Kevin LePrince initially earned a degree in economics in 1992 and worked as a Vice President of Investments with Wachovia Securities prior to beginning his formal art training and career as an artist. Under the tutelage of renowned artist John Carroll Doyle, LePrince was trained in the classic atelier or studio system. Early on LePrince studied with master artist David A. Leffel at the Arts Students League of New York. More recently LePrince had the opportunity to paint with greats Kim English and Gregg Kruetz at the Fechin Institute in New Mexico. LePrince paints classical subject matter in the “alla prima” style, meaning “at once”. Using this direct (wet paint into wet paint) method combined with a traditional impressionistic palette, LePrince illuminates the foreground to emphasize his subjects. Growing up in Charleston, LePrince is very familiar with the habits and personalities of the local wildlife, and tries to give each painting a sense of individual character. His love of the Lowcountry, in combination with his keen observation and playful individuality, help him reinvent these natural scenes. LePrince believes he inherited much of his talent from his ancestors. Early LePrince artists include Auguste-Xavier LePrince (1799-1826) and Jean-Baptiste LePrince (1734-1781). While most of these early works are held in private collections today, many have found their way into the most respected museums of the world including the Louvre in Paris and the Getty in California. As member of the prestigious Oil Painters of America, LePrince is nationally recognized for his ability to recreate a natural scene with his painterly technique. Collectors include Mr. Bryon Davis (Mr. Davis s the former CEO of Fisher -Price), Jeff and Andrea Immelt. Mr. Immelt is currently the CEO and Chairman of General Electric Corporation, and the Bald Head Island Club (recently mentioned in the New York Times as one of "the most desirable places to visit"). Shows & Events: September 2008 "a costal disposition", Solo Show, The Wells Gallery, Charleston, SC August 2008 "Beachdays" City Art Gallery, Greenville, NC June 2008 "Snapshots" Fountainside Gallery - Wilmington, NC May 2008 Art in the Park; Piccolo Spoleto Juried Art Show May 2008 American Heart Association - Live Auction March 2008 Robert Lange Studios Joint Show February 2008 CFADA Winter Arts Show; The Sanctuary at Kiawah February 2008 Tyler-White Gallery: Solo Show - Greensboro, NC November 2007 CFADA Ninth Fine Arts Annual; Plein Air demonstration - Washington Pk August 2007 Wells Gallery: Solo Show July 2007 Coral Bay Club: City Art Gallery July 2007 Figure Eight Island: Tyler White Gallery Spring 2007 Art in the Park; Piccolo Spoleto Juried Art Show May 2007 XI to Watch; City-Art Gallery March 2007 Water Missions: Featured Artist; City Gallery - Charleston January 2007 (Live Auction) American Heart Association; Charleston Place January 2007 CFADA Winter Arts Show; The Sanctuary at Kiawah November 2006 CFADA 8th Fine Arts Annual; Plein Air demonstration - Washington Pk October 2006 (Live Auction) Charleston Stage Company; Gilliard Municipal Auditorium October 2006 Art for Dance Featured Artist; Lowndes Grove Plantation July 2006 Emerging Artists (Four Man Show); Wells Gallery Spring 2006 Art in the Park; Piccolo Spoleto Juried Art Show March 2006 Water Missions; Charleston Aquarium February 2006 American Heart Association; Charleston Place February 2006 Big Works; Robert Lange Studios October 2005 Art for Dance; Lowndes Grove Plantation October 2005 Brush & Lens (Two Man Show); Wells Gallery Spring 2005 Art in the Park; Piccolo Spoleto Juried Art Show