JACK BECK Jack Beck has been described as a "committed colorist." His paintings start from real scenes. The reality is merely a pretext for his color schemes. The colors are usually rational, usually pleasant. Beck is not afraid to tease the viewer into accepting orange skies or red trees. The results are mostly quiet pastures that glow rather than flash. They invite deep looks that start with the image and slowly turn to examine how the effects are produced. These paintings provoke smiles.
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