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Tyree : Artist of the South Pacific by C. J. Cook (2017, Hardcover)
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Also available by CJ Cook- Leeteg, Babes, Bars, Beaches, and Black Velvet Art. Career Tyree was born in Irvine, Kentucky, and moved to Delhi, California as an infant. Seven weeks after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Tyree joined the Marines.
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Product Identifiers
PublisherSouth Pacific Dreams Publishing
ISBN-100998422401
ISBN-139780998422404
eBay Product ID (ePID)234475468
Product Key Features
Book TitleTyree : Artist of the South Pacific
Number of Pages224 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicIndividual Artists / General, Military / World War II, Subjects & Themes / Portraits, Subjects & Themes / Landscapes & Seascapes, American / General, Artists, Architects, Photographers, African
Publication Year2017
IllustratorYes
GenreArt, Biography & Autobiography, History
AuthorC. J. Cook
Book SeriesArtists of the South Pacific Ser.
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.9 in
Item Weight45.4 Oz
Item Length11 in
Item Width8.5 in
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Intended AudienceTrade
SynopsisDouble Gold Medal Winner: The Benjamin Franklin Awards for Best Biography and Best Cover The World War II US Marine-turned-painter who helped popularize South Pacific and Tiki art and later the plight of endangered species Raised in Central California, American artist Ralph Burke Tyree was the most prolific portrait artist of the South Pacific peoples of the twentieth century. After studying art at the California College of the Arts (Oakland), Tyree joined the Marines seven weeks after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. He soon shipped off to Samoa. There, Private Tyree was befriended by his Commanding General and became the Marine base's artist. His portrait career began with painting the officers and their loved ones. He began his post-military career by returning to the South Pacific to live in places such as Guam, Oahu, Maui, and the Big Island of Hawaii. He also traveled Palau, Fiji, Tahiti, Samoa, and the Solomon Islands over his thirty-year career. Most of his early works were sensual island wahines in island beach and jungle settings. He painted primarily with oil on board but also occasionally on canvas and with pastels. To add depth and texture to his work, mid-career Tyree switched to painting with oil on fine French silk and black velvet. This was in the midst of the 1960's Tiki revolution; many of his nude pieces were displayed in Tiki bars and restaurants. Tyree was likely the most prolific South Pacific and Tiki artist of the twentieth century. In the 1970s, Tyree began painting endangered species to call attention to their limited numbers. He died of a heart attack at age fifty-seven in 1979. Tyree was a dreamer who painted idealized women in idyllic South Pacific landscapes, the faces of wizened island men, and endangered species. His portraiture, whether of humans or animals, captured their quiet, gentle spirit., Double Gold Medal Winner: IBPA Book Award for Best Biography and Best Cover, 2018 The World War II US Marine who became an iconic artist of the Tiki aesthetic Raised in Central California, Ralph Burke Tyree was the most prolific portrait artist of the South Pacific peoples of the twentieth century. After studying art at the California College of the Arts in Oakland, Tyree joined the Marines seven weeks after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. He soon shipped off to Samoa. There, Private Tyree was befriended by his Commanding General and became the Marine base's artist, painting the officers and their loved ones. Thus began a thirty-year career as a professional artist. After the war, Tyree returned to the South Pacific to live in places such as Guam, Oahu, Maui, and the Big Island of Hawaii and traveling to Palau, Fiji, Tahiti, Samoa, and the Solomon Islands, painting sensual portraits and idyllic beach and jungle scenes on fine French silk and black velvet. During the Tiki revolution of the 1960s, Tyree's paintings were favored by Tiki bars and restaurants, making him one of the most famous South Pacific and Tiki artists of the twentieth century. Ralph Burke Tyree was a dreamer, whose idyllic paintings invite you into a balmy paradise. In full color, Tyree: Artist of the South Pacific chronicles his distinguished career, from US Marine to Tiki art icon and endangered species activist., Ralph Burke Tyree was an American artist who was the most prolific portrait artist of the South Pacific peoples of the 20th century. He was from central California and his art education took place in San Francisco. Seven weeks