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Kathleen Swaydan
I am a studio artist. My art focuses primarily on realistic still-life and landscape paintings. I work in several media depending on the subject at hand. Whether oil, watercolor, pastel, or graphite, my art is influenced by the ancient Greek and Roman tradition of still-life and landscape paintings frequently found on the walls of guest quarters in private domiciles such as those located in Pompeii. These images provided a private devotional area and visual banquet for the guests and evoked an impression of hospitality and generosity. This ancient tradition is the undertone of my artwork. “Still-life with White Pitcher, Egg and Pewter Vase” appears to be a monochromatic still-life study; however, the objects are represented in their actual color. The reflective surfaces offer additional interest for the viewer.
I am a studio artist. My art focuses primarily on realistic still-life and landscape paintings. I work in several media depending on the subject at hand. Whether oil, watercolor, pastel, or graphite, my art is influenced by the ancient Greek and Roman tradition of still-life and landscape paintings frequently found on the walls of guest quarters in private domiciles such as those located in Pompeii. These images provided a private devotional area and visual banquet for the guests and evoked an impression of hospitality and generosity. This ancient tradition is the undertone of my artwork. “Still-life with White Pitcher and Pomegranates” focuses on the desiccated leathery skin of the pomegranates and the reflective quality of the ceramic vases. The cast shadow of the branch adds to the three-dimensionality of the painting. Click here to contact artist or for additional contact information visit page 81.
I am a studio artist. My art focuses primarily on realistic still-life and landscape paintings. I work in several media depending on the subject at hand. Whether oil, watercolor, pastel, or graphite, my art is influenced by the ancient Greek and Roman tradition of still-life and landscape paintings frequently found on the walls of guest quarters in private domiciles such as those located in Pompeii. These images provided a private devotional area and visual banquet for the guests and evoked an impression of hospitality and generosity. This ancient tradition is the undertone of my artwork. “Still-life with Orange” incorporates complementary colors to create an agreeable composition. The translucent quality of the orange slice and the reflective surface of the vases provide additional interest for the viewer, while the eucalyptus pods and oak branch add depth. 70
