FAIRHOPE, Ala. ( WKRG ) — An impactful artist who captured the hearts of those in Fairhope died on Saturday.
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Fred Nall Hollis , a Southern American artist with an international following, owned a studio in Fairhope that showcased his original work. He was 76 years old when he died.
Although known by many in Fairhope, the Troy native was known around the world. He attended graduate school at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris where he was mentored by Salvador Dali.
Nall also bought Jean Dubuffet’s studio in Venice and had works displayed in Germany and Paris.
Back in Baldwin County, Nall had a portfolio of paintings, drawings, sculptures and even costume designs. Some of that work was showcased in the Grand Hotel in Point Clear. The hotel also created a suite named after him that includes a personal look at his paintings during a guest’s stay.
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