Samuel PretoriusGeneral Store in Aguanga Baking in the Sun, Original Painting2022
2022
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Artist Samuel Pretorius displays a rustic general store in the California countryside on a Sunday afternoon. He depicts the charming rural view in broad representational strokes. Samuel draws focus to the weathered wooden paneling contrasting with the white painted siding and patio baking in the sun. The warm rays of light brighten the visual angles of the architecture and the bare tree towering in the background.
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Artist Samuel Pretorius' paintings evoke a quiet nostalgia. Each brushstroke suggests a shape, a landscape, or a subject—letting the memory of the viewer fill in the details. He invariably works with photographs, creating representations of actual locations he documents, and enjoys making bold brush movements that capture the essence of his subject in the fewest marks possible. "My paintings are best described as 'suggestionistic.' I aim to create fleeting images that you long to see again, a place that you will never forget, or one you yearn to visit," says Samuel. Originally from South Africa, he comes from a family of artists who encouraged him early to paint and draw. In primary school, his work was included in a national exhibition at the Pretoria Art Museum. While growing up, his art education came from exhibiting at local art galleries, participating in open markets and plein air painting events, and joining monthly exhibitions. Recently becoming a US citizen, Samuel decided to dedicate a portion of his study to his home studio to fulfill his passion for painting. This well-lit area, often supervised by his Siamese cat, allows him to paint any time of the day. Outside the creative industry, Samuel enjoys exploring the world's beauty and creating code as a software developer.
Words that describe this painting: architecure, building, rural, store, storefront, facade, shadow, sunlight, text, window, door, signage, shop, acrylicpaint, impressionism, architecture, impressionism, acrylic painting, white
General Store in Aguanga Baking in the Sun
Samuel Pretorius
Acrylic painting on stretched canvas
Finished white edges
Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front and back
2022
16 in. h x 20 in. w x 1.5 in. d
1 lbs. 8 oz.
- Creator:Samuel Pretorius
- Creation Year:2022
- Dimensions:Height: 16 in (40.64 cm)Width: 20 in (50.8 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
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- Condition:General Store in Aguanga Baking in the Sun. Samuel Pretorius. Acrylic painting on stretched canvas. Finished white edges. Ready to hang. One-of-a-kind. Signed on front and back.
- Gallery Location:San Francisco, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: 747081stDibs: LU922111031832
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