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- Peter George Caras (April 11, 1941 – February 28, 2022) was an American illustrator. He studied at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh and the Art Students League of New York and was instructed by Frank J. Reilly, James Bama, and Norman Rockwell. He was an instructor of Advanced Pictorial Illustration at the duCret School of the Arts in Plainfield, NJ Peter Caras, with an international reputation, was considered one of Americas foremost illustrators. His work has excited movie goers, inspired readers of countless books & magazines, and hassold numerous products through advertising print campaigns. At age 18 having set extremely high goals for himself, he sought out the legendary Norman Rockwell for guidance. Their relationship lasted until Rockwell’s death in 1978. During his twilight years, he wrote to Caras saying that he had “admiration” for his work. At age 21, Caras met James Bama one of today’s best known Western Artist, who became not only his friend but his mentor. Caras has won numerous awards and is represented in important public, corporate, and private collections. Having reaped the benefits of success, Caras reciprocated by donating his time & talents to many charitable organizations and community projects. He also was an instructor of Advanced Pictorial Illustration at the duCret School of the Arts for four decades producing some of the best talents in illustration today. CHRONOLOGY 1941 Born April 11, Johnstown, PA1959 Graduated Conemaugh High School 1961 First meeting with Norman RockwellStudied with Bob Peak, Arts Students League Studied with Frank J. Reilly, NYC 1963 Moved to Stockbridge, MA, Tutored by Norman Rockwell 1964 Graduated from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, PA Tutored by James Bama AWARDS 1967 Award-- Society_of_Illustrators, NYC 1969 Award-- Society_of_Illustrators, NYC 1970 Award-- Society_of_Illustrators, NYC Paintings exhibited at Mendola Gallery, Madison Avenue, NYC 1972 Award-- Society_of_Illustrators, NYC 1976 One-man show: David Young, Denville, NJ 1977 Fund-raising event-- Multiple Sclerosis 1978 Fund-raising event, Johnstown Flood Museum 1980-2020 Professor of Pictorial Illustration,duCret School of the Arts, Plainfield NJ 1981 Fund-raising event-- Papermill Playhouse 1988 “Man of the Year” Achivement Award, Inter-Council Group, PA Key to the City of Johnstown, PA, presented by the Mayor foroutstanding contributions to the Flood Museum. BEST SELLING AUTHORS OVER A MILLION SOLD V.C. Andrews Norman Bogner Mary Higgans Clark Jack Higgans Rona Jaffe James A. Michener Irwin Shaw MOVIES EVIL THAT MEN DO FIVE CARD STUD FROM NOON ‘TIL THREE THE REVENGERS SWASHBUCKLER TIMES & LIFE JUDGE ROY BEAN ADVERTISING ABC-TV CBS-TV Ciba Gigey Pharm. Dewars Scotch Omni Magazine Eastman Kodac Kellogg’s Life Time Wolfschmidts Vodka PORTRAITS OF CELEBRATIES Alan Alda Ernest Borgnine General Omar Bradley Charles Bronson Winston Churchill Fay Dunaway Bob Dylan Bill Graham Admiral Halsay William Holden Jill Ireland James Earl Jones John Kennedy Robert Kennedy Ted Kennedy Dean Martin General Douglas McArthur Pail Newman David Niven Franklin Delano Roosevelt Robert Shaw Dick Shoberg Woody Strode John Wayne BENEFITS Hydrocephalus with Dick Shoberg Johnstown Flood Museum (2) Multiple Sclerosis with Celeste Holm Papermill Playhouse (3)) Psychoanalytic Center of North NJ NATIONAL TV A variety of news shows Joe Frankllin, NYC Line Out, Red Bank, NJ New Jersey People, NYC PBS Channels (3) Spectrum, Morristown, NJ GALLERIES Bloomingdale’s with Rona Jaffo David young Gallery, Denville, NJ Governor Morris Inn, Morristown, NJ (fund-raising event) Joe Mendola Gallery, Madison Avenue, NYC Papermill Playhouse (3 fund-raising events) PERIODICALS BOYS LIFE LIFE MAGAZINE NEWSWEEK NEW YORK MAGAZINE OMNI PENTHOUSE SATURDAY EVENING POST SCOUTING TIME TV GUIDE Peter Caras Professor of Pictorial Illustration 1980-2020 duCret School of the Arts Plainfield, New Jersey “I can teach anyone technically. No one can be taught creativity or sensitivity: either you have it or you don’t. I cannot feel anyone’s emotions but my own. It is when an artist feels something emotionally and can create ittechnically that a work becomes a successful piece of art. One only has to look at the work of Robert McGinnis!The emotional connection that he demonstrates with his technical skill goes far above and beyond realism. Hiswork is a perfect example, very moving!!! In my own experience, I find I must be true to my convictions, thatI too can achieve a certain level of greatness equal to my mentors just as others can. My hope is that my students and colegues will come to feel the same confidence on their artistic journey of expression.” Peter G. Caras To view Peter Caras work visit his page on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peter_caras/ Students who have been published and members Caras & Colleagues https://mikekupka.com https://vincenatale.com https://www.markromanoski.com/home https://www.peterambushart.com Notable Articles https://archive.centraljersey.com/2002/05/31/artist-drew-inspiration-from-norman-rockwell-illustrators-work-part-of-all-aboard-the-arts-ii-festival/ http://toomuchhorrorfiction.blogspot.com/2018/02/your-pretty-face-is-going-to-hell-cover.html https://stevehollandbook.com/f/peter-caras--rest-in-peace (en)
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- Peter George Caras (April 11, 1941 – February 28, 2022) was an American illustrator. He studied at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh and the Art Students League of New York and was instructed by Frank J. Reilly, James Bama, and Norman Rockwell. He was an instructor of Advanced Pictorial Illustration at the duCret School of the Arts in Plainfield, NJ Peter Caras, with an international reputation, was considered one of Americas foremost illustrators. His work has excited movie goers, inspired readers of countless books & magazines, and hassold numerous products through advertising print campaigns. (en)
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