Full Artist Bio
Craig Pursley Biography
Craig started early in art, obtaining professional commissions at 14. He was chosen as Nebraska’s Outstanding Young Artist at 17 and the following year completed a large mural, which is still displayed in his high school.
While in college he worked as a composite artist for several law enforcement agencies including the F.B.I. and continued doing so after becoming an art teacher in Colorado.
In 1983, Craig moved to California where he began work as an illustrator for a major newspaper. During this time, he also achieved considerable notoriety as a sports artist for the California Angels, Topps Baseball Card Co., and Upper Deck Baseball Card Co.
In 2002, Craig and his wife, Julie, moved to New Hampshire where he paints the beauty of New England in addition to running the American Heritage Gallery of Art in Bath, New Hampshire. He is a member of the California Art Club, The Portrait Society of America (who have chosen his portfolio as one of the top ten in both 2011 and 2012) and Oil Painters of America (where he recently won second place in a national competition).
His work can be seen in the National Baseball Hall of Fame, The Nolan Ryan Museum, The Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site and The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum. His paintings are also in private collections from coast to coast and in Europe. He has won many awards including two chosen from nearly 6,000 entries in international competitions. Recently, he was chosen by New Hampshire Magazine as “Best White Mountain Artist” and has two portraits on permanent display in the state house in Concord.
THE SPECTATOR
Craig Pursley
Price: SOLD
Medium: Oil on linen
Size: 28 in. x 22 in.
WORLD SERIES BASEBALL SHOW
OCTOBER 5, 2024 AT TILTING AT WINDMILLS GALLERY…..ENDING OCTOBER 28, 2024
SATURDAY 11AM – 5PM
NATIONALLY KNOWN SPORTS ARTIST CRAIG PURSLEY WILL BE PRESENT ALL DAY TO SHARE THE PASSION FOR ALL AMERICAN BASEBALL.
THE SPECTATOR……… is supposed to be inherited by my son (he’s in it) and is currently on my wall at home. Because of this and the fact that I turned down a great offer from Coca-Cola when it was new (33 years ago) the price would be extremely high. If it sells, my son could use the money but as I mentioned a year or so ago, someone would have to be crazy to pay what I’d have to get for it. I’m confident that I put a price of $70,000 on it and I’ll stick with that.
SAMSON
Craig Pursley
Price: $2200
Medium: Oil on linen
Size: 16” X 16″
A loyal, dedicated worker!
Early Light Landgrove
Craig Pursley
Price: $1600
Medium: Oil on linen
Size: 11” X 14″
Brushy Woods, a beautiful sunset what could be better?
BATTENKILL
Craig Pursley
Price: $3000
Medium: Oil on linen
Size: 12” X 24″
This stream looks like a fisherman’s dream…. no underbrush!
SWIFTWATER BRIDGE
Craig Pursley
Price: $3800
Medium: Oil on linen
Size: 16” X 30″
Oldest covered bridge in the nation contact Tilting for provenance. Framed in actual wood from original bridge siding.
WINTER IN NEW HAMPSHIRE
Craig Pursley
Price: $2800
Medium: Oil on linen
Size: 22” X 26″
The White Mountains… looking really white!
EAGLE CLIFF
Craig Pursley
Price:
Medium: Oil on linen
Size: 11” X 14″
Looks like Vermont…. but it is Arizona!
LANDGROVE WINTER
Craig Pursley
Price:
Medium: Oil on linen
Size: 16″ X 20″
Do you think the ice is safe on the pond?
DOWN AROUND THE CORNER
Craig Pursley
Price: $1600
Medium: Oil on linen
Size: 11″ X 14″
WHO would not wish to spend a lazy day in Vermont floating down a river?
WESTON VERMONT MILL
Craig Pursley
Price: $3000
Medium: Oil on linen
Size: 18 in. x 24 in.
Pristine Wesson and fresh snow set off this old mill that is near the center of town on the river.
Can’t you smell the crisp winter air?
