He was prolific at pencil drawing, but he remembers wondering
how the old master painters obtained the proper balance of color
and effects of light on each subject matter. This curiosity would
eventually impact his desire as an adult to research and experiment
to obtain satisfying results in his paintings.
In an early junior high course in architectural
drawing, Greg Chappell spawned a desire to venture into a future
in the art world. However, as he continued his education, he was
disappointed in the instruction of art classes. What he was so
eager to learn wasn't being taught - how pigments react to each
other on different grounds (linen, wood, boards, etc.) with the
proper mixing medium. He also discovered that most art schools
were not teaching the basics - drawing anatomy, composition, color
and the effects of light.
As a result, Greg spent many hours on his own
studying DaVinci, Michaelangelo, Raephael and Monet. These studies
evolved into his present style of realism. He feels comfortable
painting romantic landscapes, wildlife and portraits.
When Greg isn't painting, he enjoys spending
time with his family, teaching art classes, participating in art
competitions and coaching at the local recreation center.
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