Ben Norris, American Modernist, 1910 - 2006, An Autobiography Figurative Art "What separates Messick's art from

"What separates Messick's art from that of other American Scene painters is the evolution of his composition and paint handling

James Patrick

from tenements and trolleys to circuses and citrus groves

California in 1988

Ben Norris, American Modernist, 1910 - 2006, An Autobiography Figurative Art "What separates Messick's art from236 pages, an Autobiography, edited by Margaret Norris Castrey 337 illustrations, hardcover $50. 00 For Seven Decades, art was the substance of Ben Norriss life. Beginning as a watercolor painter of landscapes, Norris quickly progressed through a range of media, styles, and themes. Throughout his highly productive career, his painting featured strong rhythms, and dynamic patterns organized in complex compositions that he explored in rapidly developed