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Ballinger, Harry Russell was born on September 4, 1892 in Port Townsend, Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of James Guy and Lourena (Russell) Ballinger.
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An award-winning artist and teacher shows how to recapture the beauty and majesty of the sea in this simply written yet authoritative book. Seasoned artists and beginners alike will appreciate its profusely illustrated guidelines, which offer not only step-by-step instructions on depicting seascapes, but also many tips on picture-making in general. Artist Harry R. Ballinger shares insights from his decades of experience with marine painting, clearly explaining the principles on which the sea and surf operate. He combines the basics of composition and color mixing with easy methods for painting surf, sea, skies, sandy beaches, waves, and rocky shores. He also offers invaluable suggestions for choosing everything from the right brush and paint to the appropriate practice subjects. Twelve color and 85 black-and-white illustrations enhance the text.
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Ballinger, Harry Russell was born on September 4, 1892 in Port Townsend, Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of James Guy and Lourena (Russell) Ballinger.
Student, University California, San Francisco, 1910-1911; student, Art Student's League, 1912-1913; student, Academy Colorossi, Paris, France, 1927; pupil of, Harvey Dunn, 1915-1916.
Instructor, Grand Central Art School, 1930-1936; instructor, Central Connecticut College, New Britain, 1945-1958; instructor, Central Connecticut College (marine painting classes), Rockport, Massachusetts, 1952-1960; instructor, U. Hawaii, 1959, 60.
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Associate National Academy of Design. Member Allied Artists, Audubon Artists, Salmagundi Club, New Haven Paint and Clay Club, Connecticut Academy, Kent (Connecticut) Art Association, Springfield Academy Art, N. Shore Art Association, Rockport Art Association, Guild Boston Artists, Academy Artists Springfield (council since 1977).
Married Madeline Waters, February 19, 1922. Married Kay Mollison, October 12, 1951.
