LEE ALBAN
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LEE ALBAN - Biography
Lee Alban is a graduate of the Schuler School of Fine Arts, an atelier in Baltimore, Maryland founded in the traditions of the Old Masters. He is a member of the International Guild of Realism, the Harford Artists Association, a signature member of the Baltimore Watercolor Society, Allied Artists Association, Oil Painters of America, and the Charcoal Club of Baltimore and the American Artists Professional League.
Alban produces his own medium based on the research of Jacques Maroger and Ann Schuler. Raw linseed oil is heated with litharge to create “black oil.” It is combined with mastic varnish which Lee makes by dissolving mastic crystals in turpentine. When these two ingredients are combined the result is a gel called Maroger medium. Alban also uses the black oil to produce paint by grinding it with powdered pigments, achieving a more concentrated mixture than can be found in tubes. This produces better coverage, brighter, longer lasting colors, and speeds up drying time. The Maroger medium provides a smooth consistency and is excellent for its glazing properties.
For many years, Alban prepared panels by hand from fiberboard and five coats of traditional gesso. Today, there is a broad selection of panels available but he still does the hand preparation when time allows. Traditional gesso is made by using rabbit skin glue and powdered marble applied in multiple thin coats. Most of the canvases are still hand-prepared by stretching Belgian linen over wooden strips. The linen is primed with three coats of rabbit skin glue and two coats of lead white paint. This produces a superior surface for its tautness, reflective qualities, and durability.
Alban currently resides with his wife, Carol, in the historic town of Havre de Grace, Maryland, located near the Susquehanna River. In his home studio he teaches oil painting techniques, drawing and watercolor. His painting styles range from trompe l’oeil to alla prima. He paints in the studio as well as on location. Subject matter includes portraiture, landscape, still life, and figurative paintings.
AWARDS AND PUBLICATIONS:
2010 Still Life Award of Excellence, Oil Painters of America 19th Annual National Exhibition, Scottsdale, AZ
2010 American Legacy, American Art Collector Magazine, May, p. 96, p. 100
2010 Finalist, The Richeson 75, International Still Life Exhibition, Kimberly, WS
2010 Top 60 award, International Salon Exhibition, Greenhouse Gallery, San Antonio, TX
2010 San Antonio Salon, American Art Collector Magazine, April, p. 170
2010 Finalist, The Richeson 75 International Small Works Exhibition, Kimberly, WS
2010 Paint America Top 100 National Tour
2010 Paint America Mini 50 National Tour
2009 Audubon Award, American Artists Professional League, Salmagundi Club, New York, NY
2009 Finalist, The Artist's Magazine, Still Life category
2009 Finalist, The Artist's Magazine, Floral category
2009 Finalist, The Richeson 75, International Landscape Exhibition, Architectural category
2009 Finalist, International Artist Magazine, Floral category
2009 Finalist, International Artist Magazine, Landscape category
2009 Trompe L'Oeil Masters, American Art Collector Magazine, May, pp. 158-161
2009 First Place, Fine Art Studio America, Figure category
2009 Third Place, North Light Book Cover Competition
2008 The New Reality, Museum Tour through February 2011
2008 Places of the Heart, American Art Collector, September., pp. 178-181
2008 Second Place, North Light Book Cover Competition
2008 Finalist, The Richeson 75 International Artists Choice Competition, Landscape
2008 Artist's Choice Award, International Guild of Realism, Scottsdale Fine Art Gallery, Scottsdale, AZ
2008 Editor's Choice Award, International Guild of Realism, Scottsdale Fine Art Gallery, Scottsdale, AZ
2008 Keeping It Real, American Art Collector Magazine, January, p. 110
2008 Solitude of Loss, Book Cover Illustration, publication pending
2007 Pioneer in Realism Award, "Leading Masters of Realism," Winstanley-Roark Fine Arts Gallery, Cape Cod
2006 Award of Merit, Havre de Grace Plein Air Competition, Havre de Grace, MD
2006 Finalist, The Artist's Magazine, Still Life Category
2005 Rottler Award of Excellence, York Art Association, York PA
2005 Third Place, North Light Book Cover Competition
2004 Sultan of Atlantic City, Book Cover Illustration
2004 How Did You Paint That, 100 Ways to Paint Flowers and Gardens, Book, International Artist Publisher, Artist No. 14
2003 There is No Greater Love, Article Illustration, Salvation Army Magazine, "War Cry," pp. 12-13
Alban produces his own medium based on the research of Jacques Maroger and Ann Schuler. Raw linseed oil is heated with litharge to create “black oil.” It is combined with mastic varnish which Lee makes by dissolving mastic crystals in turpentine. When these two ingredients are combined the result is a gel called Maroger medium. Alban also uses the black oil to produce paint by grinding it with powdered pigments, achieving a more concentrated mixture than can be found in tubes. This produces better coverage, brighter, longer lasting colors, and speeds up drying time. The Maroger medium provides a smooth consistency and is excellent for its glazing properties.
