Greg Manchess

The essence of Gregory Manchess’s artwork lies in creating a moment of emotional connection with the viewer and conveying emotion through what defines his style: the “alla prima” technique. He continually strives to push the boundaries imposed by his brush and constantly seeks to reinvent himself. 

Gouache, oil and acrylic paintings are highly durable. However, a few precautions should be taken to ensure that they will keep for a long time. We recommend that you avoid exposing them to direct light, in order to reduce their exposure to UV rays. Particular attention should be paid to their support in order to protect them from humidity; canvas and wooden supports are particularly sensitive to this element. We recommend that you avoid any sudden changes in temperature or humidity, which could lead to tension or loosening of the canvas, requiring the intervention of a framer.

Greg Manchess worked for two years with Gary Kelley at the Hellman Design Associates illustration studio in Iowa before striking out on his own in 1979. Combining his love for fine art and science fiction, he began his career as a freelance painter for OMNI magazine. His versatility and wide-ranging interests have allowed him to work on covers for Atlantic Monthly, Scientific American, and Time magazine, as well as on interior spreads in Playboy, Newsweek, Rolling Stone, the Smithsonian Institution, and numerous books. The United States Postal Service also commissioned him to design stamps, including the “Mark Twain Forever” in 2011 and the “March on Washington” series in 2013.  Complete biography.