Born in Chicago, Illinois in 1971 Nationality: American Occupation: Artist Movements: Impressionism Styles: His unique style of impressionism captured the essence of his subjects through his use of light and colour. His subjects included the natural beauty of the world around him. He finds beauty in the simplicity of ordinary objects and places, infusing them with a sense of nostalgia and emotion. Genres: He is known for impressionist plein air painting. Subjects: Landscapes, seascapes, cityscapes, gardens, architecture, still life painting and tender portrayals of children playing at the seashore. Mediums: Paprocki works with various mediums, including oil on canvas and watercolour. Unique distinction: His paintings have graced the walls of The White House, the U.S. Embassies in Kuwait and Uruguay, and many large corporations. In 1997, the White House selected Paprocki to paint the program cover for the Annual Pageant of Peace held in D.C. In 2013, the University of Notre Dame commissioned the artist to create four monumental murals for their permanent collection. Influenced by: The works of the French and the American Impressionists. Paprocki’s work has been influenced by his extensive travels in Europe, where he painted and visited great museums. Achievements and the main contribution to Art: Eugene J. Paprocki is an internationally collected American artist. He has been featured in numerous one-man exhibitions and prestigious group shows on two continents. His paintings hang in more than 1000 public, private, and corporate collections in over a dozen countries around the world.
Eugene J. Paprocki. Saturday Afternoon at the Plaza
Early Life and Education
Eugene J. Paprocki was born in Chicago, IL in 1971.
He picked up his first paintbrush when he was seven years old. Practice and encouragement filled his childhood, and he drew inspiration from the frequent trips his dad took him on to New York City. In 1989 he painted a series of Landmark American Hotels and sells first painting, a portrait of the Plaza Hotel in New York City to Donald Trump.
Education: He studied Business and Fine Art at Loyola University in Chicago. After receiving his bachelor’s degree, Paprocki augmented his formal art studies with extensive travels in Europe, where he painted and visited the great museums.
Professional Work Experience and Artistic Journey
This love of travel, including scenic locales such as Brittany, Bruges, Paris, New York, and the Irish Coast, has been the inspiration for his paintings.
Thus, in 2010, he travelled to Belgium, France, and England, in 2012 to England, Ireland, and France, in 2017, he travelled and painted in Ireland and in 2019 painted in France. In 1997 Paprocki won “The Jurors Choice Award,” Oil Painters of America National Exhibition.
Most of his works reflect the influence of these extensive travels.
Notable Achievements
In 1997 the White House selected Paprocki to paint the program cover for the Annual Pageant of Peace held at the Ellipse in Washington, D.C. The painting was very well received and, it is now part of the White House’s permanent collection.
The same year, Paprocki won “The Jurors Choice Award,” at the Oil Painters of America National Exhibition.
His paintings have adorned the walls of the U.S. Embassies in Kuwait and Uruguay, as well as many large corporations.
In 2013, The University of Notre Dame commissioned the artist to create four monumental murals for their permanent collection.
His work has been featured in periodicals such as International Artist, Art of the West, Southwest Art, Gulfshore Life, and more.
Paprocki’s most celebrated artworks include “Cape Cod Morning,” “Autumn Vineyard,” and “Aspen Grove”
Paprocki’s achievements include being a member of the Oil Painters of America and the American Impressionist Society
His work has received critical acclaim and has been featured in several national magazines including Art of the West, Southwest Art, Gulfshore Life, and International Artist.
Exhibitions
He has held solo exhibitions in various locations including DeBruyne Fine Art in Naples, FL, and travelled to countries like France, Belgium, Holland, Ireland, and more.
He has been featured in 18 one-man exhibitions and many prestigious group shows on two continents.
2022-Two-person Exhibition with Claudia Seymour, J.M. Stringer Gallery, Vero Beach, FL (February)
2021-Solo Exhibition, Palm Avenue Fine Art, Sarasota, FL (January)
2020-Two-Man Exhibition with JohnPhilip Osborne, J.M. Stringer Gallery, Vero Beach, FL (March)
Collections
Paprocki’s paintings hang in more than 1000 public, private, and corporate collections in over a dozen countries around the world, including The White House, IBM, and various hotels and galleries.
Selected Public Collections: The White House, Washington D.C.; The University of Notre Dame; Whitehall Hotel and The Tremont, Chicago; Plaza Hotel, Mayfair Regent Hotel, Marriott Hotel, New York City, Ritz Carlton Hotel, Naples, FL.
Private Collections in Canada, the United States, England, France, Germany, India, and Japan.
Eugene J. Paprocki. Crashing WavesBeach OutingEugene J. Paprocki. Notre Dame in Rain Eugene J. Paprocki. Pont Aven in AutumnEugene J. Paprocki. Peonie ArrangementEugene J. Paprocki Eugene J. Paprocki. Trafalgar Square, LondonEugene J. Paprocki. Plaza in SpringEugene J. Paprocki.Evening in BruggeEugene J. Paprocki.Pont Neuf, Paris
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