John Harris
"Curler, " Realistic Coastal Oil Painting
2022

About the Item

This original coastal oil painting on linen by John Harris captures a highly detailed view of rolling ocean waves crashing near a shoreline under a clear blue sky. The piece features a mix of cool blue and sea green tones, highlighted by the white mist and foam of the ocean coast. The painting is made on gallery wrapped canvas which is framed in a neutral wood floater frame. Signed by the artist in the lower right-hand corner of the painting and is wired and ready to hang. Of his work, Connecticut-based artist, John Harris says, "I isolate and exaggerate forms, colors and sequences found in nature. My large scale, realist paintings take one to two months to complete, as I meticulously works to recreate various environmental complexities from photographs, memory and artistic expression. The process begins with mapping out large shapes of color on canvas, and then details are added. When the paint dries, more paint and glazes are added. The repetition of this careful glazing technique results in the dramatization of translucent layers - a visual effect that is conceptually harmonious with its subject: water. I am most interested in exploring water’s physical properties - reflection, turbidity, rhythm, pattern, that make up its unique viewing experience. I address these issues by isolating a moment in time in various bodies of water: oceans and rivers. The result is a series of peaceful, hypnotic and turbulent paintings." About Sorelle Gallery: Sorelle Gallery is a woman-owned fine art gallery and art advisory firm located in Westport, Connecticut. Representing nearly fifty artists, Sorelle carries a wide variety of art styles from modern abstract to impressionistic landscapes, and more. Sorelle's mission is to not only support the emerging and established artists they represent, but to help clients curate their own spaces, invest confidently, and buy what they love.

Creator:

John Harris

Creation Year:

2022

Dimensions:

Height: 31.25 in (79.38 cm)Width: 45.25 in (114.94 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)

Medium:

Linen,Oil

Movement & Style:

Realist

Period:

2010-