For 35 years, the paintings of Albert Swayhoover have been evoking delighted responses from critics and collectors across America. Combining superb technique with a unique textural imagery, he captures the total experience of nature. Swayhoover is, first and foremost, a consummate master of the painting knife. Forsaking the traditional brushes, and using only a series of knives, he deftly breathes life into delicate beach grasses as well as fierce storm clouds.
Colors stay vibrant and shapes stay crisp.
These tools give sharpness, exuberance and freedom to my work. Albert Swayhoover was born in New York City and studied art at the State University of New York College at Farmingdale and at the School of Visual Arts, dividing his time between painting and a successful career in advertising. The demand for his canvases increased steadily and in 1966 he left advertising to devote himself totally to painting. Look for our in-depth profile of Albert Swayhoover and his work in a future edition of Sagemore Spotlight. Each print is signed and numbered by the artist.