Benjamin ThomasMe and My Shadow, Original Painting2018
2018
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Artist Comments
Artist Benjamin Thomas paints an impressionist view of a man walking his dog, casting shadows on the pavement. The pup dons a red winter coat as he treads the snowy path, happy to get home and warm. Bright sunlight defines the figurative silhouettes. Benjamin remembers singing the famous Sinatra song as he painted the piece he eventually named after.
About the Artist
Benjamin Thomas has been painting since the late seventies, however for most of this time he was not exhibiting his work. About twelve years ago, Benjamin and his wife were at a gallery show for a friend and as they were leaving Ben’s wife, aka “The Muse,†told him to go back in. “Your work is as good as that--maybe even better,†she said. That night, Benjamin obeyed The Muse (lucky for us!). The impressionistic sweeps of sky and cloud in Benjamin’s paintings capture more than just an atmospheric quality, but also a heavenly interpretation of the landscape. There is a classical, mature style to the paintings, reminiscent of J.M.W. Turner. Benjamin is often inspired while bicycling, walking or motorcycling, taking in the scenery of Pittsburgh, PA. He takes photos of the scene and then works out the concept back in his studio. The large scale of the work matches the impression and mood that each scene conveys, and the light and shadow are carefully balanced to capture something mercurial and nostalgic. The work feels very measured and contemplated, but also full of passion, as if each piece is in pursuit of the joy of painting and the representation of natural beauty.
Words that describe this painting: impressionism, figure, figurative, sunlight, shadow, silhouette, dog, animal, acrylicpaint, people, impressionism, animals, people, acrylic painting, grey
Me and My Shadow
Benjamin Thomas
Acrylic painting on stretched canvas
Finished black edges
Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front and back
2018
34 in. h x 55 in. w x 1.5 in. d
7 lbs. 5 oz.
- Creator:Benjamin Thomas
- Creation Year:2018
- Dimensions:Height: 34 in (86.36 cm)Width: 55 in (139.7 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
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- Condition:Me and My Shadow. Benjamin Thomas. Acrylic painting on stretched canvas. Finished black edges. Ready to hang. One-of-a-kind. Signed on front and back.
- Gallery Location:San Francisco, CA
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- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Medford, MA
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