Norman F. Simms Portrait and Nude Paintings, & Philosophies: A Series of Fine Arts

By Norman F. Simms

The writer / artist Norman F. Simms was born in Washington DC. He has a MFA degree from the Art Academy University (AAU) and a BS degree from the University of Maryland University College (UMUC). Norman lives in Fairless Hills, PA where his fine art works are often displayed in various small galleries in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and New York City. To find out more about the artist visit: www.NormanFine Art.com. About the book Norman F. Simms Portrait and Nude Paintings & Philosophies This book is a portfolio of the artist Norman F. Simms portraits and nude paintings. The artist shares his insights on many art related topics in this book. This book is for the student, professional and anyone who likes viewing fine works of art. This book contains an array of color prints in which the artist explains the thinking behind many of them. This book also contain bit size article on various topics pertaining to portrait and figurative painting. Norman F. Simms 541 Cassingham Road Fairless Hills, PA 19030 215-269-0390 bus. cell 215-647-2825 cell http://NormanFineArts.com

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris US
• Release date: Oct 17, 2012
• ISBN: 9781479732357

Norman F. Simms

The writer / artist Norman F. Simms was born in Washington DC. He has a MFA degree from the Art Academy University (AAU) and a BS degree from the University of Maryland University College (UMUC). Norman lives in Fairless Hills, PA where his fine art works are often displayed in various small galleries in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and New York City. To find out more about the artist visit: www.NormanFine Art.com. About the book” Norman F. Simms Portrait and Nude Paintings & Philosophies’” This book is a portfolio of the artist Norman F. Simms portraits and nude paintings. The artist shares his insights on many art related topics in this book. This book is for the student, professional and anyone who likes viewing fine works of art. This book contains an array of color prints in which the artist explains the thinking behind many of them. This book also contain bit size article on various topics pertaining to portrait and figurative painting. Norman F. Simms 541 Cassingham Road Fairless Hills, PA 19030 215-269-0390 bus. cell 215-647-2825 cell http://NormanFineArts.com

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Copyright © 2012 by Norman F. Simms. 122763-SIMM

ISBN:   Softcover   978-1-4797-3233-3

             Hardcover  978-1-4797-3234-0

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7893.jpg Acknowledgments

The author would like to acknowledge all the people who have encouraged him to pursue his dream in becoming and working as a professional artist.

He would like to thank his parents the late Mr. Leon E. Simms Senor and Ethel S. Simms for not overlooking him when enrolling him in his first art school during his high school years.

He wants to give thanks to all of the people (Randy and Deborah Davis, Christopher and Avis Sykes, Paul and Olga Wexler, Sue Otts, and all the people name that may have been missed) for their support in the purchasing or commissioning works of fine art from him.

He wants to thank his good friend Judith (Judy) Bennett for guiding him through the art community in Philadelphia and New Jersey area and being a great editor and advisor on picture framing design and selections.

He would like to thank his college roommate and art instructor Anthony Dotson for being a life-long friend and the inspiration. And he would like to give thanks to all the artists and art lovers who are reading and viewing this book.

7899.jpg Autobiography

Norman F. Simms was born in Washington, DC in 1956. In high school, he participated in the basketball and track programs. Simms also attended Art Instructions Schools where he was exposed to a host of mediums such as color pencil, charcoal, ink, acyclic, and oil, just to name a few, for creating drawing and painting.

Norman graduated from both the Art Instruction Schools and the Eastern High in 1975 and went on to pursue his interest in Fine Art at Murray State University where he received a track scholarship. After two years, Norman returned