Rex Rudy Slinkard

Place: Edwardsport

Born: 1887

Death: 1918

Biography:

Rex Rudy Slinkard was an American modernist painter and teacher, born on June 5, 1887, in Edwardsport, Indiana. He is best remembered for his Symbolsit works, most of which were unknown until after his premature death at age 31.

Early Life and Education

Slinkard studied for two years at the University of Southern California under landscape painter William Lees Judson. After 1900, the family moved from Knox County, Indiana to the Saugus section of Los Angeles County, California. They lived on a horse-and-cattle ranch in the Tehachapi Hills, north of the city. Slinkard entered the school in 1907 and studied under Walter Hedges, a student of Robert Henri. The League awarded Slinkard a 1908 scholarship to study under Henri at the William Merritt Chase School in New York City.

Artistic Style and Works

Slinkard's artistic style is characterized by his use of bold colors and spontaneous brushstrokes. His paintings, such as Rex, showcase his unique style and technique. The Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University has a collection of Slinkard's works, including Rex, which is an oil on canvas painting. Slinkard's paintings are now available as high-quality prints on canvas from Wikioo.org. The company uses the Giclee procedure to reproduce these images, ensuring that they are long-lasting and of high quality. Slinkard's works can be found in the Oil On Canvas section of Wikioo.org.

• Rex Rudy Slinkard's biography and artworks are available on Wikioo.org.
• The Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University has a collection of Slinkard's works, including Rex.
• Slinkard's paintings are now available as high-quality prints on canvas from Wikioo.org.

Legacy and Impact

Slinkard's premature death at age 31 cut short his promising career, but his works continue to be celebrated by art enthusiasts. His use of bold colors and spontaneous brushstrokes has influenced many artists, including Vincent Van Gogh and Clyfford Still. Slinkard's legacy can be seen in the many Symbolsit works that he created during his lifetime. Slinkard's story is a testament to the power of art to transcend time and space. His paintings, now available as high-quality prints on canvas from Wikioo.org, continue to inspire and delight audiences around the world. The William Merritt Chase School and the Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University are just a few examples of the many institutions that have been influenced by Slinkard's work.