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Defense Date

2005

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Arts

Department

Painting & Printmaking

First Advisor

Ruth Bolduan

Abstract

AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE ARTISTBy Matthew Dale Gamble, Master's of Fine ArtA research statement submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master's of Fine Art at Virginia Commonwealth University.Virginia Commonwealth University, 2005Committee Chair: Ruth Bolduan, Associate Professor Painting and PrintmakingIn this paper I start at the very beginning in my life and introduce the reader to my earliest surroundings, the structure of my family life and the dynamic of the individuals involved. I write about the major points of my youth and continue into adulthood, concluding the first chapter with how I came to be here. I than go into my artistic development, major role models, color theory, writings of interest, and my personal theory on art making. I finish the essay with my personal habits and outlook on my future.

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Part of Retrospective ETD Collection, restricted to VCU only. Includes supplemental content, currently unavailable for access.

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Is Part Of

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Is Part Of

VCU Theses and Dissertations

Date of Submission

6-13-2008

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