Art Tatin

Tea and Cookies, Oil Painting

2022

Artist Comments
A floral-patterned mug stands beside a gleaming metal teapot accompanied by a plate of buttery, sweet palmier cookies. The polished stainless steel reflects the sky with billowing clouds. This still life exudes abundance and happiness, inviting the viewer to indulge in an afternoon treat.

About the Artist
Artist Art Tatin creates realistic still-life compositions inspired by classical techniques and masters. After years of exploring surrealist and abstract styles earlier in his career, he discovered true artistic satisfaction and inspiration by returning to traditional painting methods. In pursuit of grace, he draws his reference material from his neighbor's flower bed, a bird's song, or a produce aisle. "In our hectic and stressful modern lives, when we often overlook beauty, I make it my goal to capture it," says Art. He emphasizes the importance of composition in his creative process, considering the relationships between objects, colors, and angles. While Art doesn't have a traditional studio, he separates workspaces to control dust and lint, which is crucial to keeping foreign particles away from his works. Beyond painting, he enjoys reading, watching movies, sitcoms, and tending to his home and backyard.

Words that describe this painting: tea, cookies, sweets, drink, snack, teapot, mug, palmier, reflection, still life, classical, cuisine, oil painting, black

Tea and Cookies
Art Tatin
Oil painting on canvas board
Varnished and Ready to frame
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front
2022
8 in. h x 10 in. w x .25 in. d
0 lbs. 5 oz.