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"A painted prayer for peace in Venezuela - created on the 36th anniversary of my mother's passing, August 5, 2017.
I am always fascinated to learn of international devotions to the Blessed Virgin Mary - through miraculous visitations; and a dear friend of mine, born in Venezuela, showed me a prayer card of Virgen de Coromoto 3 years ago - which partly inspired this new tribute.
The devotion dates back to the early 1650s; which is succinctly summarised in the Wikipedia link below. Peace ! " - Stephen B. Whatley.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Our_Lady_of_Coromoto
Our Lady of Venezuela : Virgen de Coromoto. 2017
Oil on canvas, 30 x 24in/76 x 61cm
* this rendering is inspired by "Distressed" by Teag Mcgillivary, posted on her stream earlier.
suggest seeing on black
Detail from the new portrait tribute of Prince Harry & Meghan Markle by expressionist artist Stephen B. Whatley.
The oil painting is given a full page in a 3-page feature on the artist's Royal works published in the current issue of MAJESTY Magazine (May 2018) available worldwide.
See the complete portrait here on Flickr via the link below; and close up in the PORTRAITS section of the artist's website.
Prince Harry & Meghan Markle on Flickr: www.flickr.com/photos/stephenbwhatley/40247341041/in/date...
"Yorosobi y Chango em Cacamuyarabi"* junio 2013
*Huayama manicao Cavanova y hormigero, Carolina, Christo y las bovedas, aguadilla yorosobi y ayuyao desmeleo,chepo, changuinolla y sal si puedes del mani, comio sin comerio ...................
*my last attempt of portraying this great artist /after so many attempts to catch at least one of his multiple personalities/ In his previous lives, he had a "trompa grande" when it came expressing his views on art and reduced anyone daring to show him their work to trash and worth, yet he was admired and adored by his pupils. thirty years after his demise, those that remembered him referred to him as the "gran hijo de puta" /son of a bitch.
p.s. I had the privilege to see some of his own art shown to me by his widow /none of which has ever been shown anywhere/ and I am convinced had she allowed the paintings been shown, they would be hailed as the most advanced of the 20th. century. Than again, who am I to judge?!?
*section one of four painted on "sandwiched" sheets of lucite with water in between for frozen effect. best seen on black
A recent photograph of the Tower Hill Underpass, recently renamed the Tower Hill Subway - the main entrance portal, leading from Tower Hill Station to the Tower of London - decorated since 2001 with giant reproductions of the work of British artist Stephen B Whatley (1965-).
The expressionist painter was commissioned by Historic Royal Palaces in December 1999 to undertake the creation of a series of 30 oil paintings detailing the history and iconic symbols of the historic fortress; London's top tourist attraction; ultimately to vibrantly transform the previously dark walkway for decades to come.
Many of the 30 works - created between January and August 2000 - were painted on location around and even within the walls of the Tower of London. The original oil paintings which hang within the Tower range in size from 40 x 30in and 60 x 90in; and shown here, from left are:
'Queen's Guardsman' ; Crown Jewels (1) - one of two paintings of the Crown Jewels, inspired by studies made directly from the priceless jewels, on location in the Jewel House; Panoramic View of The Tower - painted on location from the then BBC studio, used to film river events; and The Interior of The Chapel Royal of St Peter Ad Vincular - inspired by charcoal drawings made on location in the chapel, within the grounds of the Tower.
Stephen B Whatley then regularly oversaw the delicate process of reproducing the vibrance of his paintings onto steel vitreous enamel panels, at Escol Panels in Wellingborough; which was reported as an Apple Colorsync Success story; achieved by the expertise of Typemaker Ltd.
In March 2001 the installation of the panels was unveiled; and a private viewing of the original paintings was given at the Vaults, in the Tower; in celebration.
In June 2004, Stephen B Whatley was presented to HM Queen Elizabeth II & HRH the Duke of Edinburgh, in recognition of his major series of work, at a reception in the Banqueting Hall of the Tower of London - where the original paintings were exhibited - to celebrate 4 years of completion of refurbishment of the Tower & its environs.
The work of Stephen B Whatley is in collections worldwide; & in public collections including the London Transport Museum, the BBC & the Royal Collection of HM Queen Elizabeth II. His press includes The London Times, The Guardian, the New York Times & TIME.
*Homenaje a la Ballesteros, Joaquin, el hormiguero y Cacamuyarabi, los ultimos Bohemios
/detail from a larger painting in progress; homage to the great artists and friends of my youth/
* as per Israel Romero and others as told to Heinz Lehrer; my interpretation' with recent interviews in english found on you-tube and the music to provoke the snake eaters return
best seen on black
A new Catholic tribute drawing paying tribute to Saint Thomas Aquinas by expressionist artist Stephen B. Whatley.
