PAUL S. BROWN | Noble Volute
Signed 'P Brown' (lower right)
Dated 'MMXXV' (lower left)Oil on Canvas
20 x 20 cms / 7¾ x 7¾ inches
Noble Volute is a poised study, its very name drawn from the elegant spiral form of this marine shell—volute from the Latin for “scroll,” and noble for its particularly striking beauty. Set against a pale cream ground, the shell rises with sculptural grace, its form catching the light as though lit softly from within. A warm orange glows, lending the piece a lantern-like warmth. Across the crown, gentle browns settle into the ridges, giving weight and texture to its sweeping curves. Along its outer edges, whispers of grey and lilac drift into view, subtle as sea-mist, softening the shell’s grandeur without diminishing it.
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.
Paul was apprenticed to D. Jeffrey Mims, before honing his talents at the Cecil-Graves Studio in Florence, where his talent as an exquisite draftsman was instantly recognised. Paul went on to teach at the prestigious Florence Academy of Art, renowned for its commitment to the academic tradition.
Paul’s keen passion for nature is felt throughout his work and the influence of his upbringing, a Huckleberry Finn childhood spent roaming the outdoors in North Carolina and studying the world around him, can be seen in every brushstroke. His perfectly composed works are rich with atmosphere and detail.
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