Figurative art aging, seniors, older people, old bodies
Statement My practice is inspired by the human form. The way time marks our bodies and my evolving emotions concerning this are what drive the direction of it. I’ve been meditating for some time now on change and loss. Pieces consist of fragmented parts, a metaphor for lack of power and control and, symbolic of …
Constance McBride, figurative clay, powdered graphite burnish Read More »
Within my art practice, I draw upon two primary influences: my mother’s Cuban family and their cultural and personal legacies, and the meticulous draftsmanship that constitutes my technical fulcrum. I primarily work in the anachronistic medium of silverpoint, drawing with a piece of silver or gold in a stylus to create delicate works that require …
Lauren Amalia Redding, figurative metalpoint, silverpoint Read More »
This last year has been a tough one. My mom, had a short fight with cancer and passed peacefully in her sleep in August. She lived a long and active life, and was in fact driving, exercising and enjoying friends at this time last year. My mom was an enigma to me on so many …
Raw, poignant and profoundly honest, David Jon Kassan’s work aesthetically captures humanity in its true form. As an artist, Kassan acts as an empathetic intermediary between the subject he portrays and the viewer. More than simply replicating his subjects Kassan seeks to understand them. He seeks to capture the essence of those he paints, imbuing …
Artist – Portrait Painter – Print Maker Having studied Fine Art & Ceramics at Kingston University, I am now a London based artist, my work is mainly figurative, as I have always had a strong fascination & interest in the study of people, and for many years I have focused on exploring the challenges of …
Janice Wahnich, bold portraits paintings & linocuts Read More »
I turned 60 last September and have been struggling with the whole aging process. My latest work is an exploration of the psyche of women as they age. I have always been fascinated by the confidence some women portray with their imperfect faces and bodies while others pump up, fill up or cut up their …
Becky Gottsegen, wonderful figurative ceramic sculpture Read More »
Canadian born, Maria Saracino began her career as a commercial artist. She discovered polymer clay in the mid 1990’s and has sculpted her way into an awarding winning career in figurative sculpture. Her style is both realistic and whimsical. Through her masterful use of polymer, resins and textiles, she is able to capture candid snapshots …
Maria Saracino, figurative sculpture, character art dolls Read More »
It took 40 years for me to finally sink my hands into clay, despite a lifetime fascination and intense interest in figurative sculpture. Throughout childhood, I pursued many different types of artistic expression from visual arts to music, and studied anatomy with an interest in one day becoming a surgeon. Upon completion of college, I …
