Edward Sokol born in 1945 began his formal art training at New York’s High School of Music and Art, and Hunter College, where he received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in painting. Upon graduation, Sokol taught elementary school while pursuing a career as a working artist. At the end of one year, and after only a few art shows, two New York art galleries offered to represent him. He then began working full time as an artist and his list of collectors began to grow. It has been said that, At the heart of Sokol’s paintings is the vision of a happy human being. He combines his rich, pure colors with a vivid, personal record of places and things; happy responses, to a world colored by his own delight in the visual experience. His work is highly recognizable, adding to the appeal for many collectors. Over 6 thousand of Sokol’s paintings, drawings, collages, sculptures and limited edition prints are in corporate, public, museums and private collections around the world. This acrylic on canvas painting dated 1979 is titled “Across the Brooklyn bridge #2″. It is a whimsical interpretation of the Brooklyn Bridge, the East River and the buroughs of Brooklyn and Manhattan. The painting highlights some easily recognizeable New York landmarks such as the “Gone but not forgotten “Twin Towers, the Chrysler and Empire State Buildings. The canvas measures 36 inches by 36 inches framed to a dimension of 38.5 inches by 38.5 inches. It is in very good to near perfect condition. The canvas is tight and intact without repairs. It has a newer two-tone silver and black wooden frame that is also in very good to near perfect condition. I have owned this painting for 25 years and it has been well cared for. It has hung out of direct sunlight, in a smoke free, pet free, temperature controlled environment. Signed Edward Sokol and dated 5/6/1979. Please refer to last photo for inscription. It is signed Edward Sokol Front lower right corner and again signed, dated and titled on the back. Edward Sokol’s Brooklyn Bridge and NYC series art is popular among collectors. This would make a great investment and complement a new or existing art collection. I have priced this painting below market value in hopes that it will become part of someone else’s collection for the next 25 years.