PAUL S. BROWN | Tor & Little Lily, White Lake Cheese Goat's Cheese and Claret
Oil on Canvas
30 x 35 cms / 11 ¾ x 13 ¾ inches
Signed P Brown (lower right)
Paul S Brown’s still life painting pairs Tor and Little Lily, two artisanal Somerset goat’s cheeses, with a glass of Château Palmer No. 2 Claret. The ruby red wine harmonises with the cheeses' citrus sharpness, creating a sensory dialogue. Brown’s meticulous brushwork captures the textures of straw matting and the sheen of glass with exquisite realism. Part of Brown’s cheese and wine series, this composition invites the viewer to savour life’s simple pleasures, blending British artisanal heritage with timeless still life tradition.
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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