Duane Brown

STOP, Oil Painting

2024

Artist Comments
A woman holding an umbrella crosses a street, pausing at a stop sign. The scene adds a touch of whimsy to the everyday, blending perspective and attitude in a playful rain dance. The bold, almost graphic use of color nods to contemporary minimalism and Pop Art influences. Meanwhile, the detailed rendering of the figure introduces a studied tension, more deliberate than spontaneous.

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: umbrella, stripes, rain, wind, stop, stop sign, aerial, perspective, road, street, woman, figure, figurative, people, pop, oil painting, grey

STOP
Duane Brown
Oil painting on stretched canvas
Finished edges
Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front
2024
30 in. h x 40 in. w x 1.5 in. d
7 lbs. 0 oz.