Arizona Watercolor Artist The Art of Bruce Black

ARIZONA WATERCOLOR

ARTIST THE ART OF BRUCE BLACK

Bruce Black (1970 – Present) grew up in Phoenix Arizona, spending summers at his cabin up in the woods of Northern Arizona.

The peace of the desert and the vistas of the high country inspired Black to begin the journey of being an artist.

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Black studied art at the University of Arizona, earning a bachelor’s degree in Fine Art. He then went on to the University of Delaware for his master’s degree in Fine Art.

Following graduate school, he worked for several years as an art professor in Oregon before eventually moving back to his Native Arizona.

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Currently, Black lives in Phoenix Arizona where he continues to paint and teach art.

His paintings are housed in numerous public and private collections, as he is quietly becoming one of America’s premier watercolor artists.

Falling Apart

Black’s work fits within the realm of American Realism. The fluid brushwork and rustic scenes are similar to American master, Winslow Homer. In addition the lonely settings of old farm houses and barns recall the stark and quiet style of Edward Hopper.

Fresh Fruit

Lichen Rock

Market-Fruit Stand

Columbia River Gorge

A Good Day’s Work

Arizona Sunset

Jean in La Jolla

Pit Mine

San Francisco Incognito

Sentinel

Cowgirl

"It is the job of the artist to keep the magic of the world alive."   -Bruce Black. 

Philly Cheese Shop

Under Construction

Sedona Cliffs #2

Great Students

Verde Valley

Although he is comfortable painting in a wide variety of medias and styles,  watercolor was Black’s first love, and he handles the medium with the fluency and confidence of a master.  He states, “I remember visiting galleries in Scottsdale with my grandparents way back in the late seventies.  They enjoyed watercolors and introduced me to a number of artists working at that time.  That was when I started painting, and I have never stopped or wanted to do anything else.” 

Learning the Ropes

Rain Over Sedona

Winter Cabin

Wet Beaver Creek

Gone Fishing

The Penitent Man

Rodeo

Ropers

To see more of Bruce Black’s work or to purchase original paintings by Bruce Black, visit: www.bruceblackart.com

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