Stephen hannock biography
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Stephen hannock biography
Stephen Hannock
American painter (born )
Stephen Hannock | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 31, Massachusetts, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma&#;mater | Hampshire College () |
| Style | Painting |
| Spouse | Bridget Watkins (died ) |
| Children | Georgia |
Stephen W.
Hannock (born March 31, ) is an American painter known for his atmospheric landscapes––compositions of flooded rivers, nocturnes and large vistas––which often incorporate text inscriptions that relate to family, friends or events of daily life.
The artist is known for creating a unique luminosity[1] using a signature technique that involves building up layers of paint on the canvas, sandpaper-polishing it, applying new layers of paint and polishing again.
Some of his work is thought to be inspired by the Hudson River School.[2]
Early life and education
It was at Deerfield Academy (where he spent a post-graduate high school year), that Hannock took his first art class since grade school.
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