Alain J. Picard
Born (1974-04-30) April 30, 1974
Connecticut
EducationArt Students League of New York, Western Connecticut State University
Known forPortrait painting, Figurative painting, and Landscape painting

Alain J. Picard (born April 30, 1974) is an American figurative, landscape, and portrait painter and writer. He resides in Southbury, Connecticut.[1][2]

Early life

Born in Stamford, Connecticut, he earned a bachelor of arts in illustration from Western Connecticut State University and studied at the Art Students League of New York.[3]

Career

Influenced by John Singer Sargent, Edgar Degas, and Joaquín Sorolla, Picard's work has been featured in The Artist's Magazine and The Pastel Journal and has been recognized by The Portrait Society of America, The Hudson Valley Art Association, The Connecticut Society of Portrait Artists, The Connecticut Pastel Society, and The Pastel Society of America.

In 2004, The Artist's Magazine highlighted Picard as one of the 20 contemporary artists “On the Rise.” In 2009, Picard's work was recognized with the “Best Portfolio Award” by the Portrait Society of America.[4]

He has written a series of art instructional books for Walter T. Foster Publishing, owned by The Quarto Group, including:

  • Pastel Basics: Learn fundamental techniques for using this fun and colorful medium (2014)
  • Mastering Pastel: Capturing the beauty of the world around you in this colorful medium (2015)
  • Beginning Drawing: A multidimensional approach to learning the art of basic drawing (2016)

In addition, he has hosted a series of art instructional DVDs and videos for the Artist's Network, owned by F+W Media, including:

  • Painting the Figure in Pastel (2014)
  • Capturing Light and Color: Landscape in Pastel (2014)
  • Capturing Light & Form: Still Life in Pastel (2014)
  • Pastel Techniques for Painterly Portraits (2013)
  • Painting Skin Tones in Pastel (2013)
  • Essential Techniques for Pastel Portraits (2013)[5]

In 2013 and 2014 he collaborated with Terry Ludwig Pastels to create two unique Picard pastel sets.

Alain is a judge and juror of international exhibitions, and a sought-after workshop instructor.

References

  1. ↑ "Portrait Painting: The Heart of the Matter". The Artist’s Network. 25 June 2013.
  2. ↑ "Biography of Alain J. Picard". Connecticut Pastel Society Website.
  3. ↑ "Biography of Alain J. Picard". Connecticut Pastel Society Website.
  4. ↑ "10/10 Interview with Alain Picard". UART Premium Sanded Pastel Paper Website. 13 January 2016.
  5. ↑ "Alain J. Picard Studio Store". Official Website of Alain J. Picard.
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