Stephen Hannock

Lady of Shalott, Autumn Afternoon (Mass MoCA #278-A)

2021

Lady of Shalott #2 (Mass MoCA #321), 2019 polished mixed media on canvas 14 1/4 x 11 1/4 in. (36.2 x 28.6 cm) framed: 27 x 23 x 1 3/4 in. (68.6 x 58.4...

acrylic on canvas

acrylic on canvas

48 x 66 in. acrylic on canvas

collage in customized antique frame

collage in customized antique frame

"Black Lotus" Mixed media Painting 43" x 31" inch by Emanuele Tozzoli Mixed media on canvas 43" x 31" inch 110 x 80 cm ABOUT THE ARTIST Born in Italy...

King Arthur - Mixed technique on canvas cm.110x75 signed Vighi.

Green Energy - Stefano Iannone Italia - Mixed technique on canvas mis. cm. 80x130, with modern woooden frame, mis. est. 95x145

"My recent work now becomes more involved with cloud cover and its effect on light and colour through both its translucent and opaque properties. Clouds are visible masses of water droplets or frozen ice crystals suspended in the atmosphere. They have the ability to refract and reflect, creating an ever changing perception of light which inspires my use of colour. I am constantly referring to the paradox of a cloud’s perceived weight and its fragility and the relationship between the cool and warm colours created by it. I have become increasingly interested in catching the moment when heavy overcast clears to reveal clear blue sky, a cool colour that complements the warmth it brings. While the most obvious manifestation of light refraction at this time would occur in the form of a rainbow, I will be concerned with accentuating the infinite, more subtle effects. I find myself inspired increasingly by the works of Turner, who created ephemeral atmospheric effects using large washes of liquid paint. Other influences include Henry Matisse, Francis Cadell...

Oil and gold leaf on canvas For centuries, artisans and artists have turned to gold leaf as a way to make their creations shimmer and shine. Also many contemporary artists continue ...

"My recent work now becomes more involved with cloud cover and its effect on light and colour through both its translucent and opaque properties. Clouds are visible masses of water droplets or frozen ice crystals suspended in the atmosphere. They have the ability to refract and reflect, creating an ever changing perception of light which inspires my use of colour. I am constantly referring to the paradox of a cloud’s perceived weight and its fragility and the relationship between the cool and warm colours created by it. I have become increasingly interested in catching the moment when heavy overcast clears to reveal clear blue sky, a cool colour that complements the warmth it brings. While the most obvious manifestation of light refraction at this time would occur in the form of a rainbow, I will be concerned with accentuating the infinite, more subtle effects. I find myself inspired increasingly by the works of Turner, who created ephemeral atmospheric effects using large washes of liquid paint. Other influences include Henry Matisse, Francis Cadell...