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Donald Purdy

Donald Roy Purdy (1924 - 2016) was active/lived in Connecticut.  Donald Purdy is known for Beach-landscape, mod still life, figure.

The following, submitted October 2004, is from Jackie Wolf.

My father owned three of Mr. Purdy's works which he acquired from the Little Terrace Gallery in New Hope, PA. Included in his papers was a bio done by the Gallery and dates to 1967. The major points of interest include the following:

Self-taught, Mr. Purdy seldom used models, but works largely from remembrance, that is, from impressions certain subjects have made upon his mind... He only occasionally paints on canvas as he considers masonite to be a stronger and longer-lasting material. Preparation of the surface, although he admits to using gesso, is his own secret.

Mr. Purdy's paintings are included in the permanent collects of the Cincinnati, Columbus and Bridgeport Museums, the Butler Institute and the Walter P. Chrysler Museum. Two Purdy paintings were included in the US State Department's "Art in America" show which recently toured Europe.

Several "First Awards" have been given to Mr. Purd   ...  [Displaying 1000 of 3789 characters.]  Artist bio

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