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Plein Air Painters On The Alley
Plein Air Painters On The Alley
Morgan Samuel Price
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In February, I spent a week painting along a quiet alley in Naples, Florida. I chose this location believing it would be a peaceful spot without too much disruption. What drew me in were the strong shadow patterns cast across the alley, the lush flora and fauna, and the play of shadows dancing on the old wall. As a landscape artist, I am always searching for those compelling shapes of light and shadow, and this scene offered them in abundance.
This painting has remained in my collection all these years, a cherished memory of a wonderful time spent painting with my dear friend Mary Ann. Each day we enjoyed the adventure of plein air painting together. One afternoon I discovered that the city offers tours through this very alley because of the historic wall built in 1932. Little did I know at the time that I was also recording a piece of its history.
That is one of the beautiful gifts of painting—it captures a fleeting moment in time, preserving places and feelings that may change or disappear, but remain alive forever on the canvas.
16 x 20
Oil
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Morgan Samuel Price
Morgan Samuel Price is an internationally renowned artist. At age 15, Morgan knew enough about painting to learn the Japanese art of Sumi-e brush strokes. Even at 15, Morgan had the mindfulness to view her own practice and learn specific skills to improve. No technical issue was going to hold Morgan back. Now, decades later, Morgan has technical skills few will ever possess.
Her professional career began in 1968 after graduating from Ringling College of Art and Design. She began working at Hallmark Cards as an illustrator and later as art director of the News Herald in Ohio. When she moved to Ardmore, Oklahoma with her young family she decided to become a fine artist. She lived in a town with no galleries, museums, art stores, or art centers. She began running art groups for anyone interested – leaving Ardmore with 4 flourishing art stores because practically everyone around had started painting. She turned a small town in Oklahoma into a town with a thriving visual arts center.
Morgan’s exhibited in 60+ National Exhibitions and Plein Air Events throughout the country including numerous solo gallery exhibitions. All throughout, Morgan discovered she loved teaching as much as she loved painting, prompting her to teach all over the world, write two books on oil painting and produce a series of instruction videos.
Morgan is a member of many art societies including the Salmagundi Club, NYC, Allied Artists, NYC, the American Society of Marine Artists & Oil Painters of America.
She is often called “Florida’s Painter” as few painters can catch Florida’s wildness and quiet hospitality. It is no wonder that so many students, artists, collectors, and art lovers seek out Morgan’s talent.