About Greg Brown
Lived 1951 – 2014 (aged 62). Greg Brown was an American painter.
Gregory Douglas Brown (October 23, 1951 – August 29, 2014) was an American painter. He lived in Palo Alto, California, and best known for his trompe-l'œil murals in the San Francisco Bay area.
Biography
He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, but was still a child when he moved to Palo Alto, California. At age 13, he became a pupil of artist Roberto Lupetti. He attended Palo Alto High School, and graduated in 1969. The first Palo Alto mural by Brown was created in 1975. The trompe-l'œil murals "Palo Alto Pedestrian Series" located in downtown Palo Alto feature imagery such as aliens, burglars, animals, and normal people.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Greg Brown?
painter and native of Palo Alto, California (1951-2014)
When was Greg Brown born?
Greg Brown was born on 23 October 1951.
When did Greg Brown die?
Greg Brown died on 29 August 2014.
What was Greg Brown's occupation?
Greg Brown was a painter.
What nationality was Greg Brown?
Greg Brown was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Greg Brown (painter)
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