The Society of Creative Arts of Newtown (SCAN) will present Frank Bruckmann demonstrating a clothed figure in oil on Wednesday, March 25, at 1:30 pm, at Newtown Senior Center, 8 Simpson Street.

The demonstration is open to the public and admission is free.

Frank Bruckmann discovered painting in his 20s, while living in his native home state of New Jersey. Compelled by the seductive properties of oil paints, he began studying at DuCret School of Art, and then Art Students League in New York City. Early on, he knew he had embarked upon a lifelong career, as professors and art collectors encouraged him to continue his studies abroad, and so he spent nearly decade in Europe.

In Paris, Bruckmann studied at Ecole des Beaux Arts and Paris American Academy. Wanting to better understand the techniques of the Great Masters, he found himself in the Musee D’Orsay and the Louvre copying painters from Frans Hals to Cezanne.

Later in Madrid, Bruckmann copied at the Museo de Prado, reproducing painters like Velasques and El Greco.

For those years abroad, Bruckmann made his living as an artist, selling his local landscapes or museum reproductions, and from time to time modeling for figure classes. He participated in a number of group shows and one person exhibitions and then returned to the US. In 1990, Bruckmann was offered an art studio in South Norwalk, and discovered the very paintable CT shoreline.

Through art guilds and galleries, Bruckmann made connections and began showing his work in Connecticut and New Jersey and up further into New England.

Reservations are not required for SCAN programs, but additional information may be found at SCANart.org.