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Purnell

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America at the time was towards abstraction and personal expression, and the idea that classical training should form a basis for life as a creative artist was considered no longer valid by many.

After studying in Greece with Greek painter Aristotle Solounias, Purnell became convinced that a foundation in classical techniques and classical study was a necessity.

Then began her long journey of inquiry through visits to museums, personal study, and an exploration of the techniques of the Old Masters.

A painstaking process that is labor-intense and counter to the “knock 'em out quickly” school of painting,

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