Days of Creation 07 -The Seventh Day by Nathan Greene

Nathan Greene Art Gallery

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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 for 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 he 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. His 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 an 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, he begins painting the actual image, first pulling out the light areas, then applying the paint to describe form, color and detail.

His 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. He 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.

Nathan Greene Current Portfolio

Days of Creation 07 -The Seventh Day First Sabbath In Eden The Rescue Watercolor Giclee The Resurrection The Roman Centurion Studio Canvas Giclée Faith on Trial - Large Light Of The World Studio Be Thou My Vision The Invitation At The Pool Of Bethesda Studio Storytime In the Darkest Hour - Lincoln at Antietam Lamb Of God Be Thou My Vision The Invitation Family Worship The Lion And The Lamb Nowhere Else to Go - Lincoln at Antietam In Good Hands Studio Go Ye Therefore Days of Creation Set - (7 Gallery Wrap Large Studio Canvas Giclees) The Introduction The First Sabbath In Eden Studio I Was Hungry Go Ye Therefore A Touch of Faith For I Was Thirsty Lamb Of God Little Lamb Awake The Lamb Of God Studio Canvas Giclee In Good Hands Studio My Friends Days of Creation 01 – The First Day Days of Creation 03 – The Third Day Chief Of The Medical Staff The Good Shepherd Studio Canvas Giclee Days of Creation 05 – The Fifth Day Johnny Made Whole Giclee The Family Of God Studio Days of Creation 06 -The Sixth Day The Blessed Hope Studio Johnny Made Whole Giclee I Am With You Always Nowhere Else to Go - Lincoln at Antietam The Blessed Hope Studio For I Was Thirsty The Lamb Of God Studio Canvas Giclee The Crossbridge My Friends Preaching The Word Ever Interceding Studio I Was Hungry For I Was Blind Days of Creation 04 The Fourth Day Light Over Bethlehem Watercolor The Lord God Made Them All Studio The Blessed Hope Studio The Family Of God The Crossbridge At The Pool Of Bethesda Studio The Family Of God Studio Reaping The Harvest Watercolor Giclee The Resurrection Faith on Trial The Crucifixion The Resurrection Extra Large Go Ye Therefore In the Darkest Hour - Lincoln at Antietam The Good Shepherd Studio Canvas Giclee A New Birth of Freedom Chief Of The Medical Staff The Crucifixion The Family Of God Woman at the Well The Comforter Storytime The Comforter The Senior Partner Ever Interceding Studio Light Of The World Studio The Lion And The Lamb The Miracle Of Birth Studio The Senior Partner At Jesus Feet Studio The Miracle Of Birth Studio At Jesus Feet Studio I Am With You Always A New Birth of Freedom The Lord God Made Them All Studio The Introduction Woman at the Well Family Worship The Roman Centurion Studio Canvas Giclée Little Lamb Awake Preaching The Word