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Allan
P Friedlander paintings of landscapes, flowers, and abstracts reflect
his many interests. Born and raised in Southern Georgia gave him a
passion for the rural countryside and a love of the outdoors. After
leaving the South Allan had the opportunity to live in many other parts
of the country and even aboard. Finally settling in Northern California
one of the most beautiful areas of the country.
In pursuit of his passion, he studied art at Washington University
and Maryland Institute College of Art obtaining his BFA degree in Fine
Art. Allan spent many years doing Stock Photography. Allan traveled the
world taking photographs. Then in 1999 a decision was made to go full
time as a painter using photography only as a source for his landscape
paintings. Giving up a job of over 20 years, to devote full time efforts
to painting.
Internally driven and emotionally charged his work has a look of a
mixture of different styles. With the
ability to combine different
subjects of flowers and landscapes in an Abstract manner which gives the
paintings a special look. Color being a key element.
In his paintings he has tried to create a feeling of the beauty that
Allan sees all around him in nature. Sometimes done in an abstract or
semi-abstract manner . The important thing is feelings use thru colors
to express different emotions. This is the guiding force of the work and
it comes from Allan's deepest inner feelings. Hoping to share that
excitement with others. With the hope that the viewer can enjoy and be
moved.
In a short period of time Allan a self-representing artist has sold
hundreds of paintings in the United States and in countries all over the
world including Australia, Austria, Canada, Denmark, England, France,
Holland, Mexico, Portugal, Japan, Switzerland and others.
His paintings are part of numerous private and corporate collections.
Allan’s work has been selected for the Art in Embassies Program
sponsored by the U.S. Department of State and will be displayed at the
U.S. Embassy in Astana, Kazakhstan.
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