Original Art 2010 Richard Eugene Barbera "Low Down" Painting ORIGINAL AUTHENTIC PAINTING BY THE HIGHLY ACCLAIMED LISTED ARTIST 2010 RICHARD EUGENE BARBERA "LOW DOWN" R. Gene Barbera has been producing bold, highly graphic artwork for more than 15 years. Starting his fine art education at the Portland (ME) Art School and continuing further at the University of Maine and the Hartford Art School, his work clearly illustrates a brilliant eye and intricate execution. The bold statements energize the spaces they occupy and work to draw viewers into a world full of attitude and expression. The work of Richard Eugene Barbera (he prefers Gene) has a youthful spirit and energy that is easy to get excited about, so we were extremely excited to talk to him. We played a little bit of phone tag because he was in Madrid, Spain with his wife and their three-month-old son on a visit to see his grandparents. All of Gene?s work is chock full of attitude and expression. His influence started at a very young age. During his childhood in Portland, Maine he embraced the beauty of his surroundings, but unlike most Maine painters who got caught up with the intense scenery, Gene flocked to the various people that filled the working industries. He started taking classes at the Portland Art School just before his senior year in high school, where he made books of chalk and pastel drawings. A lot of his earlier work was done on beautiful antique music paper. From those fisherman in his early life in Maine to the natives encountered during extensive travel around the world ? all the various expressions and characters are what make up his paintings today. With unforgiving and meaningful one-stroke executions, he creates a distinct personality, often adding uncomplimentary colors and exaggerated cartoon-like features that result in a mysterious finish. People can understand and relate to figures,? Gene says of his work. He has always loved figures. He especially loves the feeling one receives when they see expression in the eyes. Gene recalls being moved by Richard Diebenkorn?s figures at a show in San Francisco in the late 70?s. He especially loved how the figures felt like huge slabs of paint. We find the most thrilling aspect of Gene?s work not to be the energetic compositions that we are allowed to see on his canvases, but rather the mystique and intrigue of what we don?t see. Who are the figures that comprise his subject matter and what are they thinking and feeling? Gene has sold some of his pieces, but it?s tough he says. For over fifteen years now he has been a slave to his craft ? he is one of those artists who is always working on a painting or a drawing. He feels that art should be priced affordably so that more people can enjoy it. THIS PIECE IS IN GREAT CONDITION AS DISPLAYED IN THE PHOTO GALLERY. FRAME MEASURES 27 1/2" BY 27 1/2" INCHES. We accept Mastercard, Visa, American Express, Discover, and PayPal. All postage is calculated at cost which also includes packaging and handling fees which make our standard low cost shipping rates more appealing to our by buyers. Items will be shipped via FedEX or USPS Flat rate postal service with Delivery confirmation, unless otherwise stated in the listing. If you buy more than one item we combine shipping give a $1.00 discount on shipping for each additional item purchased within (7) days of the first initial purchase. Please allow 5 business days for delivery once item has been paid for through paypal. RETURN POLICY All items are shipped as described in the listing if the item has been damaged through shipping we'll take an assertive role to rectify the matter. We have have an excellent feedback rating because our major goal is to satisfy all our customers. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS SELLER IS NOT AN EXPERT IN ANY OF THE ITEMS BEING OFFERED. ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD "AS IS" THEREFORE IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BUYER TO ASK ANY ALL QUESTIONS IN REFERENCE TO AN ITEM(S) BEFORE PURCHASING THEIR SELECTED PRODUCT. ALL SALES ARE FINAL We at Jaxsprat's Unique Collectibles have been avid treasure hunters for over fifteen years. Within the confines of our beautiful and cluttered home in sunny Fort Lauderdale, Florida we have been operating our store for over five years as a wholehearted family enterprise. Our aim is to provide and showcase quality antiques, collectibles, memorabilia, and fine art at affordable prices for everyone. We seek to ensure that our customers have a wonderful experience when shopping for collectibles in our store. If you have any inquiries or questions in reference to this item or any other item. We are available 24/7 as we make it an integral part of our customer service policy to respond to you in a efficient and timely manner. JAXSPRATS UNIQUE COLLECTIBLES "If it's unique, we have it" Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google [email protected] Every buyer gets a MyStoreRewards invitation for cash back