"The Suitors" Conceptual Realism
By Henry David Potwin
Located in Houston, TX
During the family vacations in 1965, he met artist Eric Gibberd who became his mentor for years to come.
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Oil
"The Suitors" Conceptual Realism
By Henry David Potwin
Located in Houston, TX
During the family vacations in 1965, he met artist Eric Gibberd who became his mentor for years to come.
Oil
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H 17.25 in W 14.25 in D 2 in
"Nested Heads" Surrealist Contemporary Painting
By Henry David Potwin
Located in Houston, TX
During the family vacations in 1965, he met artist Eric Gibberd who became his mentor for years to come.
Oil
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H 14.5 in W 13.63 in D 1 in
"Unexpected Landscape" Surrealist Figurative Landscape
By Henry David Potwin
Located in Houston, TX
During the family vacations in 1965, he met artist Eric Gibberd who became his mentor for years to come.
Oil
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H 11.75 in W 14.75 in D 1.5 in
"Component on Break" Surrealist Mechanical Figurative Painting
By Henry David Potwin
Located in Houston, TX
During the family vacations in 1965, he met artist Eric Gibberd who became his mentor for years to come.
Oil
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H 12.6 in W 22.84 in
Eric Waters Gibberd (1897-1972) - American School Oil, Montana Mountains
By Eric WATERS
Located in Corsham, GB
American School, oil on canvas. Signed and inscribed verso. Exhibited, Santa Fe, July 1957. Presented in a reeded gilt frame.
Oil
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H 13.75 in W 16.625 in D 1.5 in
"Twin Peeks" Contemporary Surrealist Abstract Landscape Painting
By Henry David Potwin
Located in Houston, TX
During the family vacations in 1965, he met artist Eric Gibberd who became his mentor for years to come.
Oil
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H 21.75 in W 15.75 in D 1.25 in
"Big Government" Contemporary Surrealist Painting
By Henry David Potwin
Located in Houston, TX
During the family vacations in 1965, he met artist Eric Gibberd who became his mentor for years to come.
Oil
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H 10 in W 8 in D 1 in
"Unzipped" Contemporary Pastel Blue Toned Risqué Surrealist Painting
By Henry David Potwin
Located in Houston, TX
During the family vacations in 1965, he met artist Eric Gibberd who became his mentor for years to come.
Canvas, Oil
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H 17.25 in W 21.25 in D 1.75 in
“Cliffside” Contemporary Impressionist Seaside Landscape Nature Painting
By Henry David Potwin
Located in Houston, TX
During the family vacations in 1965, he met artist Eric Gibberd who became his mentor for years to come.
Canvas, Oil
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H 28 in W 24 in D 0.88 in
"Batteries Not Included" Contemporary Surrealist Godzilla Inspired Cityscape
By Henry David Potwin
Located in Houston, TX
During the family vacations in 1965, he met artist Eric Gibberd who became his mentor for years to come.
Canvas, Oil
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H 22 in W 30 in D 0.88 in
"Incubus" Contemporary Blue and Yellow Toned Surrealist Landscape Painting
By Henry David Potwin
Located in Houston, TX
During the family vacations in 1965, he met artist Eric Gibberd who became his mentor for years to come.
Canvas, Oil
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H 10 in W 11 in D 0.88 in
"Cat Fish" Contemporary Pink Toned Surrealist Still Life Painting
By Henry David Potwin
Located in Houston, TX
During the family vacations in 1965, he met artist Eric Gibberd who became his mentor for years to come.
Canvas, Oil
"Meat Flowers" Conceptual Realism Surrealism
By Henry David Potwin
Located in Houston, TX
During the family vacations in 1965, he met artist Eric Gibberd who became his mentor for years to come.David attended the University of Houston Fine Arts program from 1969 to 1974.
Oil
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H 14.25 in W 15.25 in D 2 in
"Waters Edge" Contemporary Impressionist Influenced Landscape
By Henry David Potwin
Located in Houston, TX
During the family vacations in 1965, he met artist Eric Gibberd who became his mentor for years to come.
Oil
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H 15.5 in W 13.5 in D 1 in
"Public Finances" Contemporary Surrealist Painting
By Henry David Potwin
Located in Houston, TX
During the family vacations in 1965, he met artist Eric Gibberd who became his mentor for years to come.
Oil
"Seperation" Surrealist Figurative Painting
By Henry David Potwin
Located in Houston, TX
During the family vacations in 1965, he met artist Eric Gibberd who became his mentor for years to come.
