Gene Speck, born in South Dakota, raised in California, and now a resident of Nevada, is a self-taught painter in photo-real style of mountain landscapes, and nostalgic 'days-gone by' Great Plains... Read full biography
Gene Speck, born in South Dakota, raised in California, and now a resident of Nevada, is a self-taught painter in photo-real style of mountain landscapes, and nostalgic 'days-gone by' Great Plains scenes with Indian encampments, ranches and panoramic views. Of him, it is written: "Gene Speck is a... Read full biography
Gene Speck, born in South Dakota, raised in California, and now a resident of Nevada, is a self-taught painter in photo-real style of mountain landscapes, and nostalgic 'days-gone by' Great Plains scenes with Indian encampments, ranches and panoramic views. Of him, it is written: "Gene Speck is a gentle simple man. He paints the land he knows and understands. He portrays the people he admires and feels close to. who lived 100 years ago. Through his paintings he brings the past to the present... Read full biography
Gene Speck, born in South Dakota, raised in California, and now a resident of Nevada, is a self-taught painter in photo-real style of mountain landscapes, and nostalgic 'days-gone by' Great Plains scenes with Indian encampments, ranches and panoramic views. Of him, it is written: "Gene Speck is a gentle simple man. He paints the land he knows and understands. He portrays the people he admires and feels close to. who lived 100 years ago. Through his paintings he brings the past to the present and harkens back to a time of peacefulness that flows out of love for the land and harmony among the people." (classic) Many of his mountain landscapes are of the Rocky and Teton ranges. He did not begin painting until age 35, and first sold his works... Read full biography
Gene Speck, born in South Dakota, raised in California, and now a resident of Nevada, is a self-taught painter in photo-real style of mountain landscapes, and nostalgic 'days-gone by' Great Plains scenes with Indian encampments, ranches and panoramic views. Of him, it is written: "Gene Speck is a gentle simple man. He paints the land he knows and understands. He portrays the people he admires and feels close to. who lived 100 years ago. Through his paintings he brings the past to the present and harkens back to a time of peacefulness that flows out of love for the land and harmony among the people." (classic) Many of his mountain landscapes are of the Rocky and Teton ranges. He did not begin painting until age 35, and first sold his works in California through street art shows and local contacts. In 1976, he moved to Nev... Read full biography
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Books & Publications (5)
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The Artists Bluebook 34,000 North American Artists to March 2005
2005
AskART.com Inc. - Dunbier, Lonnie Pierson (Editor)
479 pages
Davenport's Art Reference: The Gold Edition
2005
Davenport, Ray
2,421 pages
Art of the West Guidebook of Western Artists 2001 Edition