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Paul Norwood Art

American
“Communicating sensation through figuration has always been a central theme in my work. I never tire of the endless challenges and opportunities the human form presents. And by combining the figure with bold graphic elements, an invisible, layered reality emerges. Concentric circles echo the rippling of water and heighten the already charged world the figures inhabit. The aggressive handling of palette knife and paint mimic the fluidity and energy of the subject matter. I’m constantly striving to represent form with fewer strokes and a simpler palette, engaging the viewer to complete the piece in their own minds eye. I draw my inspiration from many different sources. The Bay Area figurative artists, the colorist approach of Fairfield Porter and the abstraction of Sonia Delaunay.” Paul Norwood grew up on the coast of Maine and decided early on that he’d rather paint the sea than fish from it. He went on to study fine art and graduate from Syracuse University with a BFA. His career as an art director and creative director has had a lasting influence on his work. He now paints full time at his studio in Mill Valley, California and on Martha’s Vineyard.
(Biography provided by Eisenhauer Gallery)
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Artist: Paul Norwood
“Climbing Clouds”, a heavy centered cloud trio painted hovering over water
By Paul Norwood
Located in Edgartown, MA
Paul Norwood paints the world around him, blurring the lines between representation and abstraction. His loose, gestural style and bold, thick brushwork suggest rather than define fo...
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2010s Paul Norwood Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

“Clearing”, a vivid impasto style acrylic painting depicting the clouds hovering
By Paul Norwood
Located in Edgartown, MA
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2010s Paul Norwood Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

“Summer Vibes”, a strong impasto figurative acrylic painting with kids in flight
By Paul Norwood
Located in Edgartown, MA
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2010s Abstract Paul Norwood Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

“Evening of Fireworks”, depicting light and color focusing on an exploding cloud
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Located in Edgartown, MA
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2010s Paul Norwood Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

“Morning Mist”, an abstract acrylic painting depicting the shore in impasto
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2010s Paul Norwood Art

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"Blue Horizon" impasto acrylic landscape painting of clouds over dunes and water
By Paul Norwood
Located in Edgartown, MA
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2010s Paul Norwood Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

"Dusk on the Pond" impasto style acrylic painting of clouds over beach and dunes
By Paul Norwood
Located in Edgartown, MA
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2010s Paul Norwood Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

"North Wind" impasto style acrylic painting of clouds over beach and dunes
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Located in Edgartown, MA
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2010s Paul Norwood Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

"Fresh Breeze" impasto acrylic painting of ocean, cliffs and blue sky, clouds
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Canvas, Acrylic

"On Three" impasto acrylic painting of 4 kids jumping into deep blue water
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Located in Edgartown, MA
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2010s Paul Norwood Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

"Great Rock" acrylic palette knife painting of kids jumping into blue water
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Located in Edgartown, MA
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2010s Paul Norwood Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

"Summer Kids" acrylic palette knife painting of kids in swimsuits jumping
By Paul Norwood
Located in Edgartown, MA
Paul Norwood paints the world around him, blurring the lines between representation and abstraction. His loose, gestural style and bold, thick brushwork suggest rather than define fo...
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2010s Paul Norwood Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

"Golden Hour" acrylic painting of a couple sitting on a beach with clouds behind
By Paul Norwood
Located in Edgartown, MA
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2010s Paul Norwood Art

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"Glistening Sea" Acrylic painting of yellow dunes against a blue sky.
By Paul Norwood
Located in Edgartown, MA
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2010s Paul Norwood Art

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Acrylic, Canvas

"Low Tide" abstract palette knife acrylic landscape of clouds over the shore
By Paul Norwood
Located in Edgartown, MA
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2010s Paul Norwood Art

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"Pond View" abstract acrylic landscape painting in shades of blue pond clouds
By Paul Norwood
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2010s Paul Norwood Art

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"Lambert's Cove Night Light" acrylic on canvas seascape painting
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“Communicating sensation through figuration has always been a central theme in my work. I never tire of the endless challenges and opportunities the human form presents. And by combi...
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2010s Paul Norwood Art

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