Allan studied with two very fine artists, Richard F. Lack
and R H Ives Gammell.  The early years were spent working from 
nature and carefully studying the Masters which entailed copies
from original masterpieces.  The painting process became
more a search for finding a way of seeing nature than simply recording
nature.  Sorolla captured the sentiment best as he
states that through specific works he recognized a major
breakthrough happening over the course of his life's work on a couple 
occasions. 
I tend to agree with that perspective.   

ARB

 

                                   SOLO,  Charcoal on paper, 26 x 19"

                                  

                                 Portrait of a Gentleman,  24 x 20 inches



 

Emerald and Rose, by Allan Banks

(image courtesy Sotheby's auction house.)

Yellow Roses






Reverie
                           
                        
     
                                                                                  
     
      
       

Lillies of the field

'The Blue Silk Scarf'

Girl with Hollyhocks







Peonies