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9" x 12" acrylic on canvas panel. Dug out some old acrylic paints and did this quick one with much of the paint straight out of the tube. Not much attention to any color mixing.

An abstract interpretation of a thunderstorm above the TX plains.

Original : 10,800 x 18,000 px

Digital painting

Vendo matte painting visualizzabili su www.flickr.com/photos/polimaurizio/,

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The matte painting (which can be translated with painting backgrounds) is a technique used mainly in film used to allow the representation of landscapes or places otherwise too costly or impossible to reconstruct or reach directly.

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Photo Expressionism, ICM, Olympus E-P2, pinhole lens, 2013

Digital PhotonManipulation

A new portrait tribute of US Presidential Candidate Hillary Clinton by British artist Stephen B. Whatley.

 

As a British citizen with great affection for the USA, he naturally can not vote in the US Election - so was determined to 'vote' with his artistic statement.

 

The expressionist painter set to work two days after the first Presidential debate, so impressed by Mrs Clinton's passionate, eloquent argument of conscience, delivered with strength,warmth and humour, in opposition to the Republican candidate Donald Trump.

 

Studying a series of recent photographs Whatley sought to capture on canvas both Hillary Clinton's beauty and presidential demeanour; and throughout, a positive reflection of the American spirit of hope.

 

In November 2008 Stephen B. Whatley painted a tribute to Barack Obama just days before the US Election which was published in TIME. His work is in private collections worldwide, including many states of the USA; and in public collections including BBC Heritage, The Royal Collection, London Transport Museum, Newman University & Westminster Cathedral. His 30 paintings commissioned by the Tower of London in 2000 are permanently reproduced throughout Tower Hill Underpass that leads to the Tower from Tower Hill Station, as a daily public art exhibit.

 

See and read more about the artist on his website:

www.stephenbwhatley.com

 

Oil on canvas

30 x 24in/76 x 61cm

www.stephenbwhatley.com

 

Digital Painting

Digital Painting

Digital Painting

Original abstract artwork

 

30x24 in.

 

Acrylic & oil-based paint marker on traditional canvas

 

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Ni distante ni cercano.

Cada día más es un día menos.

 

Las verdades mueren una a una.

El mundo se auto-inventa.

 

30x40 in.

 

Oil & spray paint on gallery canvas

 

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The Holy Mother & Infant Christ, a new tribute by expressionist artist Stephen B. Whatley who felt compelled to create on this day, in prayers of sympathy and for peace and compassion for the nation of France, in the aftermath of yesterday's tragic loss of life, through the insanity of terrorism during Bastille Day celebrations in Nice.

 

Choosing to restrict his colours in this memorial tribute drawing in pastel, to France's national colours of blue, white & red, the artist also observed a photograph of the 1860s statue of Our Lady of France - Notre Dame de France - by Jean-Marie Bienaimé Bonnassieux (1810-1892), that stands on a hill in Le Puy-en-Velayin.

 

A visual prayer in solidarity with France & with hope for world peace. Vive La France! Peace.

 

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Abstract expressionism under the testimony of the workforce.

Intentional Camera Movement

Olympus OM-D E-M5-Mark III + Canon FD 35mm 1.8

Mexico City / CDMX

September 2, 2020

Abstract Expressionism - A Series

An artist does not always get to see where his acquired paintings hang ; around the world.

 

Expressionist artist Stephen B. Whatley was delighted to receive a warm email and this photograph of his portrait tribute of film star Elizabeth Taylor on the wall of its owner's home in The Hague, The Netherlands - with his pet cat.

 

The oil painting formed part of the artist's 1993 exhibition, Hollywood Gold at London's National Theatre on the South Bank in London.

 

The art collector wrote wanting to express how much joy the painting gives - specifically in his words that 'it continues to be my most prized possession' - since the original was bought 28 years ago - and that it has travelled with him, through times in Azerbaijan, Canada and the USA.

 

Gratifying affirmation for any artist.

 

The work of Stephen B. Whatley is in private collections worldwide, including many states of the USA; and in public collections including BBC Heritage, The Royal Collection, London Transport Museum, Newman University & Westminster Cathedral.

 

His 30 paintings commissioned by the Tower of London in 2000 are permanently reproduced throughout Tower Hill Underpass that leads to the Tower from Tower Hill Station, as a daily public art exhibit.

