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Neiman was born in [[Saint Paul, Minnesota|St. Paul]], [[Minnesota]] and studied at the [[School of the Art Institute of Chicago]] (where he also later taught), the [[University of Chicago]], and the [[University of Illinois]]. In June 2006, Neiman celebrated his 85th birthday and was still actively painting. He is regarded as the most popular sports artist in the world, followed only by younger artists Stephan Holland and [[Richard T. Slone]]. Neiman is estimated to be the highest earner of any living American artist; his works are distributed by Hammer Graphics and Knoedler Publishing Co of New York. Neiman and his wife Janet live in a 3-story duplex overlooking [[Central Park]]. One of the largest collections of Neiman's work in North America can be found in [[Scottsdale, Arizona]], at the showroom gallery of American Fine Art Editions, Inc. |
Neiman was born in [[Saint Paul, Minnesota|St. Paul]], [[Minnesota]] and studied at the [[School of the Art Institute of Chicago]] (where he also later taught), the [[University of Chicago]], and the [[University of Illinois]]. In June 2006, Neiman celebrated his 85th birthday and was still actively painting. He is regarded as the most popular sports artist in the world, followed only by younger artists Stephan Holland and [[Richard T. Slone]]. Neiman is estimated to be the highest earner of any living American artist; his works are distributed by Hammer Graphics and Knoedler Publishing Co of New York. Neiman and his wife Janet live in a 3-story duplex overlooking [[Central Park]]. One of the largest collections of Neiman's work in North America can be found in [[Scottsdale, Arizona]], at the showroom gallery of American Fine Art Editions, Inc. |
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His studio is in [[New York City]], where he works in his chosen media of [[Oil painting|oil]], [[Enamel paint|enamel]], [[serigraphy]] and [[etching]]. |
His studio is in [[New York City]], where he works in his chosen media of [[Oil painting|oil]], [[Enamel paint|enamel]], [[serigraphy]] and [[etching]]. In 2007, he was presented with the Sport Artist of the Year Award from the United States Sports Academy. |
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==Trivia== |
==Trivia== |
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==External links== |
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*[http://www.leroyneiman.com/ The Official LeRoy Neiman Website] |
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*[http://www.asama.org/ |
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*[http://www.doubletakeart.com/cgi-bin/dtg/dtg.psearch?a1=00400 Doubletake Gallery] Online Catalog of Limited Editions |
*[http://www.doubletakeart.com/cgi-bin/dtg/dtg.psearch?a1=00400 Doubletake Gallery] Online Catalog of Limited Editions |
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Revision as of 22:53, 5 February 2007
LeRoy Neiman (born June 8, 1927) is an American artist known for his brilliantly colored, semi-abstract paintings and screen prints of athletes and sporting events.
In addition to being an internationally renowned sports artist, Neiman has created many works from his experience on safari including a series of animal portraits that are some of his most sought-after pieces including "Portrait of the Lion," "Portrait of the Elephant," and "Portrait of the Tiger." Some of his other subjects include sailing, cuisine, golf, horses, celebrities and famous locations. He is one of the most successful contemporary illustrators.
Neiman was born in St. Paul, Minnesota and studied at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (where he also later taught), the University of Chicago, and the University of Illinois. In June 2006, Neiman celebrated his 85th birthday and was still actively painting. He is regarded as the most popular sports artist in the world, followed only by younger artists Stephan Holland and Richard T. Slone. Neiman is estimated to be the highest earner of any living American artist; his works are distributed by Hammer Graphics and Knoedler Publishing Co of New York. Neiman and his wife Janet live in a 3-story duplex overlooking Central Park. One of the largest collections of Neiman's work in North America can be found in Scottsdale, Arizona, at the showroom gallery of American Fine Art Editions, Inc.
His studio is in New York City, where he works in his chosen media of oil, enamel, serigraphy and etching. In 2007, he was presented with the Sport Artist of the Year Award from the United States Sports Academy.
Trivia
Neiman worked as an illustrator for department store Carson, Pirie, Scott & Co. in Chicago in the early 1950s alongside a copywriter named Hugh Hefner. After Hefner started Playboy magazine in 1953, Neiman's artwork was featured in several issues. To this day Neiman continues to illustrate the "Femlin," a Playboy character that is featured every month on the jokes page. Neiman's early success is largely considered to be a direct result of his friendship with Hefner.
External links
- The Official LeRoy Neiman Website
- [http://www.asama.org/
- Doubletake Gallery Online Catalog of Limited Editions
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