Paul Leveille
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Artist's Statement:
Sometimes it’s hard to calm my excitement about painting. However, it’s in the calm moments when that spark of inspiration comes walking in. In my searches for possible outdoor painting reference, I have passed a certain house a hundred times…then on another day that same house unexpectedly jumps out at me and I’m filled with inspiration and I can’t wait to put it on canvas. Was that moment due to the way the light hit just right?…or was it because I saw it on that split second of quiet between my racing thoughts? I feel my paintings are most successful when I enjoy the process. For me if the painting is a continuous fight or struggle then I know I should stop, reassess…maybe I’ll put the painting aside for a while. Usually when I revisit it, my attitude about the subject has changed…a door has opened and painting resumes, everything flows. Sometimes it’s just the wrong road to be on and I accept that it is a dead end and time to move on. After retiring from commissioned portraits, I started using a palette knife. It is a very exciting and challenging way to paint. The result is cleaner colors and the impasto effect that I can achieve adds to the depth of the work. As for subject matter, everything interests me…landscapes, seascapes, people, animals, old equipment and seagulls. It’s endless and I feel blessed to have been given this talent and enjoyment in what I do. I hope viewers and collectors will feel pleasantly moved and delighted by my work as well. |
From his studio located in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Holyoke, Massachusetts, Paul Leveille has painted the portraits of distinguished clients, both nationally and internationally. Prior to his successful career in Portraiture he nurtured his artistic ability while working as an Art Director/illustrator in advertising.
Paul is a graduate of Vesper George School of Art in Boston, MA. He is a member of many national art associations including Academic Artist Association, Cape Cod Art Association, Oil Painters of America, Pastel Society of America and Rockport Art Association and Museum. In addition to his portrait commissions, Paul taught workshops around the country and in his studio in Holyoke, Massachusetts. He has produced three DVDs entitled Oil Portrait Demonstration, Pastel Portrait Demonstration and Watercolor Portrait Demonstration. He is also the author of three books published by North Light Books: Drawing Expressive Portraits, Painting Expressive Portraits in Oil, and Painting Expressive Portraits in Pastel. Paul has also been featured in American Artist Magazine, International Artist Magazine, Pastel Artist International, and American Artist Watercolor Magazine. He has been featured in The Pencil Box published by North Light Books. Currently Paul is devoting his time to gallery painting by working ‘en plein air’ and in studio to create stunning images in oil and palette knife. His subject matter includes landscapes, waterscapes, still life and people. Shows and Awards:
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