New Voices: Francis Livingston (b. ?)

Francis Livingston:

Francis Livingston is an American painter and is considered to be in the top ranks of American illustrators. In the beginning of his career, he painted primarily in a monochromatic style until he studied the work of the Bay Area Figurative Movement. This led him to experimenting with colour and developing a fondness for the California and French Impressionists.

Livingston’s paintings and works are famous and unique. He painted the Santa Cruz boardwalk for 8 years and did numerous portrayals of scenes from New York City and Coney Island. In these, he focussed mainly on the dramatic architecture and colour. However, his paintings of western landscapes and pueblo architecture are what makes him one of the West’s premier living artists: he is able to capture colours and light effects that are unique to west.

I find Francis Livingston’s paintings absolutely gorgeous. I can see the influence of the Impressionist artists that he admired and I am especially fond of his use of colour. His art is very vibrant and I love his use of brushwork to bring each work to life.

Artworks:

Deference
Rush Hour
Harmony
Facades
The Quiet

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References:

  • “Francis Livingston | Biography.” Meyer Gallery, www.meyergalleries.com/artist/Francis_Livingston/biography/.

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