Bruce Evans Newman

Born in Yonkers, New York in 1948, Bruce spent most of his life in professional golf, construction management and real estate development before discovering art. Bruce taught drawing at the University of New Brunswick for three years and currently gives private drawing lessons in his studio and conducts occasional workshops. Most of his time, however, goes to painting, usually en plein air.

"I regard plein air painting as the most demanding and rewarding painting experience because quick decisions and solid drawing skills are necessary to capture the fleeting moments of light and color. I also feel it is the most authentic method for me because I am capturing a real experience as it is happening. It is this experiential discovery that I love about painting directly from life."

Bruce's primary influence has been Richard Schmid and has studied his work thoroughly. In October, 2007, Bruce attended a week-long workshop with Albert Handell in Putney, VT, a week in Pemaquid, ME in 2008 at Handell's paint-along mentorship program and a week-long workshop with Marc Hanson in Taylors Falls, MN in August, 2010.

"At this stage in my development, I am primarily a landscape painter and I truly love being outdoors and exploring all that nature gives us. Ultimately though, my long-term goal is to simply be known as a painter, capable of expressing my feelings of whatever is before me, including portraits, figures and still lifes in addition to the landscape."

Bruce is a juried member of Oil Painters of America, Landscape Artists International, Gallery Connexion, Plein Air Painters of the Bay of Fundy, The Fredericton Society of Artists and The Fredericton Arts Alliance. He has had five solo and numerous group exhibitions and his work is held in private collections across North America and Europe.

Contact:

Bruce E. Newman
214 Oxford Street
Fredericton, NB, Canada, E3B 2W5
Telephone: 506-457-9800
E-mail: info@brucenewman.com
Website: http://brucenewman.com