Product Description: This first-ever biography of Thomas Crotty weaves insightful commentary on his painting with the story of his life as a painter and an outspoken commentator in his own right on modern theories of art. Often described as a romantic-realist, Crotty is more comfortable with the word naturalist when an attempt is made to categorize him...read more

Product Description: The first comprehensive overview of the paintings, drawings, prints, and sketchbooks of Lobdell, San Francisco Bay area teacher and important figure in the development of West Coast abstract expressionist painting.