Pastry House, Original Painting
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Dwight SmithPastry House, Original Painting2021
2021
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Artist Comments
A modern-themed still life watercolor by artist Dwight Smith painted in the realist tradition. "I deliberately juxtaposed rough organic twigs with the soft pastel colors of the doughnut," says Dwight. "Besides the fact that I love painting clothespins, it indicates purpose and intention. The pastry house isn't random in location. As always, the nest is of very spiritual significance for me."
About the Artist
Dwight Smith depicts commonplace objects with a sense of playfulness and humor. His watercolor still life paintings appear conventional in their soft colors and composed compositions, but upon further observation the juxtaposition of unrelated items make for delightfully surprising combinations and comparisons. This transformation of the everyday, and strong graphic style, lend the work a pop feel. However, pop art is generally cool and ironic. Instead, there is a familiar and comforting sense of kitsch and Americana in Dwight’s subjects. In a similar fashion to the work of American artist Wayne Thiebaud, Dwight paints food and sweets of the American appetite. Doughnuts, hotdogs, and lollipops are captured in all of their potent delight. He plays with scale and composition to bring out a sense of the absurd, but ultimately his goal is to make the viewer smile.
Words that describe this painting: watercolor, still life, realism, food, cuisine, nest, doughnut, pastry, minimal, paper, conceptual, symbolism, still life, cuisine, realism, watercolor painting, white
Pastry House
Dwight Smith
Watercolor painting on paper
Ready to frame
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front
2021
22 in. h x 15 in. w
0 lbs. 3 oz.
- Creator:
- Creation Year:2021
- Dimensions:Height: 22 in (55.88 cm)Width: 15 in (38.1 cm)Depth: 0.1 in (2.54 mm)
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- Condition:Pastry House. Dwight Smith. Watercolor painting on paper. Ready to frame. One-of-a-kind. Signed on front.
- Gallery Location:San Francisco, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: 725411stDibs: LU92219102462
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Dwight Smith depicts commonplace objects with a sense of playfulness and humor. His watercolor still life paintings appear conventional in their soft colors and composed compositions, but upon further observation the juxtaposition of unrelated items make for delightfully surprising combinations and comparisons. This transformation of the everyday, and strong graphic style, lend the work a pop feel. However, pop art is generally cool and ironic. Instead, there is a familiar and comforting sense of kitsch and Americana in Dwight’s subjects. In a similar fashion to the work of American artist Wayne Thiebaud, Dwight paints food and sweets of the American appetite. Doughnuts, hotdogs, and lollipops are captured in all of their potent delight. He plays with scale and composition to bring out a sense of the absurd, but ultimately his goal is to make the viewer smile.Words that describe this painting: watercolor, realism, still life, culinary, apple, apple cider...
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