PAUL S. BROWN | Driftwood White Lake Cheese and Brie de Meaux
Oil on Canvas
30 x 35 cms / 11 ¾ x 13 ¾ inches
Signed P Brown (lower right)
Paul S Brown’s Brie de Meaux and Driftwood still life blends British and American influences with exquisite artistry. The creamy Brie de Meaux contrasts with the firmer Driftwood goat’s cheese from Somerset, wrapped in translucent paper painted with remarkable precision. A glass of Big Salt Oregon white wine, a nod to Brown’s American heritage, creates a crisp pairing that enhances the buttery richness of the cheese. Masterful reflections of light through glass and paper showcase Brown’s exceptional technique, elevating the art of still life painting.
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.
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, painting on linen canvas, preparing his own paints by hand, and carefully selecting pigments and oils to his precise requirements.
