Dan Truth, After the Repast, oil on canvas, 12 x 28", Collection of William and Jennifer Roehl


Dan Truth, Spanish Onions, oil on canvas, 14 x 22", Collection of Conrad Kronholm

Dan Truth: Realism/Impressionism
June 25 - Sept. 2, 2010
Opening Reception
5:30-8 p.m., First Friday, July 2, 2010

His work recalls that of the Old Masters in both style and virtuoso technique. Using a sampling of various painting traditions, Truth creates unique and timeless masterpieces.

Dan Truth’s landscapes, portraits and still lifes will be on display at the NBMAA from June 25, 2010 through September 2, 2010 in the Davis Gallery. Originally from Michigan, Truth now resides in Mystic, Connecticut and has derived inspiration from the state’s seaside scenery.

Truth studied extensively in Spain under both Ricardo Lecarcel Sr. and Jose Maria de Juan. His work reflects a strong European influence as well. He lists J.S. Chardin and Luis Melendez among his influences. Truth’s early work focused on landscape and some still life along with portraiture and figure composition. Most recently, he has poured his energy into still lifes. His work varies between impressionistic compositions and realism based in both the European and American traditions. Dan Truth: Realism/Impressionism will provide viewers with a small cross section of this unique artist’s beautiful range of work.

His work has been exhibited in the National Academy of Design, the Lyman Allyn Art Museum and the Slater Memorial Museum. This will be his first solo show at the New Britain Museum of American Art.