PAUL S. BROWN | Tight Lines
Signed 'P Brown' (lower right)
Oil on Canvas
44 x 44 cms / 17 ¼ x 17 ¼ inches
In Tight Lines, Paul S. Brown turns the angler’s toolkit into a quietly luminous still life. A well-worn rod and reel rest across a weathered jacket, their patina speaking of many days by the water. The flies, with their jewel-like feathers and delicate craftsmanship, bring flashes of colour and life to the composition, poised as if ready for the river. Brown’s precise brushwork lends weight to every texture, from the polished wood and the gleam of metal, to the softened folds of fabric, transforming humble objects into a celebration of patience, ritual and the enduring romance of the sport.
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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