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Born 1940 South Boston, Massachusetts. Known for: Marine, landscape.
The following, submitted November 2008, is from the artist:. Alan J. Eddy was born in South Boston and attended the Vesper George School of Art in Boston. A scholar of New England maritime history,... Read full biography
The following, submitted November 2008, is from the artist:. Alan J. Eddy was born in South Boston and attended the Vesper George School of Art in Boston. A scholar of New England maritime history, the artist has felt connected to the sea and the ships that sail upon her. His father spent over 50... Read full biography
The following, submitted November 2008, is from the artist:. Alan J. Eddy was born in South Boston and attended the Vesper George School of Art in Boston. A scholar of New England maritime history, the artist has felt connected to the sea and the ships that sail upon her. His father spent over 50 years in the U.S. Navy and his uncle built wooden boats. Together the three of them would often sail to the islands off Boston Harbor as well as to Nantucket on their 30' sloop "Buzz.". In the years... Read full biography
The following, submitted November 2008, is from the artist:. Alan J. Eddy was born in South Boston and attended the Vesper George School of Art in Boston. A scholar of New England maritime history, the artist has felt connected to the sea and the ships that sail upon her. His father spent over 50 years in the U.S. Navy and his uncle built wooden boats. Together the three of them would often sail to the islands off Boston Harbor as well as to Nantucket on their 30' sloop "Buzz.". In the years that followed, as he began to make marines his main focus and passion, these early sailing experiences with his dad and uncle were invaluable in the execution of his marine paintings. To paint marine scenes you have got to be a sailor. You have got to... Read full biography
The following, submitted November 2008, is from the artist:. Alan J. Eddy was born in South Boston and attended the Vesper George School of Art in Boston. A scholar of New England maritime history, the artist has felt connected to the sea and the ships that sail upon her. His father spent over 50 years in the U.S. Navy and his uncle built wooden boats. Together the three of them would often sail to the islands off Boston Harbor as well as to Nantucket on their 30' sloop "Buzz.". In the years that followed, as he began to make marines his main focus and passion, these early sailing experiences with his dad and uncle were invaluable in the execution of his marine paintings. To paint marine scenes you have got to be a sailor. You have got to feel how the wind moves, how it affects the sea and how it affects the boat. Otherwise, it is impossible to build a painting that is techni... Read full biography
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Keywords (9)
Art Method
- •Easel Painting
Art Media
- •Oil Paint
Art Subject
- •Landscape, Nature, Rural Scene
- •Marine, Maritime, Riverfront, Boats, Canoes, Steam Boats, Nautical
Chronology
- •Late 20th Century After 1950
Added Description
- •Marine Specialty
- •Miniature Specialty