Sam Hyde Harris, an early California plein aire
landscape painter, earned his living as an artist from 1903, at the age of
14, until he passed away in 1977. This book offers a glimpse of his
sometimes outrageous personality and insight into his methods and styles.
It enables readers to witness his ability to communicate, both visually
and verbally, what he internalized and gave back in the form of wonderful,
bright images. It demonstrates his two distinct early styles of easel
painting and the blending of those styles later in his career, as well as
his teaching and philosophy.
Sam’s distinct styles are brought together in over 400 images that show
the progression and refinement of his subject and technique. By including
the different stages of a work of art—pencil drawings, work-up sketches,
maquettes, and the final forms—the illustrations do what words sometimes
can not accomplish. This informative book contains visual lessons for the
art historian and artist, and essays by leading California historian
Marion Yoshiki-Kovinick and contemporary California artist Gary Lang. It
is a comprehensive record of the art, exhibitions, and the words of this
important 20th century artist. |
