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Virtual Gallery February 2014 | Schouten / Ursillo

Posted in Virtual Gallery

Some say God is in the details, or is that “the devil’s in the details?” I can never remember for sure, but you can be assured that this month’s Virtual Gallery artists have an abundance of detail in their work. They also share a strong, but subtle use of color and strong compositions in their respective work.

Rob Schouten, coming from Holland, has centuries of Dutch and Flemish art history to draw upon, not to mention to compete with.  While he shares that authentic Dutch love of detail, he has found his own style, subject matter, and iconography in his work.  He combines the physical world with metaphysical themes to create a universe of exploration and wonder.

The work of John Ursillo gives serious mojo to what has often been considered a student medium. In Ursillo’s capable hands, colored pencil combines the control of drawing with the richness of paint to portray the natural world. Whether he is portraying wildlife, or the rusted hull of a ship, his paintings portray detail with specificity and empathy. He never forgets that a work of art must be more than the sum of its parts in order to affect the viewer.

Read the WLM feature on Rob Schouten here.

Read the WLM feature on John Ursillo here.

Anne Belov; Virtual Gallery Curator

Rob Schouten

1 Ancient Cedar oil on canvas, 24x18 limited edition giclée print, by Rob Schouten
2 Ancient Tales, watercolor, 8x10, by Rob Schouten
3 Ardhanarisvara, oil on panel, 12x9, by Rob Schouten
4 Birthplace, oil on canvas, 18 x 18, open edition giclee print, by Rob Schouten
5 Earth, oil on canvas, 30 x 48 by Rob Schouten
6 Fire, oil on canvas, 48 x 30 limited edition giclée print, by Rob Schouten
7 Honey Hotei, limited edition giclée print, oil on canvas, 14x11, by Rob Schouten
8 I'll Be Right Back, oil on panel, 14x11, by Rob Schouten
9 Monkey Business, oil on panel, 18 x 24 by Rob Schouten
10 Musashi's Magic, limited edition giclée print, oil on panel, 24x18, by Rob Schouten
11 On Spirit Wings, watercolor, 22x30, by Rob Schouten
12 Palace On The Roof, watercolor, 18x30, by Rob Schouten
13 Rock, oil on panel, 10x8, By Rob Schouten
14 Into The Garden, limited edition giclée print, oil on canvas, 36x36, by Rob Schouten
15 American Buddha, open edition giclée print, watercolor, 30x22, by Rob Schouten
16 Spirit Flight, open edition giclee print, watercolor, 30x22, by Rob Schouten
17 Shadow Passage, watercolor, open edition giclee print, 22x30, by Rob Schouten
18 Silent Chimes, limited edition giclée print, oil on panel, 24x18 by Rob Schouten
19 Still Moon, No Mind, limited edition giclée print, oil on panel, 14x11, by Rob Schouten
20 The Irresistible Regeneration of Peace, limited edition giclée print, oil on canvas, 40 x 30, by Rob Schouten

For more information on any of this work, contact the artist. All work is original and copyrighted by the artist.

Rob Schouten Artist Statement and Bio

http://robschoutengallery.com/

 

John Ursillo

Americana, coloredpencil on canvas,16x20
Apartment Hunt, colored pencil on paper, 14x11
Autumn Chickadee, colored pencil on canvas, 12x12
Baby Girl, colored pencil on board, 8x10
Beach Treasures, colored pencil on canvas,18x24
Chestnut-back Chickadee, colored pencil on board, 11x14
Christmas Chickadee, colored pencil on board, 8x10
Creature of the Night, colored pencil on paper, 14x11
Disagreement, Colored pencil on Board,12x24
Door at Point Wilson Light, colored pencil on canvas, 24x18
Female Bushtit, colored pencil on board, 8x10
Forged in the USA, colored pencil on canvas, 24x12
Good Evening, colored pencil on board, 14x11
Kerosene Cans, colored pencil on canvas, 24x18
Life is Like a River, colored pencil on board, 18x24
Movie Ship SS Venture, colored pencil on canvas, 24x18
The James Cook, colored pencil on canvas, 24x18
The Snag colored pencil on paper, 26x22
Watch Your Step, colored pencil on canvas, 24x18
Woman of Rovinj, Croatia, Colored Pencil on Canvas, 24x18

For more information on any of this work, contact the artist. All work is original and copyrighted by the artist.

John Ursillo Artist Statement and Bio

http://bearcubstudio.com/

The Featured Artists’ Gallery is sponsored by Walking Woman Productions and has been created as a means for Whidbey Island visual artists to bring new and experimental work closer to the public eye. While Whidbey Island is well-represented by several high-quality art galleries, for the un-represented artist there is a lack of venues in which to show ones’ work. Established and emerging artists alike may utilize the Featured Artists’ Gallery to exhibit new work, gain experience and receive feedback. All work exhibited is for sale. Please visit the website link provided for each artists’ complete contact information. Artists are invited to participate by the gallery curators, if you think your work is suitable for a show, please contact us at info@whidbeylifemagazine.org.

 

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