The second-annual Arizona Fine Art EXPO, a production of Thunderbird Artists, will be the exclusive setting for LESLIE B. DeMILLE, relative of the late movie director, Cecil B. DeMille. Leslie was born in Hamilton, Canada, and studied at the Art Students League, New York. He has been an organizer, director and instructor of portrait and still-life Workshops and Seminars for affiliations throughout the continent, including Hawaii and Canada for over 50 years. In the 1980’s he starred in the internationally-viewed television series “Portraits in Pastel”. His works will be on display during the 10-week event in Scottsdale, Ariz.
LESLIE B. DeMILLE has earned a reputation of “ARTIST OF CHAMPIONS” with his paintings and reproductions of Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods, Bob Hope, Sam Snead, Dinah Shore, Gary Player, Tom Watson and others. They have been used for major tournament program covers and sought-after L/E prints: He was commissioned by ESPN to do a painting for the 25th anniversary Skins Game, Hawaii, 2000, shown on TV during the tournament, narrated by Vin Scully: Giclee print on canvas, 78” x 44”, titled “Palmer the Legend” depicts a fantastic life-size image of Mr. Palmer signed by him: For the Phoenix Open/Superbowl XXX PGA Tournament, DeMille was commissioned to create 350 bronze sculptures along with a painting and L/E prints for this commemorative event: Other golf sculpures include a figure of Sam Snead and two golf figures called “Whatcha Think”. MEMB. ACADEMY OF GOLF ART/LICENCED VENDOR FOR ARNOLD PALMER ENTERPRISES AND JACK NICKLAUS-GOLDEN BEAR LESLIE B. DeMILLE is a Fellow of the American Institute of fine Arts, Los Angeles/Fellow of the American Artists Professional League, New York/ Member, Salmagundi Club, New York/ on the faculty of the Scottsdale Artists School, Scottsdale, AZ. teaching portraiture in Oils and Pastels for 21 years.
The Arizona Fine Art EXPO is a unique event that showcases juried artists such as Leslie B. DeMille applying their artistic talents in a working studio environment, giving attendees unprecedented access to some of the world’s most gifted painters, designers, sketch artists and sculptors. Patrons have the opportunity to interact with the artists and watch their artwork transform before their very eyes.
Outdoors in the Sculpture Garden patrons can visit the artists working in cabanas firing clay, glass blowing, stone carving and etching, metal welding and more.
“The working cabanas provide a rare opportunity for patrons to view world-class artists in their own studio-like setting,” said Judi Combs, president of Thunderbird Artists and CEO of the Arizona Fine Art EXPO. “Whether it’s watching metals spark into fine sculptures, the transformation of a gather of glass pulled from the Glory Hole and magically transformed into an elegant piece of glassware or the sculpting of raw stones into dramatic sculptures, there’s sure to be a demonstration for just about any artistic interest.”
DeMille can be found in his studio at the EXPO painting and even quick sketching patrons as they sit, relax and pose for their own portrait.
In 1988, DeMille presented a commissioned bronze sculpture, The Peacemakers, to President Ronald Reagan in the White House. The sculpture, commemorating the Summit Meeting and I.N.F. Treaty signing by the President and then USSR General Secretary Mikhail Gorbachev is now on permanent exhibit at the Reagan Library, Simi, California.
In the 1980's, DeMille starred in the television series Portraits in Pastel that won world-wide acclaim. There are two new episodes: Oil Portraits and Pastel Portraits on the series The Artist's Workshop. He is noted for his exceptional ability to teach and to inspire artists of all levels.
He has authored and illustrated three art books. DeMille's work has been featured in American Artist, Southwest Art, Art of the West, Western Painting Today, Contemporary Western Artists and Pastel Artist International. He teaches workshops across the country and Canada and for 20 years at the prestigious Scottsdale Artists School.
Leslie B. DeMille, relative of the late movie director Cecil B. DeMille, is an internationally acclaimed painter and sculptor. A master portraitist for over 50 years, DeMille has created commissioned bronze sculptures, paintings and limited edition prints for American statesmen and heroes, sports celebrities, corporate CEO's, university presidents and entertainment personalities.
The ability of DeMille to capture the power and grace of professional athletes has earned him the reputation "Artist of Champions." He has produced commissioned paintings for PGA tournament program covers and limited edition prints of Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods, Sam Snead, Bob Hope, Dinah Shore and others. Mr. DeMille's painting for the Senior Skins Game, Hawaii , 2000 (Palmer, Nicklaus, Player and Watson) was shown in an interview on international television during the tournament.
DeMille created the official painting for the program covers and limited edition prints for the 1996 Phoenix Open/Superbowl XXX, PGA Golf Tournament. In addition, to commemorate this special event, he was commissioned to create 350 bronze sculptures. Other bronze golf subjects include "Sam Snead" and two golfers entitled "Whatcha Think."
Two new prints were completed in 2002: Palmer the Legend, 78" X 44", Giclee on stretched canvas, and Nicklaus, the Golden Bear, 24" X 18", Giclee on museum quality paper.
Leslie’s latest painting he just completed of Phil Mickelson, above, is his latest of his golf series which is for sale.
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