Oil
"Selfie" Surrealist Figurative Painting
By Henry David Potwin
Located in Houston, TX
During the family vacations in 1965, he met artist Eric Gibberd who became his mentor for years to come.
Oil
"Blimp Jet" Contemporary Surrealist Painting
By Henry David Potwin
Located in Houston, TX
During the family vacations in 1965, he met artist Eric Gibberd who became his mentor for years to come.
Oil
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H 15 in W 18 in D 1.5 in
"Tortoise and Hare" Contemporary Surrealist Painting
By Henry David Potwin
Located in Houston, TX
During the family vacations in 1965, he met artist Eric Gibberd who became his mentor for years to come.
Oil
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H 15.5 in W 13.625 in D 1.5 in
"Goodbye Cowboy" Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Painting
By Henry David Potwin
Located in Houston, TX
During the family vacations in 1965, he met artist Eric Gibberd who became his mentor for years to come.
Oil
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H 14.75 in W 12.75 in D 1.5 in
"Dad!?" Contemporary Surrealist Robot and Skull Painting
By Henry David Potwin
Located in Houston, TX
During the family vacations in 1965, he met artist Eric Gibberd who became his mentor for years to come.
Oil
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H 12 in W 10 in D 1 in
"Enhanced" Contemporary Pastel Surrealist Biomechanical Portrait Painting
By Henry David Potwin
Located in Houston, TX
During the family vacations in 1965, he met artist Eric Gibberd who became his mentor for years to come.
Canvas, Oil
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H 9 in W 12 in D 1 in
"Skull Contemplating A Stone" Contemporary Pastel Surrealist Landscape Painting
By Henry David Potwin
Located in Houston, TX
During the family vacations in 1965, he met artist Eric Gibberd who became his mentor for years to come.
Canvas, Oil
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H 13 in W 12 in D 1 in
"Dolls" Contemporary Yellow Toned Surrealist Portrait Painting of a Young Girl
By Henry David Potwin
Located in Houston, TX
During the family vacations in 1965, he met artist Eric Gibberd who became his mentor for years to come.
Canvas, Oil
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H 14 in W 10 in D 1 in
"Mechanical Heart" Contemporary Green and Yellow Surrealist Portrait Painting
By Henry David Potwin
Located in Houston, TX
During the family vacations in 1965, he met artist Eric Gibberd who became his mentor for years to come.
Canvas, Oil
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H 12 in W 12 in D 1 in
"Still Life" Contemporary Phallic Interior Still Life of Apples and a Banana
By Henry David Potwin
Located in Houston, TX
During the family vacations in 1965, he met artist Eric Gibberd who became his mentor for years to come.
Canvas, Oil
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H 38 in W 32 in D 2 in
“Above The Land of Plenty” Colorful Contemporary Abstract Surrealist Painting
By Henry David Potwin
Located in Houston, TX
During the family vacations in 1965, he met artist Eric Gibberd who became his mentor for years to come.
Canvas, Oil
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H 24 in W 20 in D 1 in
"Underground Resistance" Contemporary Surrealist Painting of a Flying Boot
By Henry David Potwin
Located in Houston, TX
During the family vacations in 1965, he met artist Eric Gibberd who became his mentor for years to come.
Canvas, Oil
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H 32.75 in W 38.75 in D 2 in
"Legacy" Contemporary Surrealist Landscape Painting of an Industrial Dystopia
By Henry David Potwin
Located in Houston, TX
During the family vacations in 1965, he met artist Eric Gibberd who became his mentor for years to come.
Canvas, Oil
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H 25.75 in W 19.75 in D 2 in
"Sailing" Blue and Yellow Abstract Geometric Sculptural Painting of Sailboats
By Henry David Potwin
Located in Houston, TX
During the family vacations in 1965, he met artist Eric Gibberd who became his mentor for years to come.
Canvas, Wood, Mixed Media, Acrylic
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H 26.25 in W 20.25 in D 2.5 in
"Different Points of View" Colorful Abstract Geometric Mixed Media Painting
By Henry David Potwin
Located in Houston, TX
During the family vacations in 1965, he met artist Eric Gibberd who became his mentor for years to come.
Canvas, Acrylic
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H 22 in W 28.5 in D 1.5 in
"Above the Tree Line" Contemporary Pastel Naturalistic Landscape Painting
By Henry David Potwin
Located in Houston, TX
During the family vacations in 1965, he met artist Eric Gibberd who became his mentor for years to come.
