“You have got to find out about his paintings (…) Wilbur is an interpreter of Cézanne and Mondrian.” – Lewis
Wilbur Niewald early work, 1970s
Wilbur Niewald
Following this advice, I looked up Wilbur Niewald. My eyes were most eager to look at his drawings, still life, and watercolor landscapes, indeed reminiscent of Cezanne and Mondrian (pre-squares, 1911-1915). Again, similar to what I’ve been seeing in drawings that follow the trail from Rembrandt through Cezanne and into contemporary styles of drawing, the composition once again feels dense with information. The painter’s observation notes on small swatches of relationships in value, form, shape, and space slow the viewer down to look as effectively as pulling the emergency brake lever on a car. One bit of description is next to another, then a jump to the next bit of description next to another, all in fragments that stitch together. The marks themselves become the rhythm and motif, as they describe the forms, each mark talks to other in call and response.
Dear Ruthie, Uh, there will be vulgar language and sexxxy images in WTF Resist! I mean, even more vulgar language than usual from me. It’s all in the name of art! But I thought you should know. Let me know if you have guidelines beyond what common sensitivity dictates. Thanks, Suzanne Dear Suzanne, Ok I’ll …
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[image_with_animation image_url=”8864″ alignment=”” animation=”None” box_shadow=”none” max_width=”100%”] Our first annual Seattle Artist League show was an enormous success – over 100 artworks in a wide variety of styles, and a very active reception with enthusiastic reviews. We’re doing it again! All past and present students and teachers at the League are invited to show their work …
Yesterday I posted drawings by Stanley Lewis. Lewis was one of the influences listed by Charity Baker at the New York Studio School. Looking through Lewis’ art and writing, I found an interview on Painting Perceptions that talked about his methods, and his influences: “[Painting from perception] often feels like a horribly impossible thing to …
Wilbur Niewald, interpreter of Cézanne and Mondrian
In the previous post featuring Stanley Lewis, Lewis was quoted on his admiration of Wilbur Niewald.
“You have got to find out about his paintings (…) Wilbur is an interpreter of Cézanne and Mondrian.” – Lewis
Following this advice, I looked up Wilbur Niewald. My eyes were most eager to look at his drawings, still life, and watercolor landscapes, indeed reminiscent of Cezanne and Mondrian (pre-squares, 1911-1915). Again, similar to what I’ve been seeing in drawings that follow the trail from Rembrandt through Cezanne and into contemporary styles of drawing, the composition once again feels dense with information. The painter’s observation notes on small swatches of relationships in value, form, shape, and space slow the viewer down to look as effectively as pulling the emergency brake lever on a car. One bit of description is next to another, then a jump to the next bit of description next to another, all in fragments that stitch together. The marks themselves become the rhythm and motif, as they describe the forms, each mark talks to other in call and response.
Wilbur Niewald on watercolor in the Landscape
Wilbur Neiwald, Still Life
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