D.C. In 1971, he participated in the Thirty-Second Biennial of Contemporary American Painting at The Corcoran Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. with his abstract art. He turned to portraiture after years of painting a wide variety of paintings because he found that there is nothing more challenging and interesting to paint than the human face. Not only must you get an accurate likeness, but you must also create a good painting. Simmie has been commissioned by private individuals, organizations, and institutions and has painted portraits of a U.S. Supreme Court Justice, a U.S. cabinet member, U.S. congressmen and state senators, a mayor of New York City, respected civic leaders, sports figures, entertainment celebrities, educators, judges, religious leaders, military officers, businessmen, and private individuals. All portraits are done with oil paint on oil-primed linen.
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Prices vary according to size, composition, number of subjects, and amount of detail in each portrait. Customer satisfaction is guaranteed. Resume and portfolio available upon request. See copyright information for complete details.