 

Elizabeth Taylor 1993

Oil on canvas, 30 x 24in/76 x 61cm

Private collection, The Hague, The Netherlands.

www.stephenbwhatley.com

Digital Photo Manipulation

 

This photo titled "Splendour in the Grass" evokes several layers of sensuality, expressionism, and feminist themes. It captures a woman lying in the grass, bathed in soft sunlight. Her relaxed, almost dreamlike pose, with her head resting on her hand, highlights a natural, unforced sensuality. The greenery surrounding her and the vibrant colours create an intimate connection with nature, emphasising a raw and earthy allure. The soft focus adds a layer of romanticism, enhancing the overall sensual ambiance.

 

The expressionist elements of the photo are evident in the use of colour, light, and focus. The vivid green of the grass and the bright orange of her hair create a striking contrast that draws the viewer’s eye. This use of bold, expressive colours is reminiscent of expressionist art, where emotional experience takes precedence over realism. The slightly blurred, soft-focus effect adds emotional depth, suggesting a subjective experience rather than a literal depiction, inviting viewers to feel the scene rather than just see it.

 

From a feminist perspective, the photo celebrates the woman's autonomy and her harmonious relationship with nature. The casual, confident pose conveys a sense of freedom and self-assurance. Unlike traditional depictions of women in nature that often objectify, this image empowers the subject by presenting her in a state of comfort and ease, unburdened by societal expectations. The choice to portray her in a natural, uncontrived setting challenges conventional beauty standards and embraces a more inclusive, authentic representation of femininity.

 

The title "Splendour in the Grass" refers back to the 1961 film of the same name, which dealt with themes of repressed desire, societal expectations, and the innocence of youth. The photo echoes these themes through its depiction of natural beauty and the serene, contemplative mood of the subject. It suggests a longing for a simpler, more genuine connection with oneself and the world, free from the constraints imposed by society.

 

18" x 24" Oil on hardboard

Today, 15 August 2018, is the Solemnity of The Assumption of The Blessed Virgin Mary…….expressionist artist Stephen B. Whatley shares this new tribute painting to Our Lady of The Sacred Heart, a Catholic devotion originating in 1857.

 

The Catholic artist has painted many devotions to Our Lady - including The Assumption; and this work of art was inspired by a calling from The Missionaries of The Sacred Heart in Southern California.

 

The work of Stephen B. Whatley is in collections worldwide & other public collections which own his work include the BBC, London Transport Museum, The Royal Collection of Queen Elizabeth II, The Institute of Marist Brothers, Canada and Westminster Cathedral - which staged his 2013 exhibition, Paintings From Prayer.

 

The artist's series of 30 paintings, commissioned by the Tower of London in 2000, is a permanent exhibit outside Tower Hill Station, London ; reproduced throughout Tower Hill Underpass, the main portal entrance to Her Majesty's Tower of London.

 

Our Lady of The Sacred Heart 2018 by Stephen B. Whatley

Oil on canvas

30 x 24in/76 x 61cm

www.stephenbwhatley.com

 

Watercolor on paper. 7 X 10 inches. 2/28/16.

Digital Painting

Tower Hill Underpass, outside Tower Hill Station, London: just 2 of the 30 panels, featuring reproductions of the series of paintings expressionist artist Stephen B. Whatley was commissioned to paint in 2000, capturing the spirit & history of the Tower of London.

 

This photograph was taken in August 2012, but the public art exhibit is open daily to commuters and tourists alike.

 

The work of Stephen B. Whatley is in collections worldwide & other public collections which own his work include the BBC, London Transport Museum, Westminster Cathedral & The Royal Collection of Queen Elizabeth II.

 

See the whole series of paintings in the Tower of London gallery - & much more - on the artist's website, where you can order personally signed prints of this series of works of art.

 

www.stephenbwhatley.com

Acrylic on canvas. 30 x 40 inches.

11/5/16. National Academy of Design.

Photographed from base of the steps at the exit of Tower Hill Station, London, the pedestrian walkway of contemporary art leading to HM Tower of London; its ancient walls clothed in the darkness of night.

 

Tower Hill Underpass is lined with reproductions of the series of 30 oil paintings expressionist artist Stephen B. Whatley was commissioned to paint in 2000, capturing the spirit & history of the Tower of London.

