PAUL S. BROWN | Cropwell Bishop Creamery Stilton, Nottinghamshire and Port
Oil on Canvas
40 x 45 cms / 15 ¾ x 17 ¾ inches
Signed P Brown (lower right)
Paul S Brown’s still life captures the classic pairing of Cropwell Bishop Stilton and Taylor’s Port, a timeless British tradition. The blue veins of the Stilton contrast with the deep ruby tones of the port, echoed in the ripe grapes and plums. The warm palette evokes indulgence, while Brown’s masterful reflections on the glass decanter showcase his skill. Part of the artist’s cheese and wine series, this painting invites the viewer to savour the harmony of fine wine, artisanal cheese, and life’s simple pleasures.
This exquisite series by Paul S. Brown is a feast in every sense - an indulgence not only of flavour, but of sight, atmosphere and storytelling. Inspired by the luxurious pairings of fine cheese and wine, The Connoisseur’s Collection is a celebration of taste and craftsmanship, elevated by Paul’s exceptional still life compositions.A true Classical Realist, Paul’s focus is on universal beauty. He upholds rigorous standards in pursuit of this, working from life, emulating the techniques and materials of the old masters. This devotion to craftsmanship is evident throughout his paintings, from the soft skin of a peach to the soft gleam of pewter and the delicate transparency of a wine glass.Each painting offers a moment of quiet opulence: the crumble of cave-aged cheddar, the ooze of Brie de Meaux, the golden glow of Vin Santo. These are everyday indulgences elevated into visual theatre. Like a carefully structured tasting menu, the series builds in tone and complexity, from rustic restraint to rich chiaroscuro. Subtle motifs, a cheese wire reappearing and fruits echoed across canvases, bind the sequence into a harmonious whole, inviting the viewer to savour each work as one might a fine course: slowly, and with delight.
