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Andrew (Andy) Skaff
Truckee Rail Yard II

2015

About the Item

This artwork titled "Truckee Rail Yard II" 2015, is an oil painting on canvas by noted American artist Andrew (Andy) Skaff, b.1945. It is signed at the lower right corner by the artist, also signed, dated and tiled on the back. The canvas size is 20 x 24 inches, framed size is 25.35 x 29.35 inches. Framed in the original black and gold frame. It is in excellent condition. Please NOTE that the darker area on top and left of the painting is not a part of the artwork, it is the shadow of the photographic light. About the artist: Andy Skaff love of the West provides the inspiration for his light- filled, vibrant landscapes. By painting outdoors in the Sierra Nevada Mountains and throughout the West, he has developed an appreciation for the color and beauty of the western landscape. His paintings convey the clear sense of strong color and deep contrasts, which he sees in the Sierra Nevada Mountains and high deserts of New Mexico and Arizona. Andy works in oils in the Plein Air tradition. He began college as an art major at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. Although he enjoyed a successful law practice, Andy never lost interest in painting and collecting art. After 34 years, he decided to pursue his passion on a full-time basis. He has studied extensively with painter Kevin Macpherson. Andy also enjoys the encouragement and moral support of his wife, two daughters and son-in-law. Andy is a member of the Oil Painters of America, the California Art Club, and the North Tahoe Arts Association. He is also a volunteer fireman at Lake Tahoe's Meeks Bay Fire District. Andy's paintings were shown in several exhibitions in San Francisco and Lake Tahoe. The De Young Museum, San Francisco, Napa Valley Museum, the Oil Painters of America Western, exhibit in Santa Barbara and for the 2007 Sunset Magazine Western Idea House in Truckee.
  • Creator:
    Andrew (Andy) Skaff (1945, American)
  • Creation Year:
    2015
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 25.35 in (64.39 cm)Width: 29.35 in (74.55 cm)Depth: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    San Francisco, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: ska/tru/rai/011stDibs: LU666314491232

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