The artist, an Anglican convert after years trying to overcome early tragedy in his life, often feels what he calls a 'Divine push' to create such works, with prayers for strength and healing - and this tribute in charcoal was created on the Feast Day, January 28, 2017, of this Italian 13th century Saint; who looked to the Holy Spirit in all his theological and philosophical writings.
In 2013 Stephen B. Whatley's exhibition 'Paintings From Prayer' was exhibited at Westminster Cathedral in London; and his vibrant series of 30 paintings commissioned by the Tower of London are reproduced permanently throughout Tower Hill Underpass - the main entrance to the Tower from Tower Hill Station.
Peace !
Charcoal on paper
23.4 x 16.5in/59 x 42cm
* "suddenly, like a jet of water
your tears came
out of a split chest
this passionate stream
drowning my will to live"
"mujer o agua"
"De pronto, surtidor
de un pecho que se parte,
el chorro apasionado rompe
la sombra
como una mujer
que abriera los balcones sollozando
desnuda, a las estrellas, con afan
de un morirse sin causa,
que fuera loca vida inmensa.
Y ya no vuelve nunca mas,
mujer o agua
aunque queda en nosotros, esatallando,
real e inexistente,
sin poderse parar.
Juan Ramon Mantecon aka "mantequa" to his friends is considered one of Spain's greatest poets
of the 20th. century, writer, painter and inventor of the Latin American concept of "Poesia Pura"
/pure poetry/ In 1956 he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature.
Millions of followers mourned his death at the age of 99. Many still do.
p.s. most of his works have been translated into dozens of languages; the above, to my
knowledge was not.
His works have been the inspiration for many of my humble paintings and drawings in the past.
Expressionist painter Stephen B Whatley photographed yesterday beneath his paintings The Sacred Heart of Jesus (2010) and Saint James (2013) - two of 19 oil paintings currently on show in his exhibition 'Paintings From Prayer' amidst the grandeur of The Rectory, St James's Church, Spanish Place, London W1, until May 19th.
Visitors to the exhibition have been expressing the deep feeling and 'light' they receive from the original works that include tributes to Christ, the Blessed Virgin Mary and Saints including St Anthony, St Clare of Assisi & St Kateri Tekakwitha - painted on her day of canonisation last year. Painting on special anniversaries is one of the statements the artist often feels compelled to make.
Stephen B Whatley was born in London in 1965 and paints a wide range of subjects including cityscapes, landscapes, architecture & still life. He is also a portrait painter & his many sitters include stars of stage and screen including actors Dame Judi Dench, Susan Hampshire, Julie Walters, Barbara Windsor & Sian Phillips & TV presenter Sarah Greene. His work is in collections worldwide & public collections including the BBC Heritage, the London Transport Museum, the Royal Collection of Queen Elizabeth II & The Carrollton School of The Sacred Heart, Miami; and has been published in numerous press features including the London Times, the New York Times, Hello! magazine & TIME.
Whatley's work is probably most known from his commissioned paintings of Buckingham Palace, featured on advertisements on the London Underground in 1999 & 2000; and his commission of 30 vibrant paintings for the Tower of London which since 2001 are permanently reproduced throughout Tower Hill Underpass that leads to the Tower of London, from Tower Hill Station.
For further details about the current exhibition, please see the Press Feature link:
www.flickr.com/photos/stephenbwhatley/8636590185/in/photo...
*dedicado a la reina de las lunas flamencas: "va pa ti reina, reina flamenca"
p.s. mejor visto sobre negro
Expressionist artist Stephen B. Whatley in London on February 21, 2017 with his tribute painting 'Our Lady of Guadalupe, Queen of The Americas', just before the oil painting was collected for crating and shipping to the USA; destined to a new collector in California.
A blessing…& a missing. It is always quite a wrench for a working artist to lose the original work that comes from the heart, soul & prayers with such passion. This work is going to the most appreciative of collectors, from all he has already expressed.
The work of Stephen B. Whatley has been published in TIME magazine and is in private collections worldwide; and in public collections including BBC Heritage, The Royal Collection of Queen Elizabeth II, London Transport Museum & Westminster Cathedral - which staged his 2013 exhibition 'Paintings From Prayer'.
His series of 30 paintings commissioned by the Tower of London in 2000 is permanently reproduced through out Tower Hill Underpass, open daily, that leads to the Tower of London.
See this painting close up and the history of the devotion - and creation, inspired by the artist's love and care for America - via this link: www.flickr.com/photos/stephenbwhatley/3104899842/in/album...
"Today, February 25, 2017 is the 108th anniversary of the birth of my believed Great Aunt Marjorie - after whom my wonderful late mother, Marjorie J Whatley (1943-1981) was named. Marjorie Baillie (1909-2002), who was also my devoted Godmother. "
Oil on canvas
30 x 24in/76 x 61cm
Private collection, California, USA
Final page (Page 32) of a new 3-page feature about the Royalty-inspired works of expressionist artist Stephen B. Whatley published in MAJESTY Magazine (May 2018) available worlwide.
