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.
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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