August, Steve Wilson and Robert Patierno

 

 

Steve Wilson

Give a brief description of your upcoming show. And what might have inspired it.

This show consists of images that are all river related in some way, either an actual scene of the river or a piece of the river in the painting. I wanted to have this show have the river, sometimes being the focus and other times just a small part. Being along the river has so many inspiring and wonderful things to paint.

How have you expanded existing themes/ideas for which you are best known/or if this body of work is a great deviation from your norm, what inspired this new approach?

This work is a deviation only in theme of subject matter. I have used a few different techniques in this body of work. Dry brush has been used quite a bit. Along with layering of paint.

I also used some other mediums along with what are mostly watercolor.

Stylistically and/or technically, what do you hope collectors notice in your new work?

I want people to see that the contrast and the composition of the paintings. I always try to push the contrast. The dark versus light makes the painting “pop” and things that do not seem to be able to stand alone, once contrast is added make them more noticeable.

Add any additional info that might interest the viewer.

 I have enjoyed painting this series and I have many more images that I want to explore along and about the river. I am going to continue my river through at least the end of the year.

 

 

Robert Patierno

Give a brief description of your upcoming show. And what might have inspired it.

The watercolors are evolving from the Refrigerator Occupants series…that is anything on a tabletop… to images enhanced with line made by India ink and brush. They feel simpler in the spirit of POP ART. Many, if not all, show smaller themes, populated by adversaries. The relief prints are trying to be like the paintings, simplified and direct using black line to hold the image in place.

How have you expanded existing themes/ideas for which you are best known/or if this body of work is a great deviation from your norm, what inspired this new approach?

My work is always changing as I follow the Muse. I hope you can come to me for subtle surprises as time goes by. I am affected by personal events and physical surroundings and I fit these elements into the history of ideas I know.

Stylistically and/or technically, what do you hope collectors notice in your new work?

I am always honored and grateful to place my works in caring collections. My work is timeless I hope.”