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Mel Leipzig: Everything is Paintable

The renowned realist painter who captures people in their natural surroundings.

Aired 07/07/2011

State of the Arts

Mel Leipzig: Everything is Paintable

Special | 26m 42sVideo has Closed Captions

The renowned realist painter who captures people in their natural surroundings.

A touching profile of the realist painter Mel Leipzig, filmed over three years by his friend and neighbor Eric Schultz. Leipzig’s works can be found at the Whitney Museum of American Art, the White House Collection, and many other private collections. Mel Leipzig loves to paint. Although he’s well past the time most people retire, he continues to do so constantly. He can’t stop.

Aired 07/07/2011

State of the Arts is a local public television program presented by NJ PBS

State of the Arts

Mel Leipzig: Everything is Paintable

Special | 26m 42sVideo has Closed Captions

A touching profile of the realist painter Mel Leipzig, filmed over three years by his friend and neighbor Eric Schultz. Leipzig’s works can be found at the Whitney Museum of American Art, the White House Collection, and many other private collections. Mel Leipzig loves to paint. Although he’s well past the time most people retire, he continues to do so constantly. He can’t stop.

Aired 07/07/2011

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