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Gene Gill Gene Gill is a master painter whose watercolors reach into the realm of fine art by virtue of their meticulous execution, emotional impact, and artistic commentary. Dedicated to concept and design, Gene takes an illustrative approach to his impressionistic paintings. He is renowned for his Portland cityscape paintings of wet days on city streets. With vibrant colors, skillful brushwork, a delightful wit, and joy for life, Gill makes an ordinary moment on the street seem extraordinary. Gill attended Portland State University, The Museum Art School (now Northwest College of Art) in Portland, and is a graduate of the prestigious Art Center School in Pasadena, California. During his career he has created more than 300 portraits. He taught at Portland State University and Museum Art School. Besides a thriving career in watercolor painting, he continues to teach, lecture and handle an occasional assignment from Portland advertising agencies. He is a member of the Watercolor Society of Oregon and a signature member of the Northwest Watercolor Society. His recent awards include: Finalist, 2000 National Landscape Competition sponsored by The Artist's Magazine. Finalist, 2000 Northwest Watercolor Society, Spring show Award of Distinction, 2000 Watercolor Society of Oregon, Spring show Finalist, 1999 National Landscape Competition sponsored by The Artist'’s Magazine Award Winner, 1999 Watercolor Society of Oregon, Spring show Finalist, 1998 National Portrait Competition, sponsored by The Artist's Magazine First Place Award 1998 Watercolor Society of Oregon, Fall show First Place Award 1998 Watercolor Society of Oregon, Spring show Artist's Statement: "I have great affection for my subjects and I try to convey those feelings in my painting." Artwork: "Girl and Cone" Dimensions: 29" x 22.5" Price: $1,800 "Boy with Cone" Dimensions: 29" x 22.5" Price: $1,800   "She's Too Skinny..." Price: SOLD "Shower of Flowers" Dimensions: 22" x 28.5" Price: $2,200   "Study in Concentration" Dimensions: 28" x 36" Price: $3,000 "Night Train" (unframed print) Price: $80   "River View" (unframed print) Price: $80 "Night Lights" (unframed print) Price: $80   "Broadway & Morrison" Dimensions: 30" x 24" Price: $3,200 (SOLD) "Park & Morrison" Dimensions: 30" x 24" Price: $3,200   "Waiting Her Turn" (acrylic) Dimensions: 38" x 20" Price: $3,000 "Practice, Practice" (acrylic on paper) Dimensions: 35" x 27" Price: $3,000   "Crossing Yamhill" (unframed print) Price: $80

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