FIRST A HOT CUP OF COFFEE
Craig Pursley
Price: SOLD
Medium: Oil on linen
Size: 61 in. x 20 in.
HOW TRUE …HOW TRUE…….Yet my cup of tea suits me just fine. Good Morning!
An Arlington Vermont Farm
Craig Pursley
Price:
Medium: Oil on linen
Size: 8 in. x 10 in.
Quintessential. Farm and scene in Arlington, Vermont. Such a sweet state to have such an abundance of scenes that everyone wishes to enjoy. This is a lovely view and a sweet size guaranteed to find a perfect spot on your wall.
SERENITY
Craig Pursley
Price:
Medium: Oil on linen
Size:11 in. x 14 in.
Serenity is what we seek these days and it is certainly found in Craig’s latest painting. The mis of color is pleasing and comforting. Nature and art can do that for us
COPPER KETTLE
Craig Pursley
Price:
Medium: Oil on linen
Size: 6 in. x 6 in.
Days are growing shorter and a bit more chilly. It is a warm feeling all around to be offered a cup of tea. Craig has sought tea pots for many years as a quick study and practice........to keep his mind sharp and hand steady.
WAITSFIELD VERMONT COVERED BRIDGE
Craig Pursley
Price:
Medium: Oil on linen
Size: 11 in. x 14 in.
I hope you have or will cross a covered bridge sometime and make your wish. My wish would be to ride or drive a horse across to hear the clip clop and sense what it must have been like when covered bridges became a safer crossing in the winter.
VERMONT REDO
Craig Pursley
Price:
Medium: Oil on linen
Size: 11 in. x 14 in.
VERMONT BECKONS EVERYONE and Craig has captured this beautifully.
LANDAFF BARN
Craig Pursley
Price: sold
Medium: Oil on linen
Size: 24 in. x 30 in.
YAY. A large piece to balance out your collection. There is noting like a red barn in the snow!!!
WHERE GOES THE SUN?
Craig Pursley
Price:
Medium: Oil on linen
Size: 11 in. x 24 in.
This one is in the category of a totalistic painting. Such a challenge and accomplished easily by Craig!
LANG POND
Craig Pursley
Price:
Medium: Oil on linen
Size: 11 in. x 14 in.
A beautiful example of color values and skill. A plein air painting is always a challenge as colors constantly change.
TORY ROAD
Craig Pursley
Price: SOLD
Medium: Oil on linen
Size: 12 in. x 24 in.
Take a ramble down the Tory Road when you view this beautiful farm landscape!
LANDGROVE
Craig Pursley
Price:sold
Medium: Oil on linen
Size: 11 in. x 14 in.
If you’ve visited Landgrove, Vermont, you know it is an idyllic, beautiful locale!
MONUMENTS
Craig Pursley
Price:sold
Medium: Oil on linen
Size: 12 in. x 24 in.
A super title for the silos and the notification from a distance of a farm!
CASTLES IN THE AIR
Craig Pursley
Price:sold
Medium: Oil on linen
Size: 24 in. x 20 in.
Clouds offer great imaginings for our pleasure!
RED BARN
Craig Pursley
Price:sold
Medium: Oil on linen
Size: 7 in. x 10 in.
A very inviting composition that you want to step into!
RED BARN, HILL FARM
Craig Pursley
Price:$2600
Medium: Oil on linen
Size: 18 in. x 24 in.
Impressive farm with a view from atop!
MOM AND DAD ARE UP EARLY
Craig Pursley
Price:sold
Medium: Oil on linen
Size: 16 in. x 20 in.
It feels early when you look at this charmer!
FIRST THING IN THE MORNING
Craig Pursley
Price:
Medium: Oil on linen
Size: 11 in. x 14 in.
A typical Vermont scene that people travel far to see. And you can carry this one home to put on your wall and be in Vermont any day of the year.
YOGI BERRA
Price: SOLD
Medium: Oil on linen
Size: 18 in. x 14 in.
HERE IS A GEM. Signed by Yogi Berra!!!!! A rare opportunity for the avid baseball collector.
