2024
Artist Comments
A woman’s blue dress twists and turns as she dances. The cropped composition focuses attention on her body language and the way fabric and skin respond to movement. This perspective encourages the viewer to imagine the story rather than presenting it directly.
About the Artist
Artist Duane Brown captures everyday life with a focus on intimate, often overlooked moments. Originally from Northern California and now based in New Mexico, Duane began as a photo-realist but found new energy in expressive painting after years of working as a caricature artist. “I found the freedom of improvisation in my brushstrokes to be a more rewarding way to express my vision,†shares Duane. His scenes often unfold instinctively, drawing references from live models, 3D software, personal photos, and even paused frames from old movies. Duane paints from a home studio, where he can easily respond to bursts of inspiration day or night. Outside of painting, he reads newspapers and periodicals aloud for the New Mexico Commission for the Blind—a role that adds unexpected meaning to the visual nature of his work.
Words that describe this painting: dance, dress, dancer, movement, figure, woman, girl, people, pop, fashion, oil painting, orange
Blueberry
Duane Brown
Oil painting on paper
Ready to frame
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front
2024
13 in. h x 9.25 in. w
0 lbs. 5 oz.
Striped Dip, Oil Painting
By Duane Brown
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Flowing stripes on the dancer's dress create a bold visual rhythm. The composition crops both figures intentionally, shifting focus to the textures, patterns,...
Oil
Seeing Spots, Oil Painting
By Duane Brown
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
A dancing woman wears a blue dress covered in gold polka dots. Warm lighting gives her figure a stage-like appearance, while the cropped composition creates str...
Oil
Blue Swing, Oil Painting
By Duane Brown
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
A close-up painting of two swing dancers demonstrates a strong grasp of form and movement. The orange backdrop contrasts sharply with the more subdued blues and...
Oil
Anasyrma, Oil Painting
By Duane Brown
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
A girl lifts her skirt as she dances with her partner, not shown in the frame. Her pose communicates a quiet, ambiguous narrative. The slight twist of the torso...
Oil
Butterfly, Oil Painting
By Duane Brown
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
The cropped composition, which omits the boxer's head and most of his torso, forces attention onto his motion and bright gloves. His muscle, posture, and gestur...
Oil
Jazz Slide, Oil Painting
By Duane Brown
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
This modern painting features a dancer in mid-slide. The contrast between his bright, colorful tie and the otherwise muted, neutral palette of his outfit and ba...
Oil
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Blue Orchid is a stunning female portrait that celebrates confidence and individuality. This vibrant character exudes personality, embodying a woman who seeks recognition and success...
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"Sensory Release" Pop Art Figurative in Acrylic on Canvas Bold pop art portrait by Hilary Druley (American, b. 1982). A person is depicted in a hard-edg...
Canvas, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars, Other Medium
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Located in Zofingen, AG
ship in roll This painting beautifully captures an Afro-American woman with a vibrant parrot, set against a lush rainforest backdrop. The scene evokes a fantastical world dominated b...
Canvas, Oil
Study in Blue Oil Painting on Canvas, 120 x 90 cm, 2025, New
Located in London, GB
Study in Blue, 2025 Oil on Canvas 120 x 90 cm 47 1/4 x 35 3/8 in
Canvas, Oil
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Located in Yardley, PA
Acrylic on canvas. A painting with a nod to Andy Warhol. Beautiful hot pink with metallic blue paint. She seems to be about to answer a question or acknowledge your desire. What is y...
Oil
Blue Mystery, Painting, Oil on Canvas
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Located in Yardley, PA
This one is part of my "Mystery" series - this woman embodies the power of being female without being in your face - she has strength and mystery, yet leaves you perplexed about wher...
Oil
