Stuart Bigley Still-life Paintings

Jean Grimal is a true 20th century discovery. This breathtaking piece is a gorgeous example of his mastery as an artist. He beautifully creates chiaroscuro in this painting. The way the light touches the edges of the Chinese bowl and the grapes is an example of his skill in representing light. Jean Grimal (1942-1998) was born in the town of Tulle, France in 1942. Jean’s family moved to Paris when he was 8 years of age. After receiving a classical French education with studies in Latin and Greek, Jean Grimal entered the University to receive his Baccalaureate. He then attended Claude Barnard School for three years, when he received his Art Degree.  Upon completion Grimal taught art for seven years.  As Grimal’s own interest in formal painting and art began to possess him, the artist’s destiny changed.  In 1967 Jean Grimal stepped aside from teaching and pursued a career in professional painting and working as an illustrator in advertising.  As an advertising illustrator, Grimal worked with Lise Goldfard for more than 25 years at Studio 44 where they collaborated with major and important accounts, such as: Air France, Christofle, Peugeot, Lacoste, to name a few. At the same time he began presenting his formal paintings to galleries in Paris and Cannes, France and in London and Windsor, England.  Much to his surprise, Grimal found that his paintings were sought after by major art galleries and collectors throughout Europe.  After a number of years of being an important and successful art illustrator for these major accounts, he found himself having to choose between the two.  Fortunately for collectors, he chose to dedicate his life to the classical style of painting.  Jean looked at the simplest things in life through a microscope, where he could take the simplest object and depict the age of the fruit or the leaf. Jean Grimal received great pleasure from his work and painted for over thirty years.  As his style matured and became ever more perfect Jean Grimal truly reached the pinnacle of his career.  The artist’s methods were particularly distinguished when measured against his peers.  Grimal’s painting skill was distinctive and exceptional. Jean Grimal was known for his realistic trompe l’oeil and still life paintings.  The artist would carefully arrange the objects to form a satisfying composition.  By painting every shadow, highlight, and reflection within each composition Grimal brought mundane subjects to life.  His tight rendering combined with his attention to light and detail allowed him to blur the lines between illusion and reality, truly making his works one of a kind.  Grimal’s trompe l’oeil paintings consist of intricate compositions of cards, envelopes, photographs, paper of different materials and weights, backs of canvases, images of other artists’ works, kitchen utensils, pistols, and more.  Grimal had a talent for mastering these illusions that deceive the eye in his trompe l’oeil paintings.    No matter what genre Grimal was painting, tight, unperceivable brushwork characterizes his work.  The artist painted every crease and crinkle, every shadow and highlight, every detail.  By doing so, he was able to capture each individual surface texture of the objects in his paintings.  Grimal was also fabulous at depicting light in his paintings- often contrasting strong lights with strong darks, creating chiaroscuro modeling.  His still life paintings are reminiscent of Dutch seventeenth century...

Profusion of Flowers Classical Still Life Dutch School, 19th century oil on canvas, unframed canvas : 32 x 21 inches provenance: private collection condition: very good and sound con...

"The Red Garden" is an abstract expressionist painting by Romina Milano where a dance of black gestures unfolds across colorful brushstrokes infused with raw emotion. Romina Milano...

This is the first part of a triptych. Inspired again by recycling, old frames, golf balls, and paper. The idea behind is to show the vulnerability of our "Mother Earth". Will be signed.

Signed lower right 'Jane Taylor' (British, 1925-2013) and painted circa 1965. Titled, verso, on Royal Society of Painters in Watercolors exhibition label: "Pottery Mug With Carnati...

Natalia Pankova (1965) - Sunflowers - Oil on canvas Oil measurements 50x50 cm. Frameless. This striking piece by Natalia Pankova, a renowned contemporary Russian painter, captures the energy and vitality of a sunflower bouquet in her signature expressionist style. Pankova uses a vibrant palette and dynamic brushstrokes, creating a powerful balance between structure and emotion. The artist draws clear inspiration from masters such as Vincent van Gogh, whose use of color and expressive approach to still life revolutionized the art world, and Paul Cézanne, celebrated for his structural and geometric treatment of still life. Additionally, echoes of Wassily Kandinsky's expressionism can be seen, particularly in the harmonious interplay of shapes and colors. The painting is not framed, offering the buyer the freedom to select a frame that best suits their personal style and space. Perfect for collectors or contemporary art enthusiasts looking for a vibrant and unique piece. An excellent addition to any collection! Natalia Yuryevna Pankova (Russian: Наталия Юрьевна Панкова, Gorky, June 28, 1965) is a Russian painter. Natalia Pankova was born in the city of Gorky in 1965. She finished her studies at the Gorky Art Institute and the Moscow External University of Humanities. Master in art criticism. Member of the Union of Artists of Russia. President of the Directorate of the Nizhny Novgorod Fund “Russian Art” Representative advisor of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia in the city of Nizhny Novgorod for cultural affairs. Natalia Pankova's paintings are in the collections of the Nizhny Novgorod State Art Museum The Museum of Fine Arts of the Republic of Mordovia “S.D. “Erzia” The Chuvash State Art Museum The National Museum of Fine Arts of Algeria Margaret Thatcher Alain Juppé Sergei Kiriyenko Boris Nemtsov Irina Jakamada Frits Philips Mstislav Rostropovich and Galina Vishnevskaya Yuri Bashmet Vladimir Spivakov Bank of Russia He has been exhibiting his work since 1988, during which time he has participated in more than 70 individual exhibitions of artists in Russia and abroad. Among which stand: 1989: Exhibition hall of the Association of Creators “Black...

Pocket Green Fig 4c is an original oil painting by Dani Humberstone as part of her Pocket painting series featuring small scale realistic oil paintings, with a nod to baroque still l...

Beautiful hand painted and silkscreen print of a "Creeping Charlie" house plant by Babette Joslyn Bauman Eddleston (American, 1922-1990). Titled and signed on bottom "Creeping Charlie; Babette Eddleston...

Lluís Mercader (Barcelona, ​​1898 - 1959) was a Spanish painter. Trained in Paris and Munich, he exhibited individually at the Dalmau Galleries in Barcelona (1925) and collectively ...

"Squared Tropical Garden I" is an abstract expressionist painting by Romina Milano where a dance of black gestures unfolds across colorful brushstrokes infused with raw emotion. Ro...

This contemporary surrealistic painting is by Toni Hamel. The Canadian artist’s imaginative artwork is rooted in storytelling that is often wrapped in humour to convey important mes...

Artist/ School: French School, indistinctly signed and dated. Title: The Gardeners Table, beautiful French Impressionist still life flower...