Eugene Gregan

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Eugene Gregan (born 1937 in New Haven, Connecticut) is an American painter, graphic designer, and illustrator. He specializes in landscapes and Chinese-influenced painting. [1]

Gregan attended the Rhode Island School of Design (BFA degree) and Yale University (MFA degree). [2] [1] At Yale University, he studied under Norman Ives, and Josef Albers.

He has taught at Rhode Island School of Design, Yale University, Brown University, Parsons School of Design, Trinity College,[ citation needed ][ when? ] and the Naropa Institute. [1] At Naropa Institute he taught classes in Chinese brush painting. [2] His graphic and commercial design experience includes work with I.M. Pei, Herbert Matter on work including illustrations, corporate logos and album covers.[ citation needed ]

He lives in Napanoch, New York, [3] with his wife Beverly. [4]

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