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Rarely does an artist emerge with the balance of strengths and emotional intensity of
Nathan Greene. His large, luminous paintings of Christ in
contemporary settings combine his unique style with the painting traditions of the old
masters to deliver powerful images that go straight to the heart. Masterful portraiture of human
and animal subjects, meticulous attention to detail, and landscapes that seem to vibrate with life
are all features of his work. Composition, color, and light are given equal consideration in
building the inspirational impact he achieves.
Born in Michigan in 1961, Nathan's interest and talent in art were apparent at an early age.
By the time he could hold a pencil, he began drawing, and by first grade was taking
art instruction. His early years were characterized by a constant striving to improve
his observational and artistic skills, earning numerous awards and recognition. During high
school, he traveled to the East Coast to seek advice from leading illustrators. By his senior
year in high school, he already had a gallery selling his artwork. He chose Chicago's American
Academy of Art to further his study for its emphasis on excellence in traditional painting
and drawing skills.
In 1983, Nathan entered the highly competitive market of freelance illustration, and by the end
of that decade had established himself by working for clients such as the National Wildlife
Federation, NASA, Focus on the Family, Christianity Today, as well as other large corporations,
agencies, and private collections. Nathan's ability to convey intangible aspects of drama and spirituality
in his subjects attracted clients who commissioned works for inspirational book covers, magazines,
and television shows. A series of paintings he completed for NASA, depicting various scenes of the space
program, is a remarkable example of his ability to express the emotional elements of a moment. The paintings
not only describe the scenes in all their detail, but also communicate the scale, intensity, and wonder of man's
heroic attempts to probe the heavens.
Nathan is very much a contemporary painter with a strong foundation in classical art.
His paintings include oil on canvas and also a multimedia approach, incorporating other drawing
and painting methods and materials in the same piece. The figures are painted using live models, carefully
chosen, then photographed under Nathan's direction. He starts each project by producing a detailed pencil
drawing, the result of any number of exploratory sketches to determine composition and light and dark
values. The drawing is then transferred to the painting surface, and he begins with and underpainting.
Working on the floor, he covers the canvas with a thin oil wash of colors designed to set up a warm and
cool interplay which subtly shines through the layers of paint to produce a glowing depth and richness.
Next, moving to the easel, Nathan begins painting the actual image, first pulling out the light areas, then
applying the paint to describe form, color, and detail.
Nathan Greene's choice to focus on inspirational Christian images seems a most natural one. A spiritual
dimension has always been present in his work, conveying a sense of reverence and wonder for life in all its
forms. Nathan hopes his art gives people an impression of a kind, loving, and compassionate God, present through
life's daily struggles and joys. There is no doubt that, as Nathan Greene evolves as an individual and an artist,
his body of work will be significant and his future bright.
Nathan Greene works at home in his studio in rural Michigan with his wife and three children. He relaxes by running
four to six miles a day and enjoying his family.
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