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Artist Statement:
My latest paintings have been
a series of close ups of food
and candy - the candy of our
childhood, with all their
memories and associations.
Painting the beautiful way
light is reflected by the
foils and cellophane and
transmitted through the
translucent candy creates a
rich visual experience.
Some of the paintings are
simple, direct compositions.
Others become almost abstract
in their complexity. All, I
hope, help us see the
unexpected beauty in
everything around us.
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Further Information
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Artist Exhibitions:
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Commissions:
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Douglas Newton Biography:
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Age
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69
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| Gender |
Male
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| Status |
Married
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| Children |
2
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| Religion |
None |
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| Education |
Undergraduate Degree |
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| Hobbies / Interests |
Painting and drawing |
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| Favorite Artistic Medium |
Painting Oil
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| Favorite Arthistory Movement |
Contemporary Realism - (1965 - 1975)
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| Favorite Visual Artist |
John Singer Sargent
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| Favorite Work of Art |
not provided
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| Biggest Artistic Inspiration |
The Metropolitan Museum of Art |
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| Why Did You Become An Artist |
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| Your Personal Biography |
I have shown in many group shows in New York City in both commercial and public spaces. I also had a solo exhibitions at Lotus Gallery in Woodstock, NY and the Educational Testing Institute in Princeton, New Jersey. My work is in a number of private collections. I live and work in Brooklyn, New York.
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