Duane Brown

Ice, Oil Painting

2024

Artist Comments
A woman sits cross-legged, peering at the city through binoculars. The scene shows a strong sense of composition and color interplay, with contrasting hues and patterns that draw attention to the central figure. The piece nods to Grant Wood’s folk aesthetic and echoes Wes Anderson’s cinematic world, subtly referenced in the reflection of the binoculars.

About the Artist
Artist Duane Brown captures everyday life with a focus on intimate, often overlooked moments. Originally from Northern California and now based in New Mexico, Duane began as a photo-realist but found new energy in expressive painting after years of working as a caricature artist. “I found the freedom of improvisation in my brushstrokes to be a more rewarding way to express my vision,” shares Duane. His scenes often unfold instinctively, drawing references from live models, 3D software, personal photos, and even paused frames from old movies. Duane paints from a home studio, where he can easily respond to bursts of inspiration day or night. Outside of painting, he reads newspapers and periodicals aloud for the New Mexico Commission for the Blind—a role that adds unexpected meaning to the visual nature of his work.

Words that describe this painting: binoculars, ice machine, hotel, motel, ice, polka dot, reflection, figure, figurative, asteroid city, woman, people, pop, oil painting, blue

Ice
Duane Brown
Oil painting on stretched canvas
Finished black edges
Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front
2024
36 in. h x 36 in. w x 1.5 in. d
6 lbs. 0 oz.