Contemporary American Artists

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This paper explains that John Rozelle, inspired by his African heritage, is known for his expertise in combining colorful layers of acrylic paint and collage to create a distinct form of nonrepresentational mixed-media art. The author points out that Marla Baggetta, inspired by the beauty of Oregon's rural landscapes, working in pastel, creates unique jewel-like compositions. The paper relates that Ken Christensen is a classic, on-site, plein air landscape painter influenced greatly by the French Impressionists, Post-Impressionists and Fauves; he paints with the vision, color and verve of painters such as Van Gough and with the American perspective of Hopper and Benton.

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"In June 2002, Christensen was awarded with a large prestigious exhibit at the San Luis Obispo Art Center, entitled "From Where I Stand". He has been a regular participant in local exhibits, winning awards in both watercolor and oil paintings. Moreover, he has become a regular participant in the burgeoning plein air scene, gaining accolades in plein air festivals throughout California. In March 2004, Christensen was an artist in residence at the beautiful Inn at Morro Bay where a large exhibit followed, "Bigger, Bolder, Brighter" . His paintings have been featured on the cover of the Daniel Smith Catalogue and written about in Artist's Sketchbook Magazine, as well as in local newspapers."

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