ArtPrize - Sep. 23 - Oct. 8, 2009 - Grand Rapids, MI
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Artist information:
Eric Nugent
Kentwood, MI

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Contemplation
Contemplation
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Eric Nugent

Artist bio

Born in Northern Michigan, Eric Nugent began creating art at a very early age. He has always had a passion for learning new mediums and techniques. In junior high, he became focused on becoming a professional artist. Eric began taking college level art classes at the local community college. He continued this higher-level education all throughout his high school career. By the time he graduated Houghton Lake High School in 2003, he had enough credits to start college at Kendall College of Art & Design as a sophomore. Eric studied illustration and graduated with a BFA in 2006. Upon graduation, he had a full-time job illustrating at a Grand Rapids, MI promotional company. Eric left the company in September 2008 to forge ahead with his own art business, Nugent Artwork.

His artwork has won numerous awards and has been shown throughout the US. He is a member of the Portrait Society of America as well as the Art Council of Greater Grand Rapids.
About the work
Title: Contemplation

Art form: 2-D

Medium: Oil on board

Year created: 2010

Description of work: The piece is an oil portrait of a man sitting, contemplating. It is a realistic representation painted on illustration board.

Technical details
Linear wall space needed: 3 ft.
Total square feet needed: n/a
Additional considerations
Audio/video needed: No
Electrical needed: No
Lighting needed: Yes
Internet access needed: No
Ground floor access needed: No
Indoor space needed: Yes
Outdoor space needed: No
Grand Valley Artists at Alten Place Eric Nugent is showing at:
Grand Valley Artists at Alten Place
15 South Division Ave
Grand Rapids, MI 49503

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