Bio
Painting, like life, is a journey. And, as with any journey, it’s the people you meet along the way who leave the most lasting impressions. In my 60 year journey as a painter, I have been fortunate. The dealers, patrons, and friends I have met have been the best.
BIOGRAPHY for Maurice Sapiro
Maurice L. Sapiro (b. 1932)
Born in New Jersey, Sapiro lives with his wife in Connecticut.
He paints landscapes, still lives, and dreamscapes.
“Fascinated by ‘the moment when natures fuses light and air, and creates a work of art’, Sapiro captures the ethereal, spiritual, magical tones, light and mood of nature. In delicately and subtly applied glazes, his images explore the moods of morning and evening on marshes and rivers of the area. Still lifes evoke a sense of both mystery and beauty in their hints at abstraction, and occasionally Sapiro takes on the human figure with an eye for the exotic and arresting character. He has published articles and books on clay form modeling methods, built his own harpsichord, taught himself a high level of color photography and did his own color processing. He has dabbled in inventing and in optics as well, all the while, however, continuing to experiment with painting in watercolor and in oil.” (antiquesandthearts.com)
He is the author of “(t)he definitive examination of the fundamental process of handbuilding clay” (“Clay: Handbuilding”; Davis Publications). His books have sold over 48,000 copies and have been considered authoritative classics in the classroom and the studio for over 30 years.
Awards:
Smokenders Prize, Paint & Clay Club Annual, 1981 New Haven, Ct
Hilda P. Levy Watercolor Prize, Paint & Clay Club Annual, 1986 New Haven, Ct
Shortell Prize, Connecticut Watercolor Society Annual, 1986
C.W.S. Award, Connecticut Watercolor Society Annual, 1988
Selected Exhibitions:
The National Academy of Design, 135th Annual N.Y.C.
Metropolitan Young Artists Show, National Arts Club, 1958, N.Y.C.
Allied Artists of America, 88th Annual 2001 N.Y.C.
The American Artists Professional League, 73rd National 2001, N.Y.C.
Art Of New England, Lyme Art Association, 2002
Connecticut Watercolor Society, 1985 ’86, ’87, ’88, ’91
For my favorite painter and my very dear friend, I wish great successful with this lovely website. Love, Alice
Thanks for liking my paintings and following my blog Maurice. I’m very impressed with your beautiful paintings. Your skyscapes are just amazing. They remind me of Turner, but I like yours better, actually.
Now, this has to be the best compliment, ever! Thank you.
Thank you, Maurice, for visiting my blog. I appreciate your kind words…
Blessings,
Dulcinea
I understand why your pieces have been awarded many times over . . . painting is your calling. There is an elegance to your work – how you play with light and color comes to the viewer in an extraordinary way.
Thank you, Mary! I usually get remarks like this only from family members. Welcome to the family!
Maurice
Thanks for following my blog and the likes on my posts
I like to explore your blog a lot more….great works
What an inspiring career path you’ve had! I look forward to seeing more of your beautiful art – and learning from it!
Thanks, and don’t forget to practice your flute.
Hahaha! I promise to practice!
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Mr Shapiro, your work is incredibly beautiful. I’m honored that you are following my little blog. Thank you.
Maggie
I am honored that you like my work and that you are following my blog. My journey in the world as an artist is just beginning. I loved meandering through your web site. You are clearly a multi-talented artist. Have an artful day! Marian
Thank you for “like” on my post. While I am only a passionate dabbler, your work is totally amazing! I am so inspired
Dear Maurice, I’ve just nominated you for the Best Moments Award. You can find out more about the award and nomination at http://deborahbrasket.wordpress.com/2013/03/17/sweet-satisfaction/. I absolutely love your artwork and its such a pleasure and inspiration to receive glimpses of your work in my inbox each day.
Hello and many thanks for following Dreamwalker’s Sanctuary, Your art is wonderful I have been browsing here for a little while, I am just catching up on my new followers and its an honour to have you follow my blog, As an armature artist who paints and sketches pastels in my spare time I appreciate the skill that goes into the creation of any painting, And your art is outstanding ..
Wishing you well
Sue
Hi, I just wanted to let you know that I nominated you for the Very Inspiring Blogger Award. Your work is fantastic and a source of inspiration for me. Thanks for sharing it with us
Wonderful art work and I enjoy all of the photos.
Hey Maurice, thanks for stopping by my blog and the follow, hope you liked what you saw, Look forward to seeing more of your work, great site by the way,