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Craig Pursley Biography

Craig started early in art, obtaining professional commissions at 14. He was chosen as Nebraska’s Outstanding Young Artist at 17 and the following year completed a large mural, which is still displayed in his high school.

While in college he worked as a composite artist for several law enforcement agencies including the F.B.I. and continued doing so after becoming an art teacher in Colorado.

In 1983, Craig moved to California where he began work as an illustrator for a major newspaper. During this time, he also achieved considerable notoriety as a sports artist for the California Angels, Topps Baseball Card Co., and Upper Deck Baseball Card Co.

In 2002, Craig and his wife, Julie, moved to New Hampshire where he paints the beauty of New England in addition to running the American Heritage Gallery of Art in Bath, New Hampshire. He is a member of the California Art Club, The Portrait Society of America (who have chosen his portfolio as one of the top ten in both 2011 and 2012) and Oil Painters of America (where he recently won second place in a national competition).

His work can be seen in the National Baseball Hall of Fame, The Nolan Ryan Museum, The Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site and The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum. His paintings are also in private collections from coast to coast and in Europe. He has won many awards including two chosen from nearly 6,000 entries in international competitions. Recently, he was chosen by New Hampshire Magazine as “Best White Mountain Artist” and has two portraits on permanent display in the state house in Concord.

A painting of a red barn in the snow.

WESTON VERMONT MILL

Craig Pursley
Price: $3000
Medium: Oil on linen
Size: 18 in. x 24 in.

Pristine Wesson and fresh snow set off this old mill that is near the center of town on the river.

Can’t you smell the crisp winter air?

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A painting of a snowy road with a barn in the background.

FIRST A HOT CUP OF COFFEE

Craig Pursley
Price: $2800
Medium: Oil on linen
Size: 61 in. x 20 in.

HOW TRUE …HOW TRUE…….Yet my cup of tea suits me just fine.  Good Morning!

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A painting of a red barn and silos.

An Arlington Vermont Farm

Craig Pursley
Price:
Medium: Oil on linen
Size: 8 in. x 10 in.

Quintessential. Farm and scene in Arlington, Vermont.  Such a sweet state to have such an abundance of scenes that everyone wishes to enjoy.  This is a lovely view and a sweet size guaranteed to find a perfect spot on your wall.

 

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An oil painting of a path in the woods.

SERENITY

Craig Pursley
Price:
Medium: Oil on linen
Size:11 in. x 14 in.

Serenity is what we seek these days and it is certainly found in Craig’s latest painting.  The mis of color is pleasing and comforting.  Nature and art can do that for us

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An oil painting of a teapot on a table.

COPPER KETTLE

Craig Pursley
Price:
Medium: Oil on linen
Size: 6 in. x 6 in.

Days are growing shorter and a bit more chilly. It is a warm feeling all around to be offered a cup of tea. Craig has sought tea pots for many years as a quick study and practice........to keep his mind sharp and hand steady.

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A painting of a covered bridge over a river.

WAITSFILED VERMONT COVERED BRIDGE

Craig Pursley
Price:
Medium: Oil on linen
Size: 11 in. x 14 in.

I hope you have or will cross a covered bridge sometime and make your wish. My wish would be to ride or drive a horse across to hear the clip clop and sense what it must have been like when covered bridges became a safer crossing in the winter.

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A painting of a river with trees in the background.

DOWN AROUND THE CORNER

Craig Pursley
Price:
Medium: Oil on linen
Size: 11 in. x 14 in.

What adventures await down around the corner on this hazy purple day?

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A painting of a red barn in the snow.

LANDAFF BARN

Craig Pursley
Price: sold
Medium: Oil on linen
Size: 24 in. x 30 in.

YAY. A large piece to balance out your collection. There is noting like a red barn in the snow!!!

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A painting of a river with trees in the background.

WHERE GOES THE SUN?

Craig Pursley
Price:
Medium: Oil on linen
Size: 11 in. x 24 in.

This one is in the category of a totalistic painting. Such a challenge and accomplished easily by Craig!

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A painting of a river in the fog.

LANG POND

Craig Pursley
Price:
Medium: Oil on linen
Size: 11 in. x 14 in.

A beautiful example of color values and skill. A plein air painting is always a challenge as colors constantly change.

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A painting of a red barn in the mountains.

TORY ROAD

Craig Pursley
Price:
Medium: Oil on linen
Size: 12 in. x 24 in.

Take a ramble down the Tory Road when you view this beautiful farm landscape!

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A painting of a path in a field.

LANDGROVE

Craig Pursley
Price:sold
Medium: Oil on linen
Size: 11 in. x 14 in.

If you’ve visited Landgrove, Vermont, you know it is an idyllic, beautiful locale!

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A painting of a farm with silos in the background.

MONUMENTS

Craig Pursley
Price:sold
Medium: Oil on linen
Size: 12 in. x 24 in.

A super title for the silos and the notification from a distance of a farm!

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A painting of clouds over a river.

CASTLES IN THE AIR

Craig Pursley
Price:sold
Medium: Oil on linen
Size: 24 in. x 20 in.

Clouds offer great imaginings for our pleasure!

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A painting of a red barn in the countryside.

RED BARN

Craig Pursley
Price:sold
Medium: Oil on linen
Size: 7 in. x 10 in.

A very inviting composition that you want to step into!

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A painting of a red barn and a silo.

RED BARN, HILL FARM

Craig Pursley
Price:$2600
Medium: Oil on linen
Size: 18 in. x 24 in.

Impressive farm with a view from atop!

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A painting of a red barn in the snow.

MOM AND DAD ARE UP EARLY

Craig Pursley
Price:sold
Medium: Oil on linen
Size: 16 in. x 20 in.

It feels early when you look at this charmer!

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A painting of cows grazing in a field.

FIRST THING IN THE MORNING

Craig Pursley
Price:
Medium: Oil on linen
Size: 11 in. x 14 in.

A typical Vermont scene that people travel far to see. And you can carry this one home to put on your wall and be in Vermont any day of the year.

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A painting of a tea kettle on a white background.

SQUAT COPPER TEAPOT

Price: $750
Medium: Oil on panel
Size: 6 in. x 6 in.

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A painting of a baseball player throwing a ball.

YOGI BERRA

Price: $6,000
Medium: Oil on linen
Size: 18 in. x 14 in.

HERE IS A GEM. Signed by Yogi Berra!!!!! A rare opportunity for the avid baseball collector.

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A poster of a baseball player with catcher's mitt.

CATCHER

Price: $10,000
Medium: Oil on linen
Size: 36 in. x 24 in.

Hats off to  BASEBALL, players and fans.  A summer time joy.

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A painting of a teapot.

COPPER QUARTET #1

Price: SOLD
Medium: Oil on panel
Size: 5 in. x 7 in.

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A painting of a teapot.

COPPER QUARTET #2

Price: $750
Medium: Oil on panel
Size: 6 in. x 4 in.

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A painting of a tea kettle.

COPPER QUARTET #3

Price: SOLD
Medium: Oil on panel
Size: 5 in. x 6 in.

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A painting of a teapot.

COPPER QUARTET #4

Price: SOLD
Medium: Oil on panel
Size: 8 in. x 6 in.

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