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Richard Hawk Figurative Paintings

American, b. 1952

American painter Richard Hawk creates work with a coalescence of mediums. Oxidized copper merges with oil paint in a way that brings out the beauty of a decayed patina. The results are eloquent and powerful, with imagery that is open to interpretation. Hawk is inspired by the human body, duality, eternity and the natural processes of decay. Each piece begins with taking hundreds of photographs of a model or scene to thoroughly capture the form he will create on canvas. Occasionally, he will combine several photos into one finished painting, adding a visual sumptuousness to the art. 

Hawk was born in New York in 1952. His parents provided an enriching environment where he was encouraged to pursue academics. He began his career in advertising design and illustration, working on many commercial projects and film productions. Eventually, he shifted his practice to fine art and moved to California. 

Hawk’s work is in private and public collections worldwide. General Electric commissioned him to create a piece for its New York offices. Called Jet Engine Mandala, the painting has a metallic copper tone that emphasizes the mechanical components of a jet engine and its striking geometry. 

On 1stDibs, find a selection of Richard Hawk’s figurative paintings, abstract paintings and nude paintings.

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Artist: Richard Hawk
“Gatherer” Oil painting on Copper - Exotic Female Figure blue oxidized patina
“Gatherer” Oil painting on Copper - Exotic Female Figure blue oxidized patina

“Gatherer” Oil painting on Copper - Exotic Female Figure blue oxidized patina

By Richard Hawk

Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA

Richard Hawk calls his works of oil on copper a “co-creation with nature”. Hawk turned to the melding of copper oxidation and traditional oil painting in 2011. His works on canvas, p...

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2010s Contemporary Richard Hawk Figurative Paintings

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"RELEASE" - Oil painting on Copper   Female Nude abstract blue oxidized patina
"RELEASE" - Oil painting on Copper   Female Nude abstract blue oxidized patina

"RELEASE" - Oil painting on Copper Female Nude abstract blue oxidized patina

By Richard Hawk

Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA

Richard Hawk calls his works of oil on copper a “co-creation with nature”. Hawk turned to the melding of copper oxidation and traditional oil painting in 2011. His works on canvas, p...

Category

2010s Contemporary Richard Hawk Figurative Paintings

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Copper

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Richard Hawk figurative paintings for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Richard Hawk figurative paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Richard Hawk in copper, metal, oil paint and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the contemporary style. Not every interior allows for large Richard Hawk figurative paintings, so small editions measuring 36 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Bruno Surdo, Thomas Darsney, and Darren LeGallo. Richard Hawk figurative paintings prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $10,500 and tops out at $16,000, while the average work can sell for $12,500.