Rebecca Jean Leer named Ridgewood Art Institute Artist of the Month for October 2012
Ridgewood NJ, Rebecca Jean Leer teaches drawing for adults and children. In her classes, drawing is explored as an art unto itself and as augmentation to painting. A strong foundation in the principles of drawing, like a standard in the artist’s toolbox, propels the student forward in all artistic endeavors. Ms. Leer stresses the importance of capturing the light effect in line and tone in every picture.
Classically trained, Ms. Leer received a BFA degree from Rochester Institute of Technology for medical illustration and studied illustration on a scholarship at the Academy of Art College in San Francisco, CA. After moving to Ridgewood, she studied painting with John Phillip Osborne. She has been a professional artist for over 25 years, gleaning awards from the Societies of Illustrators of New York, Los Angeles and Washington, DC., the Hudson Valley Artists Association, the American Professional League and others, including the prestigious Land of Enchantment Award for her children’s book illustrations. Her work has been seen in books, magazines, advertisements, museum exhibits and corporate and private collections.
Ms. Leer was recently profiled by American Artist Magazine as one of 12 up and coming artists handpicked by the artist community.
Ms. Leer currently serves on the Board of Trustees at the Ridgewood Art Institute and curates their Permanent Collection.
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