The colourful feature reveals the inspiration behind his new portrait Prince Harry & Meghan Markle, portraits of Prince William and the princes' father The Prince of Wales and other Royal works.
See previous post for first two pages.
*"todavia estaban abiertas" /they were still open/ from the popular lament by Spain's greatest poets: Gustavo Adolfo Becquer and translated into English by John Masefield.
They closed her eyes
That were still open;
They hid her face
With a white linen,
And, some sobbing
Others in silence,
From the sad bedroom
All came away.
The nightlight in a dish
Burned on the floor;
It threw on the wall
The bed's shadow
One saw sometime
Drawn in Sharp line
The body's shape.
The dawn appeared.
At it's first whiteness
With its thousand noises
The town awoke.
Before that contrast
Of light and darkness,
Of life and strangeness
I thought a moment,
Oh, my God, how lonely
The Dead are.
p.s. enticing; yet do not wish to join them!
best seen on black
A new portrait tribute of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV by London-based expressionist artist, Stephen B. Whatley.
Pope Leo is the 267th Head of The Catholic church & the first American-born Pope.
Stephen B. Whatley is a Catholic convert, a calling he felt through his spiritual search to survive early tragedy in his life; and in 2013, his exhibition, "Paintings From Prayer" was staged at London's Westminster Cathedral; which owns his portrait tribute of the late Pope Francis.
The artist gets what he humbly feels a 'Divine Push' to paint tributes of faith, alongside his other work - a large body of which is on public display every day in the City of London, just outside the Tower of London - where his series of 30 paintings commissioned by Historic Royal Palaces, 25 years ago, vibrantly chart the history of The Tower.
As a permanent art exhibit reproduced throughout the walkway leading from Tower Hill Station they form a bright and vibrant entrance to the Tower of London.
The work of Stephen B. Whatley is in collections worldwide & public collections which own his work include the BBC, London Transport Museum, and The Royal Collection of HM King Charles III.
Catholic institutions that have either acquired or commissioned the artist's paintings include The Carrollton School of The Sacred Heart, Miami, USA, The Institute of Marist Brothers, Canada, Newman University, Birmingham (UK), St Anthony Padua Catholic College, Sydney, Australia and the Duchesne Academy of The Sacred Heart in Texas, USA.
In 2004, the artist was presented to HM Queen Elizabeth II and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh in recognition of his work.
"My new portrait is a tribute to the peace & hope I pray that Pope Leo XIV brings to the world….painted with many prayers and dependence on the Holy Spirit.
His Holiness Pope Leo XIV. 2025
Oil on canvas
30 x 24in/ 76 x 61cm
Tower Hill Underpass, the main entrance portal to the Tower of London, from Tower Hill Station in the city of London.
In 1999, expressionist painter Stephen B Whatley (1965-) was commissioned by Historic Royal Palaces to paint a series of 30 oil paintings depicting the history and icons of the Tower of London - a mammoth project which he accomplished in 8 months in 2000.
In 2001 the original works of art, owned by the Tower of London, were then reproduced on steel vitreous enamel panels lining this permanent show of public art; photographed here in 2008.
Stephen's work has been exhibited in numerous solo and group exhibitions since 1988, including showings at London's National Theatre, the ICA, the Lloyd's Building & London's Olympia. In 2013 he donated his art to a London charity art auction and raised funds for the Joss Searchlight Children's Cancer Charity.
His work has been published in many publications including the London Times, the New York Times, HELLO! magazine & TIME.
The work of Stephen B Whatley is in numerous private collections in Denmark, England, Germany, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Japan, Scotland, South Africa, Spain, USA & Wales; & public collections including BBC Heritage, the Royal Collection, the London Transport Museum, & the Carrollton School of The Sacred Heart, Miami, USA.
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Edvard Munch (1863–1944) was one of the most famous Expressionist Norwegian painters. His style, known as symbolism, which mainly focused on life, love, anxiety, and loneliness played a significant role in the late 20th-century art, especially in German expressionism. The dark color and somber tones, the exaggerated forms, and the contrasting lines in his designs portrayed his psychological state. His most iconic artwork, The Scream (1893), which depicts the agonized face and radical expressions, symbolizes anxiety, one of human's most common psychological conditions. We have digitally enhanced some of his notable works from the public domain and made them available for you to download under the creative commons 0 license.
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*mixed media: authentic iron cross, 2nd class, "santa Maria del Buen Aire" medal, blessed by Pope Pius XII, summer 1947**
*thank you KLIM2ART, for suggesting to go back painting on cardboard, it has been a long time; love this material, not to speak of doing a good deed saving the planet and spending the money on sushi instead!
*el libro contiendra ariba de 90 illustraciones y va ser publicado por mi en una edicion limitada a unos 100 ejemplares en marzo de este ano . Para un vistazo poetico musical vea You Tube: *youtu.be/ZivK8PmxPWQ