, prolific and accomplished artists. Born in New York City in 1970, Alex was encouraged to think creatively from a young age by his uncle, Peter Beard, the acclaimed wildlife photographer and conservationist, and his mother, Patricia Beard, an accomplished author and magazine editor. Alex has had several solo exhibitions in New York, Los Angeles, and as far afield as Hong Kong. His drawings and paintings are scattered around the world in public and private collections. His open studio in New Orleans is a destination for visitors to the city.

Review

His career as artist, conservationist and author takes another leap forward this month with the release of his first monograph, A Brush With Nature, produced by Glitterati. The art in the book comes from musings on the interconnectedness in nature," says Beard, who is married to Amy, a history teacher, and father of Landry, 11, and Camille, 6. There's also an underlying conservation message: We are of the generation that will either be responsible for the end of the whole shooting match or be responsible for how to rejigger the equilibrium, so that we can continue to perpetuate." -- James Servin Modern Luxury "...a rich and complex work that explores themes of cultural and environmental connectivity in which abstraction and figuration collide." Broadway World "Themes of cultural and environmental interconnectivity are explored within a gorgeous collection of paintings inspired by wildlife, travel, and natural patterns inside A Brush with Nature: Abstract Naturalism and the Painting of Life." -- Michele Ranard Hello Lovely Studio ...a record of 25 years of painting by the artist who has chosen New Orleans as his adopted home. Beard describes how he came to his distinctive style of painting, and New Yorker writer Paumgarten's essay gives us a glimpse into Beard's remarkable life as he traveled the world, fell in love with Africa, devoted himself to art and conservation, and made a personal and professional life in New Orleans. -- Susan Larson The New Orleans Advocate, December 10, 2016

Long Description

New Orleans-based painter and admired children's author Alex Beard is the creator of a unique style of painting called "Abstract Naturalism," which combines abstract expressionism with naturalist environmental art. His precise yet abstract visual arithmetic has inspired comparisons to the works of visual mathematician M.C. Escher. Inspired by his travels, wildlife, and recurring natural patterns, Beard draws and paints intensely colorful, detailed interpretations of the world around us. Included in this lavishly produced book are works made over the past twenty-five years, and a fascinating introduction that illuminates Beard's philosophy of the interconnectedness of life, art, and mathematics. This magnificent collection of drawings and paintings will have wide appeal, pleasing not only art aficionados, but those whose enthusiasms range from the environment to mathematics.

Review Quote

His career as artist, conservationist and author takes another leap forward this month with the release of his first monograph, A Brush With Nature, produced by Glitterati. "The art in the book comes from musings on the interconnectedness in nature," says Beard, who is married to Amy, a history teacher, and father of Landry, 11, and Camille, 6. "There's also an underlying conservation message: We are of the generation that will either be responsible for the end of the whole shooting match or be responsible for how to rejigger the equilibrium, so that we can continue to perpetuate."

Details ISBN1943876339 Year 2016 ISBN-10 1943876339 ISBN-13 9781943876334 Format Hardcover Author Alex Beard Publisher Glitterati Inc Short Title BRUSH W/NATURE Language English Media Book Birth 1970 Pages 244 Imprint Glitterati Inc Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States DEWEY 759.13 Illustrations 250 colour Subtitle Abstract Naturalism and The Painting of Life Publication Date 2016-10-21 UK Release Date 2016-10-21 NZ Release Date 2016-10-21 US Release Date 2016-10-21 Audience General AU Release Date 2017-01-26 We've got this

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