George
Bodine paints landscapes, cityscapes and people.
Recently, he has been travelling extensively in Europe and his
paintings reflect his unique vision here and abroad.
He paints almost exclusively in oils, many of which are from
small, niche manufacturers.
George often hand stretches Belgian linen sized with rabbit skin
glue and primed with white lead, techniques dating from the 16th.
century.
Recently he is painting on sun bleached Belgian linen, again
primed with white lead, but glued to either sealed Birch board,
or archival quality Artist's board.
He had never had an art lesson, and his distinct vision, coupled
with careful, proven techniques ensure that his work will be
permanent and able to be handed down within families or collections
over centuries. |
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George
Bodine's goal is to produce work that will transcend time. His
subject matter, and especially style or "voice" in
painting, is unique.
His varied subjects keep him from being labeled as coming from
one type or genre of painting. Consequently, his work is owned
by diverse collectors varying from a U.S. Senator, a contemporary
Art Museum, and a U.S. Embassy, in addition to hundreds of collectors
in the U.S. and Europe.
He will often work on a series of paintings, only to stop suddenly,
sometimes to never return to the subject again.
Although George has been reclusive by nature in associating with
living artists and organizations, recently he did approach and
was immediately accepted into the Oil Painters of America.
Additionally, he has held 10 consecutive one man shows, almost
all of which have sold out. |
