Tag: Wayne Wolfson

Lina

Watercolor & Paper 5.5×8.5

I found different aspects of Lina’s personality all showing at the same time upon her face. It allowed for an organically occurring sense of playfulness & beauty. Everything about her is natural without ever any sense of intentionally trying to make something happen visually/aesthetically. The best portraits offer up something that is real even if only for the moment caught in the work, with this piece I find it a success.

The dimensions of the piece I chose as a way to allow art to be enjoyed by someone who does not necessarily have a large living/working space. The modest size also allows for easy moving from one spot to another. As much as some of my favorite paintings are large, it can be a worrying commitment to someone just starting their collection or developing their aesthetic taste. My smaller pieces allow for an easier cohabitation than might occur with a large scale work.

 

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by Wayne Wolfson

Scarf

watercolor & Paper 5.5×8.5

I want a voice but never only a style. To prevent myself from ever lapsing into mere mannerism and foster my desire for always evolving I mix things up.

There is nothing wrong with having preferred equipment and a place to work but unless one plans on never leaving home/studio it can stymie being able to work or do work as powerful as when utilizing the ideal.

To side step the issue every few days I use different type of pencil, from the best to junk and same with paper.

With painting I change the size and type of paper from piece to piece.

With this piece I wanted emotion without allowing a face to convey it and on smaller paper. scarf

by Wayne Wolfson

Two Drawings

I draw every day, regardless of where in the world I am. My ever present companion is my pocket sketchpad. Even after finishing a painting, that night I will still spend an hour or so drawing.

I will do fully realized pieces but also sometimes fill pages with endless sketches of lips, breasts, eyes and especially hands.

“Woodshedding” it is akin to musicians practicing scales. Some pieces from my pocket pads are fully realized and have been sold, while others are just results of a night’s or cafe visits woodshedding. Both feel equally pleasurable & important to me.

 

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by Wayne Wolfson

Strange Pastry

watercolor & Multi Media Paper 9×12

 

For me, the most important aspect of any work is emotion. More than technique, this is the lasting gift one can give to their audience. Honesty is often the best facilitator of emotion and when honesty is present the piece will always be beautiful regardless of image.

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by Wayne Wolfson

Cosi Ervamo Noi

Watercolor & paper 5.5×8.5

 

Watercolor is my preferred medium for the ability to convey delicacy & density at the same time. This is especially true when doing portraiture. With all my portraits I try to capture an aspect of the subjects personality not just in the moment but in general.

The dimensions of the piece I chose as a way to allow art to be enjoyed by someone who does not necessarily have a large living/working space. The modest size also allows for easy moving from one spot to another. As much as some of my favorite paintings are large, it can be a worrying commitment to someone just starting their collection or developing their aesthetic taste. My smaller pieces allow for an easier cohabitation than might occur with a large scale work.cosiervamonoi

by Wayne Wolfson

Tete de Poisson

20160628_151202Watercolor  Cotton paper 9×12

Walking the fish market w/Louise as they set up. A man originally from Sicily takes a clever to a large tuna. With the first Cleve, blood spurts onto the apron in the shape of one perfect red flower, it is as it has always been. It shows that like his ancestors he knows what he is doing and also a portent of good luck, well, for somebody.

 

 

“Will you buy me a flower?”

“I need some coffee.”

“Not there, my cousin owns that place.”

In one day and a three hour train ride it would be as if I were in a different country.

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by Wayne Wolfson

Blue Hour

 

Watercolor & Mixed Media Paper. 9×12 For Marinabluehour

Not my preferred paper for painting but if I can get desired effects w/it then it is “easier” when using ideal French Cotton Paper. I always enjoy challenging myself as to avoid lapsing into mere mannerism.

Left Bank, Paris-France.

by Wayne Wolfson

Troubled Scarf

Watercolor & cotton paper 10x 14

troubledscarfPortrayed honestly, even the every day can be beautiful. An artist who truly is what he/she does creates their own lexicon. Not all symbols & words of this secret alphabet are exotic. Most of them are comprised of what one encounters on a daily basis, from a coffee cup to the clothes hanging on hooks off the back of the door.

by Wayne Wolfson