For many years, Alban prepared panels by hand from fiberboard and five coats of traditional gesso. Today, there is a broad selection of panels available but he still does the hand preparation when time allows. Traditional gesso is made by using rabbit skin glue and powdered marble applied in multiple thin coats. Most of the canvases are still hand-prepared by stretching Belgian linen over wooden strips. The linen is primed with three coats of rabbit skin glue and two coats of lead white paint. This produces a superior surface for its tautness, reflective qualities, and durability.
Alban currently resides with his wife, Carol, in the historic town of Havre de Grace, Maryland, located near the Susquehanna River. In his home studio he teaches oil painting techniques, drawing and watercolor. His painting styles range from trompe l’oeil to alla prima. He paints in the studio as well as on location. Subject matter includes portraiture, landscape, still life, and figurative paintings.
AWARDS AND PUBLICATIONS:
2010 Still Life Award of Excellence, Oil Painters of America 19th Annual National Exhibition, Scottsdale, AZ
2010 American Legacy, American Art Collector Magazine, May, p. 96, p. 100
2010 Finalist, The Richeson 75, International Still Life Exhibition, Kimberly, WS
2010 Top 60 award, International Salon Exhibition, Greenhouse Gallery, San Antonio, TX
2010 San Antonio Salon, American Art Collector Magazine, April, p. 170
2010 Finalist, The Richeson 75 International Small Works Exhibition, Kimberly, WS
2010 Paint America Top 100 National Tour
2010 Paint America Mini 50 National Tour
2009 Audubon Award, American Artists Professional League, Salmagundi Club, New York, NY
2009 Finalist, The Artist's Magazine, Still Life category
2009 Finalist, The Artist's Magazine, Floral category
2009 Finalist, The Richeson 75, International Landscape Exhibition, Architectural category
2009 Finalist, International Artist Magazine, Floral category
2009 Finalist, International Artist Magazine, Landscape category
2009 Trompe L'Oeil Masters, American Art Collector Magazine, May, pp. 158-161
2009 First Place, Fine Art Studio America, Figure category
2009 Third Place, North Light Book Cover Competition
2008 The New Reality, Museum Tour through February 2011
2008 Places of the Heart, American Art Collector, September., pp. 178-181
2008 Second Place, North Light Book Cover Competition
2008 Finalist, The Richeson 75 International Artists Choice Competition, Landscape
2008 Artist's Choice Award, International Guild of Realism, Scottsdale Fine Art Gallery, Scottsdale, AZ
2008 Editor's Choice Award, International Guild of Realism, Scottsdale Fine Art Gallery, Scottsdale, AZ
2008 Keeping It Real, American Art Collector Magazine, January, p. 110
2008 Solitude of Loss, Book Cover Illustration, publication pending
2007 Pioneer in Realism Award, "Leading Masters of Realism," Winstanley-Roark Fine Arts Gallery, Cape Cod
2006 Award of Merit, Havre de Grace Plein Air Competition, Havre de Grace, MD
2006 Finalist, The Artist's Magazine, Still Life Category
2005 Rottler Award of Excellence, York Art Association, York PA
2005 Third Place, North Light Book Cover Competition
2004 Sultan of Atlantic City, Book Cover Illustration
2004 How Did You Paint That, 100 Ways to Paint Flowers and Gardens, Book, International Artist Publisher, Artist No. 14
2003 There is No Greater Love, Article Illustration, Salvation Army Magazine, "War Cry," pp. 12-13
