Art Research - Jeff Rowland and Alexander Millar

Jeff Rowland

Jeff Rowland is a contemporary artist that depicts people. This is his more profound subject matter; he focuses on couples, creating romantic scenes in which the viewer can relate. I like the way he tells a story and narrative through his paintings. His work is similar to my own practise.

“After drawing out the work and ensuring that I am happy with its progress, I am hooked. When I start to paint, I am transfixed on the progress. To me, it is rather like reading a good book: when you read it you become lost within the story and forget where you are. That is how I am with a painting, even though I paint standing at all times.” (Jeff Rowland)

I've chosen this quote, as I am interested in the structure of how Rowland creates his paintings, which is similar to me. I can also relate to the process of creating a piece of art, where one becomes lost in the production of the work.

ForYou by Jeff Rowland

Hand in Hand by Jeff Rowland

On our Travels by Jeff Rowland

Four Minutes to Midnight by Jeff Rowland

Heart of the city by Jeff Rowland

   Meet me on the bridge by Jeff Rowland

Alexander Millar

Alexander Millar creates painting and sculptures based on the same figure, which occurs in all most all of his images. His inspirations are from childhood memories of ‘Gadgies’, which were humorous, character-full people. I am interested in the way he creates paintings and transforms them further, by creating sculptures based on the images. This then brings the subject to life even further. I like the style of his works, which also brings the character of the ‘Gadgies’ to life.

"Everyone seems to be taking notice of these solitary figures I create. I'm continually surprised to see the effects my paintings have on people, on many occasions I've had women moved to tears absorbed by a painting that evokes memories of their father or grandfather." (Alexander Millar)

The quote above describes the effect what art can bring to the public. I would like the same reaction with my subject matter and art work. The idea of people's memories been evoked by the subject, definitely is an area in which I would like to take further, to create a narrative where an observer will be absorbed in.

                                                                                          'Youll never walk alone'
                                                                             

'Whee'

'The Rat pack'

'Come on you reds'

'A river run through it'

'Suprise Suprise', Bronze Sculpture

'One man and his dog', Stainless Steel

                                                       'The Angel', Bronze Sculpture