Rick "Marlowe" Schneider

French Riviera, Original Painting

2023

Artist Comments
This diptych captures a French coastline from the romantic 1930s era. On the left panel, a stylish man holding a cane is seen with two women lounging in chairs, enjoying the ocean view. On the right, a pair of girls in swimsuits share a laugh under the warm sun. The vibrant backdrop features a collage of geometric patterns and blue tones, with bold text at the top. Artist Rick "Marlowe" Schneider created the piece using handmade papers, dye inks, and boards. Each panel measures 30 x 40 inches.

About the Artist
Artist Rick "Marlowe" Schneider creates mixed-media collages, combining the use of handmade paper with a raised dimensional technique. "This process produces distinct shadows which make the imagery jump off the canvas," says Rick. His work is a contemporary nod to 1930s and 1940s graphic design. By bringing together bold color combinations and patterns with quirky typefaces, Rick's work embodies the fun and elegant movie posters of Hollywood's Golden Age. Inspiration for his narratives comes from his father who was a pulp fiction writer. His loft studio in Leland, North Carolina, houses his archive of pulp magazines and stories from the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s. "My workspace is cluttered with canvases and handmade paper that I have imported from Thailand. It may be impossible to walk around but the atmosphere is perfect for creating."

Words that describe this painting: retro, shore, romance, beach, crowd, script, France, coast, pattern, diptych, swimsuit, shore, figure, figurative, vacation, holiday, people, fashion, vintage, mixed media artwork, yellow

French Riviera
Rick "Marlowe" Schneider
Handmade paper, dye ink, and board on stretched canvas
Natural linen edges
Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front
2023
40 in. h x 60 in. w x 2 in. d
10 lbs. 0 oz.