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Edward Butler Art

b. 1948
Edward A. Butler (b. 1948, Philadelphia, PA) completed his BFA at the Philadelphia College of Art. A passionate painter from a young age, Butler's subject matter varies from landscapes to animal portraits to still life. The constant in his work is the drama of light and shadow, along with a strong affinity for simplicity and beauty. Butler strives to convey a contemporary point of view while utilizing the techniques of the old masters. In the artist's words: "Painting for me is a process of selection and dismissal. I endeavor to accept nothing that fails to please the eye. Within that framework, I can be quite literal or work from a mix of educated observation and fantasy. When I am successful, the result, the finished painting, should seem inevitable." His work is represented in numerous private collections.
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IMPROBABLE BALANCE: WATERMELON - Still Life / Trompe L'œil / Fruit
IMPROBABLE BALANCE: WATERMELON - Still Life / Trompe L'œil / Fruit

IMPROBABLE BALANCE: WATERMELON - Still Life / Trompe L'œil / Fruit

By Edward Butler

Located in New York, NY

Original Oil painting by Edward A. Butler. Edward A. Butler (b. 1948, Philadelphia, PA) completed his BFA at the Philadelphia College of Art. A passionate painter from a young age, ...

Category

2010s Contemporary Edward Butler Art

Materials

Linen, Oil

TREES, SNOW, SHADOWS - Realism / Winter Landscape / Nature Scene
TREES, SNOW, SHADOWS - Realism / Winter Landscape / Nature Scene

TREES, SNOW, SHADOWS - Realism / Winter Landscape / Nature Scene

By Edward Butler

Located in New York, NY

Original Oil painting by Edward A. Butler. Edward A. Butler (b. 1948, Philadelphia, PA) completed his BFA at the Philadelphia College of Art. A passionate painter from a young age, ...

Category

2010s Contemporary Edward Butler Art

Materials

Linen, Oil

WALLPAPER, FRAME, DOG - Realism / Humor / Pitbull
WALLPAPER, FRAME, DOG - Realism / Humor / Pitbull

WALLPAPER, FRAME, DOG - Realism / Humor / Pitbull

By Edward Butler

Located in New York, NY

Original Oil painting by Edward A. Butler. Edward A. Butler (b. 1948, Philadelphia, PA) completed his BFA at the Philadelphia College of Art. A passionate painter from a young age, ...

Category

2010s Contemporary Edward Butler Art

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Linen, Oil

WALLPAPER, FRAME, TREE - Realism / Trompe L'œil / Landscape / Still Life
WALLPAPER, FRAME, TREE - Realism / Trompe L'œil / Landscape / Still Life

WALLPAPER, FRAME, TREE - Realism / Trompe L'œil / Landscape / Still Life

By Edward Butler

Located in New York, NY

Original Oil painting by Edward A. Butler. Edward A. Butler (b. 1948, Philadelphia, PA) completed his BFA at the Philadelphia College of Art. A passionate painter from a young age, ...

Category

2010s Contemporary Edward Butler Art

Materials

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YELLOW, GREEN, BLACK, WHITE - Contemporary Realism / Still Life Color Apples
YELLOW, GREEN, BLACK, WHITE - Contemporary Realism / Still Life Color Apples

YELLOW, GREEN, BLACK, WHITE - Contemporary Realism / Still Life Color Apples

By Edward Butler

Located in New York, NY

Original Oil painting by Edward A. Butler. Edward A. Butler (b. 1948, Philadelphia, PA) completed his BFA at the Philadelphia College of Art. A passionate painter from a young age, ...

Category

2010s Contemporary Edward Butler Art

Materials

Linen, Oil

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