If he'd never produced a single, and technically remarkable work of art, Campbell Frost would have been recognized–by his students and admirers–as an individual with the capacity to touch the soul.
Campbell Frost's first published work, a pencil sketch, appeared in the nationally-syndicated Ripley's Believe it or Not daily newspaper feature in the 1950s, an honor previously bestowed upon "Peanuts" cartoonist Charles M. Schulz. Since completing his service in the US Army in the 1960s and obtaining a degree in Fine Art from The University of Tennessee, Campbell has worked as a full-time artist and art instructor, having personally taught an estimated 20,000 people to paint, with individual class sizes usually limited to 10 students or fewer. These teaching sessions have taken place in environments ranging from high school and college classrooms, to a maximum security prison, to the back on an enclosed arts and crafts truck–the latter reaching traditionally underserved communities.
Today, many of Campbell Frost's exceptional paintings are licensed internationally, and appear on products ranging from digital jigsaw puzzles to commercial quilting fabric. His work has been hailed by art critics, recognized in numerous juried art shows, and displayed by regional arts centers (who regularly seek Campbell's popular prints as part of their fund-raising efforts). His work has also been featured in upscale galleries throughout the Southeastern United States.
On February 27, 2024, The South Carolina Arts Commission officially announced that it was bestowing upon Campbell Frost it's highest honor, The Governor's Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Arts. The award was presented both in recognition of Campbell's dedication to sharing art with others and the quality of his own artistic work. In deciding to bestow this honor upon him, the Commission's selection committee weighed Campbell's impact on the lives of those who have had the pleasure of enjoying not just his art, but his personal influence. More than a few letters of support were provided by seniors who, because of Campbell's tutelage, claimed to have regained a literal reason for living; others, from those who celebrated his capacity to instill a love of beauty and artistic inspiration in the very young.
Beginning June 4, 2025, The Orangeburg (SC) Regional Arts Center will feature a retrospective display of Campbell's art in its Lusty Gallery; the exhibit will last until August 29. Also in 2025, we hope to offer video lessons (if we can get him to sit still long enough) of Campbell's coveted brush and color mixing techniques to the general public for the first time. See our news page for updates, and subscribe to our newsletter through our CONTACT page.
Now in his eighth decade, Campbell has finally decided to release some of his personal favorite ORIGINAL paintings to collectors. This sale represents the first time most of them have been seen by the public.
Campbell Frost's first published work, a pencil sketch, appeared in the nationally-syndicated Ripley's Believe it or Not daily newspaper feature in the 1950s, an honor previously bestowed upon "Peanuts" cartoonist Charles M. Schulz. Since completing his service in the US Army in the 1960s and obtaining a degree in Fine Art from The University of Tennessee, Campbell has worked as a full-time artist and art instructor, having personally taught an estimated 20,000 people to paint, with individual class sizes usually limited to 10 students or fewer. These teaching sessions have taken place in environments ranging from high school and college classrooms, to a maximum security prison, to the back on an enclosed arts and crafts truck–the latter reaching traditionally underserved communities.
Today, many of Campbell Frost's exceptional paintings are licensed internationally, and appear on products ranging from digital jigsaw puzzles to commercial quilting fabric. His work has been hailed by art critics, recognized in numerous juried art shows, and displayed by regional arts centers (who regularly seek Campbell's popular prints as part of their fund-raising efforts). His work has also been featured in upscale galleries throughout the Southeastern United States.
On February 27, 2024, The South Carolina Arts Commission officially announced that it was bestowing upon Campbell Frost it's highest honor, The Governor's Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Arts. The award was presented both in recognition of Campbell's dedication to sharing art with others and the quality of his own artistic work. In deciding to bestow this honor upon him, the Commission's selection committee weighed Campbell's impact on the lives of those who have had the pleasure of enjoying not just his art, but his personal influence. More than a few letters of support were provided by seniors who, because of Campbell's tutelage, claimed to have regained a literal reason for living; others, from those who celebrated his capacity to instill a love of beauty and artistic inspiration in the very young.
Beginning June 4, 2025, The Orangeburg (SC) Regional Arts Center will feature a retrospective display of Campbell's art in its Lusty Gallery; the exhibit will last until August 29. Also in 2025, we hope to offer video lessons (if we can get him to sit still long enough) of Campbell's coveted brush and color mixing techniques to the general public for the first time. See our news page for updates, and subscribe to our newsletter through our CONTACT page.
Now in his eighth decade, Campbell has finally decided to release some of his personal favorite ORIGINAL paintings to collectors. This sale represents the first time most of them have been seen by the public.
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