 

This photograph was taken in November 2018, but the public art exhibit is open daily, since 2001, to commuters and tourists alike; leading to the Tower of London and Tower Bridge.

 

The work of Stephen B. Whatley is in collections worldwide & other public collections which own his work include the BBC, London Transport Museum, Westminster Cathedral & The Royal Collection of Queen Elizabeth II.

 

See the whole series of paintings in the Tower of London gallery - & much more - on the artist's website, where you can order personally signed prints of this series of works of art and other works.

 

Photo courtesy of Erika Rabóczi of Hungary.

 

www.stephenbwhatley.com

Digital Painting

Digital Painting

Pilgrimage to the Cedars of Lebanon, 1907, Hungarian National Gallery

  

Tivadar Csontváry Kosztka (1853 – 1919), the Hungarian painter loved by Picasso.

 

"Csontváry’s works were exhibited in Paris in 1948. Picasso spent an hour outside the exhibition’s regular opening hours viewing them, and after emerging, declared “I did not realize there was another great painter in this century aside from myself.”

Csontváry probably would have taken issue with Picasso’s proclamation, arguing that he was a more significant painter even than Raphael."

"On the hot sunny afternoon of 13 October 1880, when Csontvary was 27 years old, he had a mystic vision. He heard a voice saying, 'You will be the greatest Sunway Painter, greater than Raphael!' He took journeys around Europe, visited the galleries of the Vatican, and returned to Hungary to earn money for his journeys by working as an apothecary. From 1890, he traveled around the world. He visited Paris, the Mediterraneum (Dalmatia, Italy, Greece), North Africa and the Middle East (Lebanon, Palestine, Egypt, Syria) and painted pictures. Often his pictures are very large, several metres wide and height is not unusual."

 

"In recent decades, Tivadar Kosztka Csontváry has become a true national hero. After all, he has all the necessary attributes: he was only celebrated after his time, his canon of work is not only spectacular, but also unique, and his contemporaries in Hungarian society treated him as all future national heroes were: he was mocked and humiliated.

 

He painted his major works between 1901 and 1909. He had some exhibitions in Paris (1907) and Western Europe. Most of the critics in Western Europe recognized his abilities, art and congeniality, but in the Kingdom of Hungary during his life, he was considered to be an eccentric crank for several reasons, e. g. for his vegetarianism, anti-alcoholism, anti-smoking, pacifism, and his cloudy, prophetic writings and pamphlets about his life (Curriculum), genius (The Authority, The Genius) and religious philosophy (The Positivum). Some of his biographists considered this as a latent, but increasingly disruptive schizophrenia. Although he was later acclaimed, during his lifetime Csontváry found little understanding for his visionary, expressionistic style. A loner by nature, his “failure” impaired his creative power.

His art connects with post-impressionism and expressionism, but he was an autodidact and cannot be classified into one style. He identified as a "sunway"-painter, a term which he created.

 

The painter, after being derided for decades, ended up starving to death after the Soviet Republic took everything away from him.

He starved to death.

 

To give us an idea of how his life’s work was rated at the time, his heirs attempted to sell the paintings to delivery men as they were painted on high-quality canvas. Were it not for Gedeon Gerlóczy, who recognized Csontváry’s genius and bought them all up, there would be no paintings surviving to this day.

 

Today, a Csontváry is worth millions of Euros."

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tivadar_Csontv%C3%A1ry_Kosztka

bestbudapest.blog.hu/2015/07/22/csontvary_the_hungarian_p...

21st August 2018, Hamburg, Germany. Canon Epoca and Ilford XP2 film.

30x40 in.

 

Oil on traditional canvas

 

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Acrylic on canvas.

3/21/15. National Academy of Design.

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Peace & reflection on Good Friday : created this day, a new tribute to The Passion of Christ by British expressionist artist Stephen B. Whatley.

 

"…at the Palm Sunday Mass I attended in London this year, the priest confessed in his inspiring Mass homily that he had, like so many, wrestled all his life to understand the meaning of the Crucifixion - the seemingly meaningless of the murder of Jesus. He said : '…The meaning is precisely in its meaningless: God in Christ has embraced all the futility, injustice of human suffering - and on The Cross He has claimed all the suffering in the world as His own'. Peace " ~ Stephen B. Whatley, 30 March 2018 ,Good Friday 2018

 

The Saviour: Good Friday 2018

Charcoal on paper

 

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