Charleston in My Time

by Fraser, West

• ISBN13: 9781570033926
• ISBN10: 1570033927
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2001-10-01
• Publisher: Univ of South Carolina Pr

Summary

"Through the oils of [West Fraser's] mature style ... he has achieved a level of spontaneity in the plein air tradition that captures the essence of the lowcountry." So concludes the essay by Angela D. Mack that leads everyone from connoisseurs to those who simply enjoy the artistic images of the South Carolina lowcountry into a visual feast to stir the senses. The first book of its kind dedicated to the work of this plein air impressionist, Charleston in My Time: The Paintings of West Fraser celebrates the passion and independence West Fraser exhibits in his work, his amazing eye for natural light and landscapes, and his love of Charleston and the lowcountry.

Author Biography

West Fraser was born in Savannah, Georgia, but was raised mainly in South Carolina, on Hilton Head Island. After graduating in 1979 from the University of Georgia with a bachelor of fine arts degree, Fraser spent time in Pennsylvania and New England, building a national reputation as a maritime painter. He returned to Charleston in 1984 and lives there now with his wife, Amy, and their four daughters

Table of Contents

List of Illustrations	p. ix
List of Paintings	p. xi
Acknowledgments	p. xv
West Fraser: A Friend's Perspective	p. xvii
The Lowcountry Landscape: A Historical Perspective	p. xxv
The Paintings of West Fraser
Index
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