I painted this listening to Leonard Cohen's song "Hallelujah" over & over again. It was super fun to paint! Hallelujah is one of my favorite songs. I sold the 1st painting I did in tribute to this great song a few year's back. This one is better!
Scottish & English roots, lives in North Carolina!
27 1/4" x 39 1/4" FRAMED!
THIS IS AN ORIGINAL MUSEUM QUALITY FINE ART INVESTMENT!
GREGORY HUGH LENG copyrighted, selling the rights to own the original painting only! You cannot produce copies of it but you can resale the original painting as is. (Legal Disclaimer)
Reasonable best offers considered.
THE COLORS, BRUSH STROKES, MOVEMENT AND DETAIL ARE AMAZING!
I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT IN MY ABSTRACTS "EACH TIME I LOOK AT ONE OF YOUR PAINTINGS, I SEE SOMETHING NEW AND DIFFERENT" OVER & OVER BY MY CLIENTS. MOST CLIENTS ARE REPEAT BUYERS!
It is so hard for a fine artist to sell works online, especially when the art is seen best in person! I am a professional photographer and worked for the largest studio in America and cannot duplicate the colors and detail in any of my paintings! I love it when someone can walk in and feel the painting. My paints are never flat and very dimensional. It is rare to find anyone that allows you to touch or rub their art, but I love this and so do my buyers!
The biggest compliment I receive over & over is that when someone looks at my abstracts they always see something new or different about the painting! This is why I paint and what I want everyone to experience when they look at my paintings. My paintings come to life and the expression in abstract should always be changing to the viewer!
RECENTLY I HAVE BEEN ASKED TO SALE MY WORK IN GALLERIES IN NEW YORK CITY, NY, GREECE, ISRAEL AND MILAN, ITALY !!!
I HAVE NEVER SOLD THROUGH ANOTHER GALLERY & NEVER WILL! IT IS AN AWESOME COMPLIMENT WHEN THEY APPROACH ME BUT GALLERIES SELL PAINTINGS AS HIGH AS THEY CAN MARK-UP & THEN WHEN THEY DO SELL, THE ARTIST RECEIVES VERY LITTLE FOR THEIR SOLD PIECES. I PREFER TO KEEP MY PRICES BELOW WHAT A GALLERY WOULD CHARGE WHICH MEANS YOU SAVE BIG TIME BUYING DIRECT FROM MYSELF.
MY WORKS of ART
LOOK GREAT IN PRIVATE HOMES, GALLERIES & CORPORATE OFFICES!
MODERN ORIGINAL ACRYLIC PAINTING!
MUSEUM QUALITY ORIGINAL FINE ART ACRYLIC ABSTRACT PAINTING BY LENG!
LISTED IN WHO'S WHO & AMERICA'S OUTSTANDING STUDENTS!
SIGNED ON PAINTING!
SHIPS READY TO HANG!
GOD is MY INSPIRATION & I DO BELIEVE HE DIRECTS MY HAND WHEN I CREATE MY WORKS OF ART INCLUDING THIS PAINTING.
EVERY TIME I LOOK AT IT, I SEE SOMETHING NEW!
LATEST FEEDBACK ON ONE OF MY ORIGINAL PAINTINGS IS JUST IN:
Dear gregoryhughlengphotography,
I honestly rate this seller 5 stars. Hard to find someone like him nowadays. Just an honest & noble person to deal with. His art work is just simply beautiful.
- jesse2005rooster
THNK YOU JESSE FOR SUCH A WONDERFUL RESPONSE TO THE ORIGINAL PAINTING I RECENTLY SOLD YOU ON eBAY! I AM GLAD YOU LIKE IT!
SHIPS WITH DELIVERY CONFIRMATION & INSURED FOR REPLACEMENT VALUE!
MY WORKS of ART
LOOK GREAT IN PRIVATE HOMES, GALLERIES & CORPORATE OFFICES!
