From G. Papassavas Online Gallery

Quotations from Articles on the Work of G. Papassavas

" . . . I have never seen character so simply or so forcefully stated" -- Gregory McDonald, Art Editor Boston Sunday Globe

"George Papassavas is a correct draftsman and observer . . . " -- Ras Gunos, Art Critic Momento Magazine

" . . . George Papassavas is a realistic artist and portrays affection for his subjects. He is not a newcomer nor unexpected in our artistic environment." -- Oscar Jimenez, Art Critic Universal Magazine

"George Papassavas has dedicated his life to his work as an artist" -- Alfredo Schael, Art Editor Universal Magazine

"G. Papassavas' art is about people. With a simple and direct sense of humanity he paints strong portaits of the people . . . They often look like photographs, carefully set up to document a particular moment, place, or act at the same time they are always treated with a personal painterly quality." -- Gerry Clow, Boston Globe

"G. Papassavas' art jumps with life and the people that dominate his oils and acrylics evoke a wealth of emotion beneath rough-hewn, chiseled visages. He is an important student of the human face . . . " -- Tom Tobin, Sun-Tattler of Hollywood, FL

The freedom with which Papassavas uses color to put man at the center of the universe indicates his Greek heritage." -- Ruth Koch, Sun-Tattler of Hollywood, FL

"His expressionistic technique of bold solid images of the human form reflects his artistic attitude." -- Angela Savko, News-Press Gulf Coasting

"In Papassavas' world hot-hued Samba dancers do an angular undulation across the canvas and a bright orange horse inspects the viewer with bemusement. Color is the lifeblood of his paintings." -- Deborrah Orazi, Sarasotas Herald-Tribune