George Bodine

George Bodine paints landscapes, cityscapes, and people. Recently, he has been traveling extensively in Europe, and his paintings reflect his unique vision here and abroad.

He paints almost exclusively in oils, many of which are from small, niche manufacturers. George often hand-stretches Belgian linen sized with rabbit skin glue and primed with white lead, techniques dating from the 16th century. Recently, he has been painting on sun-bleached Belgian linen, again primed with white lead, but glued to either sealed birch board or archival-quality artist's board.

He has never had an art lesson, and his distinct vision, coupled with careful, proven techniques, ensures that his work will be permanent and able to be handed down within families or collections over centuries.

George Bodine's goal is to produce work that will transcend time. His subject matter, and especially his style, or "voice," in painting, is unique. His varied subjects keep him from being labeled as coming from one type or genre of painting. Consequently, his work is owned by diverse collectors, ranging from a U.S. senator to a contemporary art museum to a U.S. embassy, in addition to hundreds of collectors in the U.S. and Europe. He will often work on a series of paintings, only to stop suddenly, sometimes never returning to the subject again.

Although George has been reclusive by nature in associating with living artists and organizations, he recently approached the Oil Painters of America and was immediately accepted. Additionally, he has held ten consecutive one-man shows, almost all of which have sold out.

National OPA Selection, 2014
National Eastern OPA Selection, 2014
Honorable Mention, OPA Online Competition, 2014