THIS IS A VERY GOOD INVESTMENT PIECE! MY PIECES ARE ONE of A KIND ORIGINALS AND THE RESALE VALUE ALWAYS IS HIGHER THAN WHAT I AM SELLING IT FOR!
ALL OF MY WORKED IS LISTED AND CATALOGUED WHEN SOLD!
RECENT RESPONSES TO MY PAINTINGS:
"I love the movement and brush strokes of this painting."
"Reminds me of a Jackson Pollack painting!"
"The choice of colors and energy are absolutely amazing in your work."
"I cannot believe how wonderful this absolutely is, it captivates me!"
"Way to go again Gregory, keep it up!"
Thank-you for the wonderful compliments! Gregory Hugh Leng
I USE ONLY THE FINEST ACRYLIC PAINTS, PAINT BRUSHES AND EACH FINE ART PAINTING IS SEALED WITH A UV PROTECTIVE COATING TO PROTECT AND PRESERVE MY WORK. THE PROTECTIVE COATING IS GUARANTEED TO LAST LONGER THAN YOUR LIFETIME!
THERE HAS BEEN A LOT OF MEDIA ATTENTION TO MY WORK RECENTLY IN THE NEWSPAPERS, MAGAZINES, NEWSLETTERS, BOOKS AND EVEN ON TELEVISION! THIS PIECE OF ORIGINAL ART IS A GREAT INVESTMENT PIECE!
SO FAR ALL OF THE RESPONSE TO THIS ABSTRACT HAS BEEN VERY POSITIVE AND I APPRECIATE THE SUPPORT! IT LOOKS SO NICE HANGING ON THE WALL (CURRENTLY IN MY HOME), IT WILL BE HARD TO PART WITH! EACH TIME I VIEW IT, I SEE SOMETHING DIFFERENT! I AM SURE THAT IF YOU ADD THIS TO YOUR COLLECTION OR START A COLLECTION WITH MY ORIGINAL GALLERY WRAP ABSTRACT PAINTING, YOU WILL ENJOY IT AS WELL!
NO BUYER HAS EVER RETURNED OR COMPLAINED ABOUT ANY ORIGINAL PIECE OF ART OR PHOTOGRAPHY THAT THEY HAVE PURCHASED FROM ME! I HAVE ALSO ALWAYS SOLD EVERY PIECE OF ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY I HAVE LISTED ON eBAY! MANY ARE REPEAT BUYERS & BUSINESSES THAT COLLECT MY WORK!
INVESTORS HAVE BEEN BUYING MY WORK SINCE 1981 AND FOR THE PAST 41 YEARS MANY COLLECTORS/INVESTORS HAVE PURCHASED MULTIPLE PIECES OF MY WORK! I LOOK FORWARD TO ADDING YOU TO THE GROWING LIST OF THOSE THAT ENJOY OWNING MY ORIGINAL ART, THANK-YOU!
ALTHOUGH I HAVE BEEN TRAINED IN ART, DESIGN AND PHOTOGRAPHY, IT IS VERY HARD TO CAPTURE THE BEAUTY OF THIS PIECE WITH MY CAMERA!
I USE A LOT OF PAINT AND THERE IS DIMENSION IN MY WORKS OF ART! THIS PIECE IS VERY COLORFUL AND WILL STAND OUT IN ANY ROOM YOU DISPLAY IT IN! EACH PIECE OF ORIGINAL ART COMES WITH A CERTIFICATE of AUTHENTICITY AND IS HAND SIGNED BY ME. THE PAINTING IS ALSO SIGNED.
MY GOAL IS THAT YOU WILL ENJOY EACH PIECE OF ART I CREATE JUST AS MUCH AS I ENJOY BEING ABLE TO CREATE IT!
MY INSPIRATION IN ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY COMES FROM THE MASTER CREATOR HIMSELF-GOD!
HERE IS WHAT YOU ARE BIDDING ON IN THIS AUCTION!
