An He is a Chinese artist born in 1957 in Guangzhou. He arrived in the United States in 1985, settling in New York before making San Francisco his permanent home in 1988. Specialising in figurative painting, he is known for his romantic paintings of women. More here. (Click on any image to enlarge.) Which is … Continue reading The Romantic Paintings of An He
"Creative process is an intellectual, philosophical, and spiritual endeavor that I am absolutely in love with. Without depicting life literally, I seek a poetic interpretation of a moment involving the human figure in its infinite variety of gesture and action. " -- Andre Kohn, Russian-born artist currently residing in America. (Click on any image to … Continue reading The Figurative Paintings of Andre Kohn
Michael Carson is a 40 year-old American figurative painter. His figures often appear in intimate settings. Their faces tell many stories. 'I like the fact that the face can be such a subtle subject and one brush stroke can be the difference in the feel of the entire piece.' - Michael Carson. I am in … Continue reading The Figurative Paintings of Michael Carson
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