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STANLEY MAXWELL BRICE
A well-known American still-life artist, Stanley Maxwell Brice goes far
beyond painting beautiful florals, vases and linen cloths; his works are
simply mesmerizing.
While working with famed artist Robert Lupetti, Brice
developed his magnificent skill of painting reflections. Often referred
to as trompe l'oeil, the effect of his paintings live up to
this technique's French appellation, meaning "deception of the eye." So
photographically realistic, the "illusionisms" common in Brice's works
often fools the viewer into thinking that the objects or scene
represented are real rather than painted. Brice's attention to detail is
so accurate, that one has the impression of gazing through a magnifying
glass. Being able to see the most minute particulars of the subject,
the veins of a rose petal, the droplets of moisture on a leaf, the
bulbous base of a silver tea pot and the reflections of a room revealed
in its spout, or even the lustrous quality of silk drapes. No matter
what the subject may be, its image simply caresses Brice's canvas.
Unlike most still-life painters, every composition that
Brice creates arises from his imagination. He never uses props, and when
he begins a painting, he primes his canvas to achieve a smooth, glassy
texture. Brice then sketches in the subject with a pencil. Whether it is
a plump fruit, graceful flowers, a fluted champagne glass or a
streamlined vase, the detail is already apparent. Next, the artist
paints the background.
Depending on his "feel" for the piece, Brice may start at
the top. middle, or bottom (he has no formula by which he paints).
Working with small brushes ad a wide-range of colors, the artist
painstakingly covers the canvas inch by inch, compromising nothing. The
result is a breathtaking, incredibly unique composition.
In the ever-constant endeavor to widen his horizon, Brice
has begun a series of works dedicated to major twentieth century
artists. His composition The World of Fine Art tributes
renowned seascape artist Eugene Garin. Brice has also painted tributes
to artists such as James Fetherolf, William Slaughter, Alexander
Dzigurski and Paul Valere. Enthusiastically received by not only the
artists themselves but collectors as well, Stanley Maxwell Brice
continues to push the limits of modern art.
West End Gallery proudly offers Stanley Brice's original paintings to our collectors, both local and worldwide.
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