LEROY NEIMAN

B. 1927 - Leroy Neiman is probably the most popular painter and printmaker in America. Born and raised in St. Paul, Minnesota, Neiman studied in St. Paul before moving to Chicago to study at the School of Art Institute of Chicago where he also taught for 10 years before moving to New York City in 1962. Through his art, Neiman has explored contemporary leisure, all the pastimes and places people enjoy, and particularly the world of sports, entertainment, and wildlife. LeRoy Neiman's style explodes with the dramatic intensity of Abstract Expressionist brush strokes, strokes that pick out action that is strikingly accurate. This unique combination is so appealing that Neiman has brought art into the lives of more people than most post-war American artists put together.

Recently, the World 2010 Games Foundation announced it has commissioned internationally renowned artist LeRoy Neiman as the Official Commemorative Artist of the 2010 Games. As the Official Commemorative Artist, Neiman will create an original painting that will serve as the "Official Image of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games," as well as a commemorative print that will incorporate each of the eight disciplines that will be featured at the 2010 Games.