Victor Denfrey Steele's first career was as a Marine Fighter Pilot. After retiring from the Marine Corps he began his second career in art. Vic studied for four years in Atlanta with the Chatovs - Roman, Constantin, and finally Roman's son Marc. Roman and Constantin, now deceased, were Russian immigrants "of the old school."Vic's work is heavily influenced by the Chatovs but he evolved a slightly more impressionistic style. His figures, landscapes, and still life paintings are realistic in shape, form, and value, although the intensity of his colors may be exaggerated or muted to suit his purpose. Sadly, Victor passed away in early April, 2008, and is greatly missed by his family, but his legacy continues on. His blog is dedicated to him and updated by his artist daughter, Tina Steele Lindsey.
His work was really quite wonderful and I LOVE that Tina has created a blog dedicated to showing his work. She is also a tremendous person!
Very handsome fellow in the portrait...wonderful bio as well...I'm sure that the family is still very much feeling their loss, but what a great body of work Victor Steele has left them and us!!
thanks for your comments Judith and Amy...
have a great Wednesday!!!
One small post and a whole new world of art(two in fact)is opened up. This is a great blog you do here, Kim. Thanks.