This is an original framed oil on canvas by artist Roy Hampton. This is of a forest with a river running down the middle of it. The artist signed the bottom left. The original is approx 42 3/4" x 3" x 31" and it weighs 9lbs. The original is in a good, vintage condition with wear and chips on the frame. Due to storage issues, there are a couple of small creases in the canvas. This usually can be fixed by a skilled framer by re-stretching the canvas. There is also some cracked paint where the creases are deeper. Please see the images as they are part of the description.
Roy Hampton was born in 1923 in Los Angeles, California. He lived in the Woodland Hills area for many years. During World War II he was in the Submarine Service at Pearl Harbor. After World War II he worked for the Walt Disney studio in the animation department for about one year. During this time the studio provided three life drawing classes a week plus three evenings of class after work for their staff. Hampton developed his interest in art in later life after having careers as a real estate broker, mortgage banker, and furniture finisher. He is mainly self-taught as an artist. He worked for the Famous Artists Schools for a short period, selling and explaining the course. During this time, he met Norman Rockwell who influenced his art with critiques and commentary. He started being a full-time artist in 1972. His works are typically created in pencil, oil, watercolor, and mixed media.
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