after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor he joined the Marines and was soon shipped off to Samoa. Private Tyree was befriended by his Commanding General and became the Marine-base artist. His portrait career began painting the officers and their loved ones, while corresponding with 10,000 word love letters to his girlfriend Margo back home in Turlock, California. After the war he began his professional career. He traveled back to the South Pacific to live for years in places such as Guam, Oahu, Maui, and the Big Island of Hawaii. Often from there he would travel to other island paradises: Palau, Fiji, Tahiti, Samoa, and the Solomon Islands over his thirty-year career. Most of his first works were sensual island wahines in island beach and jungle settings. He painted primarily with oil on board but also occasionally on canvas and with pastels. To add depth and texture, he switched in mid-career to painting with oil on fine, French silk, black velvet. This was in the midst of the 1960s' Tiki revolution and many of his nude pieces would be displayed in Tiki bars and restaurants. Tyree was likely the most prolific South Pacific and Tiki artist of the 20th century. In the 1970s, he started painting endangered animals to call attention to their limited numbers. He died suddenly of a heart attack at age fifty seven in 1979. In the 20th century after WWII, Ralph Burke Tyree led the transformation and appreciation of the South Pacific's serene beauty with his art. Furthermore, he was the premier artist in American iconic movement of the Tiki revolution which emanated from Hawaii and California. He likely painted thousands of different pieces, initially oils on board, mostly wahines, au naturale. Starting in 1960 he switched to oils on black velvet with the portraiture nudity, more demure or sometimes a silhouette in a jungle scene. Tyree was a dreamer who painted idealized women in idyllic South Pacific landscapes, the faces of wizened island men and later exotic animals. His portraiture, whether of humans or animals, captured their quiet, gentle spirit.
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- 28 Jun, 2017
Excellent bio - Beautiful paintings
Very complete telling of the artist's life story. Beautifully illustrated with large scale, high quality photos of his work. A first class production all around. Like the author, I had come across one of Burke's paintings and was curious to know more. Info on the web was almost non-existent, but luckily a search on eBay turned up this gem. Includes a little history on other velvet painters for context. Enriched by the stories and mementos shared by the artist's wife and children, it is a much needed monograph on this highly talented velvet painter.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 24 Jul, 2017
There will need to be a "Tyree 2"...
Lovely, informative book but as a person who owns Tryee works and has sold several more...this book missed some of the great ones. Even a cursory internet search of auction houses like "liveauctioneers" will give you a look at many of his works that changed hands over the years. Nevertheless, a solid showing that will hopefully have a follow-up by this well-researched author.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 05 Jul, 2017
Beautiful Imagery & A Compelling Bio - Ralph Burke Tyree
Tyree: Artist of the South Pacific by C.J. Cook - This book is a crowd pleaser. Beautifully written and stunning imagery. A fusion of great story telling of Ralph Burke Tyree's life and remarkable South Pacific inspired artwork. Great for both an avid reader and as a conversation starter coffee table book. A great buy in which I highly recommend.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 19 Aug, 2020
Wonderful book about Tyree
I was unfamiliar with Ralph Burke Tyree until I stumbled upon this book. It is well-written and gives insight into the man who would capture the spirit and soul of the subjects he would paint. His art is truely inspiring. I recommend this book because it tells the story of this artist through the portrayl of many of his works: from beautiful Polynesian women to endangered animal species.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 11 Jan, 2018
Compelling pictorial and history for Polynesian enthusiasts
A totally riveting compilation of Tyree's sultry Polynesian images and the history surrounding them. A great pleasure read and trip down memory lane for those who enjoy reminiscing about the 'tiki' period of 50's and 60's and the WW2 era in the Pacific, as seen through the eyes of this talented artist.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 21 Sep, 2021
The best
Every thing you want to know of Tyree he had a interesting life . Meet him in Lahaina Maui. A must have .Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
