2019
Artist Comments
Sunset along the coast. Dark crimson clouds float over the glowing blue water. In the foreground, the landscape radiates with yellow and red. Benjamin explains that, "There is a balance between what you see and what you feel when you paint. What makes a good painting is when both of those make it onto the canvas in harmony. This painting does that for me."
About the Artist
Benjamin Thomas has been painting since the late seventies, however for most of this time he was not exhibiting his work. About twelve years ago, Benjamin and his wife were at a gallery show for a friend and as they were leaving Ben’s wife, aka “The Muse,” told him to go back in. “Your work is as good as that--maybe even better,” she said. That night, Benjamin obeyed The Muse (lucky for us!). The impressionistic sweeps of sky and cloud in Benjamin’s paintings capture more than just an atmospheric quality, but also a heavenly interpretation of the landscape. There is a classical, mature style to the paintings, reminiscent of J.M.W. Turner. Benjamin is often inspired while bicycling, walking or motorcycling, taking in the scenery of Pittsburgh, PA. He takes photos of the scene and then works out the concept back in his studio. The large scale of the work matches the impression and mood that each scene conveys, and the light and shadow are carefully balanced to capture something mercurial and nostalgic. The work feels very measured and contemplated, but also full of passion, as if each piece is in pursuit of the joy of painting and the representation of natural beauty.
Words that describe this painting: Impressionism, coast, water, ocean, sunset, expressionism, landscape, non-representational, acrylic painting, red, yellow
Road to the Water
Benjamin Thomas
Acrylic painting on stretched canvas
Finished black edges
Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front and back
2019
32 in. h x 48 in. w x 1.5 in. d
8 lbs. 0 oz.
New Horizon, Abstract Painting
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Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
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Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
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Encaustic
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Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
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Acrylic
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Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
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Acrylic
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Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
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About the Artist
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Encaustic
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Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
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Acrylic
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Canvas, Oil
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Oil
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Acrylic
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Yektai foregrounds the many colors and textures of the Atlantic Ocean and its horizons in this four foot tribute to the view from Ocean Road Beach. Artist Bio Darius Yektai was born in Southampton NY, in 1973. He lives and works out of his home and studio in Sag Harbor. He grew up in a cultural home of art and artists, with his Greek-American Mother, and his Father, Manoucher Yektai...
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