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Paul Norwood Art

American
“Communicating sensation through figuration has always been a central theme in my work. I never tire of the endless challenges and opportunities the human form presents. And by combining the figure with bold graphic elements, an invisible, layered reality emerges. Concentric circles echo the rippling of water and heighten the already charged world the figures inhabit. The aggressive handling of palette knife and paint mimic the fluidity and energy of the subject matter. I’m constantly striving to represent form with fewer strokes and a simpler palette, engaging the viewer to complete the piece in their own minds eye. I draw my inspiration from many different sources. The Bay Area figurative artists, the colorist approach of Fairfield Porter and the abstraction of Sonia Delaunay.” Paul Norwood grew up on the coast of Maine and decided early on that he’d rather paint the sea than fish from it. He went on to study fine art and graduate from Syracuse University with a BFA. His career as an art director and creative director has had a lasting influence on his work. He now paints full time at his studio in Mill Valley, California and on Martha’s Vineyard.
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Artist: Paul Norwood
"Approaching Front" storm clouds begin to cast shadow on the oceanside
"Approaching Front" storm clouds begin to cast shadow on the oceanside

"Approaching Front" storm clouds begin to cast shadow on the oceanside

By Paul Norwood

Located in Edgartown, MA

Paul Norwood paints the world around him, blurring the lines between representation and abstraction. His loose, gestural style and bold, thick brushwork suggest rather than define fo...

Category

2010s Contemporary Paul Norwood Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

"Inkwell" Away to See, Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard, summer beach time, joy
"Inkwell" Away to See, Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard, summer beach time, joy

"Inkwell" Away to See, Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard, summer beach time, joy

By Paul Norwood

Located in Edgartown, MA

"Inkwell" is an acrylic painting which features beachgoers enjoying a summer day in Oak Bluffs. Inkwell beach is a famous beach especially in the African American community on Martha...

Category

2010s Contemporary Paul Norwood Art

Materials

Acrylic

"Morning Fog", blue, orange, grey, palette knife, landscape, seascape, cove
"Morning Fog", blue, orange, grey, palette knife, landscape, seascape, cove

"Morning Fog", blue, orange, grey, palette knife, landscape, seascape, cove

By Paul Norwood

Located in Edgartown, MA

Communicating sensation through figuration has always been a central theme in my work. I never tire of the endless challenges and opportunities the human form presents. And by combin...

Category

2010s Contemporary Paul Norwood Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

"Painted Sky" orange, blue, palette knife skyscape, sunset, light, ocean land
"Painted Sky" orange, blue, palette knife skyscape, sunset, light, ocean land

"Painted Sky" orange, blue, palette knife skyscape, sunset, light, ocean land

By Paul Norwood

Located in Edgartown, MA

Communicating sensation through figuration has always been a central theme in my work. I never tire of the endless challenges and opportunities the human form presents. And by combin...

Category

2010s Contemporary Paul Norwood Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

"Midas Clouds" Abstract landscape painting of gold clouds, blue water and hills
"Midas Clouds" Abstract landscape painting of gold clouds, blue water and hills

"Midas Clouds" Abstract landscape painting of gold clouds, blue water and hills

By Paul Norwood

Located in Edgartown, MA

Communicating sensation through figuration has always been a central theme in my work. I never tire of the endless challenges and opportunities the human form presents. And by combin...

Category

2010s Contemporary Paul Norwood Art

Materials

Acrylic, Canvas

"Painted Sky" Orange sun sets over the ocean, contrasted with blue sky, serene
"Painted Sky" Orange sun sets over the ocean, contrasted with blue sky, serene

"Painted Sky" Orange sun sets over the ocean, contrasted with blue sky, serene

By Paul Norwood

Located in Edgartown, MA

Paul Norwood paints the world around him, blurring the lines between representation and abstraction. His loose, gestural style and bold, thick brushwork suggest rather than define fo...

Category

2010s Contemporary Paul Norwood Art

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"Umbrella" Away To See Martha's Vineyard, beach scene, bathing, colorful, joy
"Umbrella" Away To See Martha's Vineyard, beach scene, bathing, colorful, joy

"Umbrella" Away To See Martha's Vineyard, beach scene, bathing, colorful, joy

By Paul Norwood

Located in Edgartown, MA

"Umbrella" is a figurative painting by Paul Norwood featured in the book "Away to See" Martha's Vineyard. It depicts a colorful and light hearted beach scene on the Massachusetts' is...

Category

2010s Contemporary Paul Norwood Art

Materials

Acrylic

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"Morning Mist" cool toned impasto painting of dunes by the ocean

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"Blue Morning" four people in swim suits jump off a bridge into the ocean below

By Paul Norwood

Located in Edgartown, MA

Paul Norwood paints the world around him, blurring the lines between representation and abstraction. His loose, gestural style and bold, thick brushwork suggest rather than define fo...

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"Over the Edge" side profile of four people jumping off a bridge into the water

"Over the Edge" side profile of four people jumping off a bridge into the water

By Paul Norwood

Located in Edgartown, MA

Paul Norwood paints the world around him, blurring the lines between representation and abstraction. His loose, gestural style and bold, thick brushwork suggest rather than define fo...

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2010s Paul Norwood Art

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"Who's Next?" impasto painting of kids jumping off the Jaws bridge into water

"Who's Next?" impasto painting of kids jumping off the Jaws bridge into water

By Paul Norwood

Located in Edgartown, MA

Paul Norwood paints the world around him, blurring the lines between representation and abstraction. His loose, gestural style and bold, thick brushwork suggest rather than define fo...

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2010s Paul Norwood Art

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"Sunset Shower" rain pours from the clouds into the sea below, a myriad of color

"Sunset Shower" rain pours from the clouds into the sea below, a myriad of color

By Paul Norwood

Located in Edgartown, MA

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2010s Contemporary Paul Norwood Art

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