Canvas, Oil
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H 14.75 in W 18.75 in D 1.13 in
"Bunny Bashing" Contemporary Pastel Surrealist Landscape Painting
By Henry David Potwin
Located in Houston, TX
During the family vacations in 1965, he met artist Eric Gibberd who became his mentor for years to come.
Canvas, Oil
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H 24.25 in W 30.25 in D 1.25 in
"Girls Night Out" Contemporary Surrealist Pastel Animal Nightlife Scene Painting
By Henry David Potwin
Located in Houston, TX
During the family vacations in 1965, he met artist Eric Gibberd who became his mentor for years to come.
Canvas, Oil
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H 15.5 in W 19.5 in D 1 in
"Frida Fish" Contemporary Surrealist Jewel Toned Tropical Ocean Life Painting
By Henry David Potwin
Located in Houston, TX
During the family vacations in 1965, he met artist Eric Gibberd who became his mentor for years to come.
Canvas, Oil
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H 32.13 in W 38.25 in D 0.75 in
"Riverside" Contemporary Pastel Naturalistic Impressionist Landscape Painting
By Henry David Potwin
Located in Houston, TX
During the family vacations in 1965, he met artist Eric Gibberd who became his mentor for years to come.
Canvas, Oil
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H 14 in W 16 in D 0.88 in
"Mare Nostrum (Our Sea)" Contemporary Pastel Surrealist Still Life Painting
By Henry David Potwin
Located in Houston, TX
During the family vacations in 1965, he met artist Eric Gibberd who became his mentor for years to come.
Canvas, Oil
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H 16.25 in W 14.75 in D 1.5 in
"Adrift" Contemporary Figurative Seascape Painting
By Henry David Potwin
Located in Houston, TX
During the family vacations in 1965, he met artist Eric Gibberd who became his mentor for years to come.
Oil
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H 15.75 in W 13.5 in D 1.5 in
"Component" Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Painting
By Henry David Potwin
Located in Houston, TX
During the family vacations in 1965, he met artist Eric Gibberd who became his mentor for years to come.
Oil
"SOS" Contemporary Surrealist Blue Tonal Painting
By Henry David Potwin
Located in Houston, TX
During the family vacations in 1965, he met artist Eric Gibberd who became his mentor for years to come.
Oil
"Handled" Contemporary Surrealist Painting
By Henry David Potwin
Located in Houston, TX
During the family vacations in 1965, he met artist Eric Gibberd who became his mentor for years to come.
Acrylic
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H 11.5 in W 13.5 in D 1.5 in
"Cosmic Joke" Contemporary Surrealist Painting
By Henry David Potwin
Located in Houston, TX
During the family vacations in 1965, he met artist Eric Gibberd who became his mentor for years to come.
Oil
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H 10.75 in W 14.75 in D 1.5 in
"Study Shooting Star" Surrealist Figurative Painting
By Henry David Potwin
Located in Houston, TX
During the family vacations in 1965, he met artist Eric Gibberd who became his mentor for years to come.
Oil
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H 15 in W 12.75 in D 1.5 in
"The Thinker" Surrealist Contemporary Painting Inspired by Auguste Rodin
By Henry David Potwin
Located in Houston, TX
During the family vacations in 1965, he met artist Eric Gibberd who became his mentor for years to come.
Oil
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H 18 in W 22 in D 2 in
"Guardian Angles" Contemporary Surrealist Aerial View
By Henry David Potwin
Located in Houston, TX
During the family vacations in 1965, he met artist Eric Gibberd who became his mentor for years to come.
Oil
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H 35 in W 41 in D 1 in
"Infernal Machine" Contemporary Surrealist Biomechanical Painting
By Henry David Potwin
Located in Houston, TX
During the family vacations in 1965, he met artist Eric Gibberd who became his mentor for years to come.
Canvas, Oil
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H 32 in W 26 in D 1 in
"Junkman" Pastel Contemporary Biomechanical Surrealist Desert Painting
By Henry David Potwin
Located in Houston, TX
During the family vacations in 1965, he met artist Eric Gibberd who became his mentor for years to come.
Canvas, Oil
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H 28.88 in W 20.75 in D 0.75 in
"Mine" Colorful Contemporary Surrealist Painting of Fighting Skelton Children
By Henry David Potwin
Located in Houston, TX
During the family vacations in 1965, he met artist Eric Gibberd who became his mentor for years to come.
Canvas, Oil
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H 16.25 in W 15.13 in D 1.75 in
"Spontaneous Combustion" Contemporary Surrealist Exploding Portrait Painting
By Henry David Potwin
Located in Houston, TX
During the family vacations in 1965, he met artist Eric Gibberd who became his mentor for years to come.
