My Personal Library: My Mentor, Irving Shapiro AWS – Master Watercolor Video

Mr. Irving Shapiro AWS (1927-1994) commanded respect with his elegant, gracious style. We both were fortunate to learn from and work for this remarkable man. Our experience came to only a few and we are grateful to have had him as inspiration, mentor and friend.
 
Inter-Relationships of Drawing & Painting by Irving Shapiro – DVD
​The Creative Crafts television series, produced between 1973 and 1991 hosted an interview of Mr. Shapiro in 1980, with two 27 minute demonstrations. While a lucky find turned up the videos on www.ebay.com, they are also available at www.artvideo.com. Check them out and gain some insight into this influential 20th-century artist and teacher. ​

“You must begin with a concept, not just content or subject matter of a painting before your brush touches the paper. You must determine not only what story you want to tell, but how, why and with what visual qualities.”
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– Irving Shapiro, AWS (1927-1994) The American Academy of Art Chicago
​Past Director and President​