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Portraits- Bob Gerbracht- 2015 Hall of Fame Honoree
Art Gallery exhibit Saturday August 8th 4-6pm for Hall of Fame Honoree Bob Gerbracht.
The Epperson Gallery is proud to present Bob Gerbracht: Portraits exhibition July 28th through August 31st with an opening reception on Saturday, August 8th from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. The exhibition of Bob Gerbracht’s Portrait work highlights his attention to detail and exquisite balance of recording life as an artist. The gallery will feature the artwork of Gerbracht that will emphasize his collection of Portraits that accentuate wide influence in the Bay Area and beyond.
This year marks not only Gerbracht’s 60 years of teaching, but also his induction into the Pastel Society of America’s “Hall of Fame” and inclusion into their permanent collection in New York City. This is a highly distinguished award that is bestowed on only one artist per year. With this honor, Mr. Gerbracht joins such renowned artists as Mary Cassatt, Robert Brackman, Burt Silverman and Duane Wakeham.
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“Bob is an inspiring painter whose work embodies originality, an attitude of compassion, the foundation of beautiful drawing, composition and color. If I came to class each week for nothing else than to see his work, it would be enough. He is also a model teacher-who inspires my own teaching with his calm, caring, generosity and very practical methods,”comments artist and teacher Betty Rothaus.
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Born in Erie, Pennsylvania in 1924 Bob Gerbracht began drawing at an early age and at 13 attended evening art classes sponsored by the Federal Works Progress Administration. Following his service in the army during World War II, he completed a fine art degree at Yale University with graduate studies at the University of Southern California. Married and with a family to support, Bob taught art in public schools for 22 years before beginning his own private teaching practice at the age of 52. He has taught classes and workshops for 40 years at his studio near Dolores Park in San Francisco.
If you are looking for a piece of art for your bachelor’s den, for the family room, for a corridor, or just to cherish; come visit the Epperson Gallery on Saturday and support Bob’s lifetime of extraordinary artwork.
The gallery is at 1400 Pomona Street, Crockett, CA 94525. 510 787-2925