Canvas, Oil
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H 31 in W 37.25 in D 1.5 in
"Playground of the Past" Colorful Contemporary Surrealist Landscape Painting
By Henry David Potwin
Located in Houston, TX
During the family vacations in 1965, he met artist Eric Gibberd who became his mentor for years to come.
Canvas, Oil
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H 21.13 in W 25 in D 1.5 in
"Assortment (Jennifer's Covers)" Colorful Contemporary Surrealist Painting
By Henry David Potwin
Located in Houston, TX
During the family vacations in 1965, he met artist Eric Gibberd who became his mentor for years to come.
Canvas, Oil
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H 35.25 in W 41.25 in D 1.5 in
"Migration" Colorful Contemporary Surrealist City Landscape Painting
By Henry David Potwin
Located in Houston, TX
During the family vacations in 1965, he met artist Eric Gibberd who became his mentor for years to come.
Canvas, Oil
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H 10 in W 9 in D 1 in
"Family Drama" Colorful Contemporary Pink and Blue Figurative Abstract
By Henry David Potwin
Located in Houston, TX
During the family vacations in 1965, he met artist Eric Gibberd who became his mentor for years to come.
Canvas, Oil
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H 11 in W 8 in D 1 in
"Mr. Nixon" Contemporary Pastel Yellow and Purple Surrealist Portrait Painting
By Henry David Potwin
Located in Houston, TX
During the family vacations in 1965, he met artist Eric Gibberd who became his mentor for years to come.
Canvas, Oil
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H 16 in W 12 in D 1 in
"The Increasing Irrelevancy" Contemporary Pastel Surrealist Sci-Fi Painting
By Henry David Potwin
Located in Houston, TX
During the family vacations in 1965, he met artist Eric Gibberd who became his mentor for years to come.
Canvas, Oil
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H 14 in W 16 in D 1 in
"Fossil Fuel" Contemporary Pastel Surrealist Cityscape of Clowns Driving Cars
By Henry David Potwin
Located in Houston, TX
During the family vacations in 1965, he met artist Eric Gibberd who became his mentor for years to come.
Canvas, Oil
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H 42 in W 48 in D 1.25 in
“Shakedown” Soft Hued Contemporary Surrealistic Figurative Painting
By Henry David Potwin
Located in Houston, TX
During the family vacations in 1965, he met artist Eric Gibberd who became his mentor for years to come.
Canvas, Oil
Born in Dallas, Texas, Henry David Potwin is the oldest of three children. He first started to paint at the age of 8 years old. As a young boy, Potwin's family would summer vacation in Taos, New Mexico. During the family vacation in 1965, Potwin met artist Eric Gibberd, who became his mentor for years to come. Potwin attended the University of Houston fine arts program from 1969–74. He studied, alongside and under, a great group of artists, in a building called The Annex. Potwin's subjects range from landscapes, portraits, cityscapes to those that are personal to the artist, idiosyncratic, humorous and socially aware.
Painting is an art form that has spanned innumerable cultures, with artists using the medium to tell stories, explore and communicate ideas and express themselves. To bring abstract paintings, landscape paintings, still-life paintings and other original paintings into your home is to celebrate and share in the long tradition of this discipline.
When we look at paintings, particularly those that originated in the past, we learn about history, other cultures and countries of the world. Like every other work of art, paintings — whether they are contemporary creations or works that were made during the 19th century — can often help us clearly see and understand the world around us in a meaningful and interesting way.
Cave walls were the canvases for what were arguably the world’s first landscape paintings, which depict natural scenery through art. Portrait paintings and drawings, which, along with sculpture, were how someone’s appearance was recorded prior to the advent of photography, are at least as old as Ancient Egypt. In the Netherlands, landscapes were a major theme for painters as early as the 1500s. Later, artists in Greece, Rome and elsewhere created vast wall paintings to decorate stately homes, churches and tombs.
Today, creating a wall of art is a wonderful way to enhance your space, showcase beautiful pieces and tie an interior design together.
No matter your preference, whether you favor Post-Impressionist paintings, animal paintings, Surrealism, Pop art or another movement or specific period, arranging art on a blank wall allows you to evoke emotions in a room while also showing off your tastes and interests. A symmetrical wall arrangement may comprise a grid of four to six pieces or, for an odd number of works, a horizontal row. Asymmetrical arrangements, which may be small clusters of art or large, salon-style gallery walls, have a more collected and eclectic feel.
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