1)ORIGINAL ART "HALLELUJAH II"
2)SECURE SHIPPING & HANDLING TO YOU WITH DELIVERY CONFIRMATION!
Ansel Adams was a personal mentor and early influence to Gregory Hugh Leng, he even received advice from the master that he still practices today! Gregory has studied art, design and photography and won awards with his art and photography over the years.
Ships very secure for protection, DELIVERY CONFIRMATION!
Artist Statement & Biography
Gregory Hugh Leng (1963-) is an artist, author and commercial fine arts photographer who has participated in shows and had his work published in books, magazines and newspapers. Gregory teaches photography, holds workshops in the Blue Ridge and Great Smoky Mountain National Park and signs his work at special events. The Blue Ridge National Park System is the "most visited" national park in the United States. His work is in very high demand and a great investment! He is listed in Who's Who, America's Greatest & Outstanding Students and has won numerous awards for both his art and photography over the years. He is listed in "Wikipedia" the Internet online encyclopedia. He has an online web site and there is a lot of information on the Internet on his work.
"Ansel Adams was my mentor and the inspiration behind me deciding to be a professional photographer. I will always be indebted to this legend for his advice and his critique of my early work. My heroes in life are John Wayne, Charlton Heston, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ronald Reagan, Charles Stanley, David McCullough, John Merrick and Jesus Christ my Savior & Lord.
Gregory is a graduate of Randolph Technical College in Asheboro, NC. He holds a degree in Photographic Technology with his major in Commercial studies. RTC has been ranked the third best photography college in the United States, just behind Brooks Institute in California and RTI in Rochester, New York. Gregory also trained in color separations and pre-press technology in Oyster Bay, New York.
Gregory's experience extends the past 39 years in photography working for many Nationally well known clients. He has worked in the largest commercial photography studio in the United States, the Alderman Company in High Point, NC and for the Meredith Corporation-Better Homes & Gardens in Greensboro, NC. He managed Production Services Group in Hendersonville, NC. Gregory is a business entrepreneur, Owner of Gregory Hugh Leng Photography, owner of Vanderbooks, owner of Unlimited Editions International Photography Competitions (listed yearly in The Photographer's Market Handbook) and of course a professional commercial photographer, author and artist who now works for himself and does commisioned works of art for individuals and corporations that are interested.
Gregory's past clients include Macy's, J.C. Penney, Belk, Henredon, Baker Furniture, Thomasville Furniture, La-Z-Boy, Avon, Lane Furniture, Sears, S & H Greenstamp, Wildwood Lamps, Chadwick's, Bedford Fair, Better Homes & Gardens, Brookstone, Bright's Creek, Bradlee's, Brendle's, Thomas Built Bus Company, Jamesway, James River Traders, Preferred Traveler, the U.S. Navy and many other companies both small and large. Gregory has also met and photographed hundreds of celebrities over the years from politics, music, television, movies and sports. Gregory also autographs his art, photography and books which he sells worldwide. He does book signings upon request by mail or for book stores that sell his books.
Gregory has studied Art, Graphic Design, Color Theory, Printing (Gravure & Offset), Portraiture Photography, Journalism and majored in Commercial Photography. He has worked as an author, editor, printer, in pre-press production, graphic arts and photography as a professional.
His photography has won numerous awards. He was named to Who's Who of Outstanding Students & America's Outstanding Names and Faces. He is active in his church choir and a volunteer member of the Technical Team. He also acts & sings tenor in the annual Christmas production at Biltmore Baptist Church that has 800 people in the 7 annual shows that are seen by 20,000 people yearly. Biltmore Baptist Church produced a live recorded CD through the Exalt Choir and Orchestra that debuted at #3 on the Christian Billboard Charts. Gregory participated in this recording and has given away over 100 copies of the CD to family, friends and all of the celebrities he meets and photographs. Recently copies have been given to Billy Graham, George Beverly Shea, Gene Hackman, Betty Lynn, Charles Stanley, Olivia Newton-John, President George & Laura Bush, Mike Huckabee, David McCullough, Andie McDowell and Caroline Munro. "There is a Place," CD is a great tool of his ministry outreach to others! Gregory loves to witness to the stars he meets and they all seem to appreciate it! He travels to shows on a regular basis and has been the guest of honor at some of them.
