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- MP Raymond is a self taught artist who specializes in realism.
- He is a native of Central Massachusetts and currently resides in Southbridge, Ma.
- He is a multi award winning and international artist who's fine work resides in several collections across the country and in Europe.
- He is available for commissioned works; portrait, landscape and other.
Artist Statement
I look for balance and depth of composition in all my work. I try to celebrate symmetry and strength through subtleness. The subject alone is never my first thought when it comes to choosing what I'm going to paint. What's most important to me is that the composition should evoke an emotional response, and that it embodies all the aspects of great design. Once I’ve decided to proceed with a painting my next step is to begin with a concept drawing, following this up with several reference photographs. I then produce a final drawing on canvas. From this point I begin an under painting, then apply thin layers of oil pigment and slowly build up the painting. I feel this approach gives a transparent, luminous effect that I believe becomes very apparent in both portraits and landscapes.
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Gallery Showings
| Upstream Gallery |
Omaha, NE / 2011 |
| Hanover Gallery |
Worcester, MA / 2011 |
| Gallery West |
Alexandria , VA / 2011 |
| Artwork Network |
Denver, CO / 2010 |
| American Artists Professional League |
New York , NY / 2010 |
| The Guild of Boston Artists |
Boston , MA / 2010 |
| No Themes No Limit / Sprinkler Factory |
Worcester , MA / 2010 |
| The Big Small Show / Aurora Gallery |
Worcester , MA / 2010 |
| Fire and Ice / Aurora Gallery |
Worcester , MA / 2010 |
| Art for Auction |
Worcester , MA / 2010 |
| Sprinkler Factory Gallery |
Worcester , MA / 2010 |
| Galleria Vivace |
Stafford Springs, Ct / 2008-2009 |
| D-Art Gallery |
East Hampton , Ma / 2008 |
| Art Collective Gallery |
Norway , Me / 2004 |
| Poland Springs Art Gallery |
Poland Springs, Me / 2004 |
Art Competition Awards
| Honorable Mention |
Artist Portfolio Magazine / 2011 |
| Best in Show |
Artwork Network / 2010 |
| Best in Show |
Poland Springs Art Festival / 2004, 2007 |
| Best Oil Painting |
Poland Springs Art Festival / 2004, 2007 |
| Best in Show |
Rockport Art Festival / 2004 |
| Best in Show |
Freeport Art Show / 2004 |
| Best in Show |
Norway Art Festival / 2004 |
Purchase Award
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Norway Art Festival / 2004
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