Jack Winslow Bio
Jack Winslow, for as long as he can remember, has always been drawn to the visual arts. It was natural, therefore, for him to begin to develop his abilities at an early age.
His formal art training lasted for a period of seven years, primarily at the Art Students League with Frank Mason in New York, as well as his landscape workshop in Vermont. Frank’s teachings upheld traditional craftsmanship, so Jack learned not only to depict an illusion of light, form, space and depth, but to develop the whole craft of painting where most of his paints, mediums, grounds and varnishes are prepared by hand. In addition, he studied every aspect of realism including: landscape painting, still life, figures, portraits, interiors and seascapes, with drawing as a fundamental skill.
In 1979, he moved to Vermont with his wife and fellow painter, Karen Winslow. At that time he began selling his paintings through various galleries, and in February 1991, Jack and Karen had a major feature article in American Artist magazine with his painting, “Vermont Summer” on the cover.
Jack is well known for his wonderful landscapes – his field studies, as well as his large studio paintings from these studies. His poet sense of composition, keen draftsmanship and color harmonies are an oasis for the eye and uplifting for the spirit. Observing how important fine art is in defining a national and an historic character, he approaches his work with an acute sense of responsibility. He is careful to employ the best materials in a sound and skillful manner.
The technical aspects aside, Jack uses his art as a means of expressing his joy with that which is visible. It is a means of expression unattainable in any other way, not a vulgar statement of pure emotion, but emotion tempered with reason and taste. Throughout the spring, summer and fall, you can find Jack painting landscapes outdoors from his motorcycle or scooter, which gives him easy access to painting spots that are generally inaccessible by car. These outdoor paintings form the basis for larger paintings that he produces over the winter in the studio. In addition to painting, Jack makes most of his own hand-gilded frames.