Surname pronounced "Lang". Greg's family was originally from England and Scotland. His roots trace back to the McConnell-MacDonald clan.
Gregory released a book on "The Land of Oz-Over the Rainbow at Beech Mountain, North Carolina" in October 2010 that is selling very well. He was the guest of honor at "Autumn at Oz 2010." Gregory met thousands of Oz fans and autographed copies of his special 40th anniversary edition of the theme park. Gregory is considered to be a historian on The Land of Oz theme park that was located on top of Beech Mountain, NC from 1970-1980. Even "Wikipedia" online mentions Gregory if you search under "Land of Oz theme park." This book is selling on eBay and at bookstores and speciality retail stores in North Carolina until in goes national. The 2 time Pulitzer prize winning author David McCullough "loved" this book. He kept one copy I signed to him and signed and 2nd copy and mailed it back to me a few weeks ago! He has a new book coming out in May 2011. David McCullough wrote John Adams, 1776, The Johnstown Flood, Truman and many other great historical books. David McCullough has encouraged Gregory to work as an author/historian!
He has written a special story for the International Wizard of Oz Club and their "Baum Bugle" newsletter that was just released in the Spring 2011 edition. He was also invited to be a guest speaker at the annual convention.
Gregory has taught photography classes and given lectures in the past to help young students with an interest in the arts and photography. He has been invited to speak at other events as well.
Gregory Hugh Leng also writes travel stories and human interest stories for the Charlotte Examiner!
Gregory Hugh Leng has a Better Business Bureau is an "A" rating which is the highest possible rating you can receive! In 41 years of operating a mail order business, there has never been one complaint filed from a buyer!
In January 2011, Gregory released a 57 page hardcover book "Beaufort-The South Carolina Low Country." The book features beautiful photography of Beaufort, Charleston and Hilton Head SC. It also features a page with photography from Savannah, Georgia. Over 220 color photographs are in the book and many are from private beaches not accessible by the general public. It contains a brief history on the Beaufort area, where his family has a second home. This is perhaps one of the finest photography books ever published on the Beaufort area. It was just featured in the Charleston, SC "Post & Courier" newspaper under new books and they included a color copy of my book. The response has been tremendous on this book so far!
The next photography book to be released will contain 30 years worth of work featuring fine art scenic photographs of North Carolina. This book will be dedicated to Ansel Adams who encouraged Gregory to become a photographer.
All photography in Gregory's books may be purchased as fine art prints that are matted and framed. You can also purchase canvas gallery wraps, which are archival and the quality is outstanding. The process is a work of art in itself and these can be framed or hung on the wall without a frame. Either way they are beautiful renditions of his photography.
Photography books can be purchased direct through Gregory, on eBay, through contacting Gregory on his Zenfolio web site and in regional book stores at this time. If you purchase a book direct, you will save money over buying it in a bookstore. PayPal is also accepted as a payment method. All books are hand signed and numbered. They ship USPS Priority mail with delivery confirmation to you. All books may be personalized to you or someone you may choose to give the book to as a gift. Books purchased may not be returned since they are hand signed for the buyer. All books are premium quality and are printed in the United States of America!
Gregory is also looking back at 30 years of his photography and will be adding thousands of pieces of work to his online portfolio for you to see and be able to purchase.
Gregory is a member of the Carolina's Nature Photographers Association (CPNA). He is currently working on a portfolio of his Nature Photography for their web site. Gregory is also a member of the Photographic Society of America (PSA). This is one of the most well known photography organizations in the USA. Ansel Adams and many other very famous photographers were members of the PSA elite group!
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