EVENING
BLUE Oil
on panel 36" x 18" AVAILABLE CONTEMPLATION Oil on canvas 36" x 24"
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NORTHERN
LIGHT Oil
on panel 24" x 18" AVAILABLE |
REFLECTIONS Oil
on panel 36" x 24" AVAILABLE |
MODERN
X Oil
on linen 30" x 48" "Goddess
of Art Award" ASTA 2012 AVAILABLE |
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DORI Oil on panel 36" x 24" n SOLD |
UNVEILED Oil on panel 16" x 20" n SOLD |
FIRE & ICE Oil on canvas 48" x 24" n SOLD
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MIDNIGHT Oil on panel 20" x 16" n SOLD |
BLUE Oil on panel 20" x 24" n SOLD |
SERENITY Oil on canvas 30" x 30" n
SOLD
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MOONLIGHT Oil on panel 20"
x 16" |
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D R A M A T I C R E A L I S M "Illuminating the
figure in a whole new way" Infusing the paintings with color makes the figure come to life in a vibrant way. Honoring the traditions of classical
paintings yet bringing a contemporary look to the scene. |
“These new figure paintings represent a new
style for me in which the figure is illuminated in a whole new way with multiple light sources and color splashes penetrating
the composition”, says Clapper. “My new style is influenced by different art movements throughout
history. I use glazing and careful blending of paint that the Dutch still life masters perfected. The compositions at
times give homage to the great figure painters of the past like Bouguereau, Sargent, Gerome and Alma-Tadema. Dramatic
lighting and extreme colors create a contemporary and fresh look that bring the paintings into the 21st century”.
“I have been collecting art for over 30 years from
some of the best living representational artists and I must admit that I am totally amazed as to what Don Clapper accomplishes
in his new paintings”, says art collector Bill Rowett from New Hampshire. “The use of color and lighting and then
the wild cast shadows create something totally new and different. He is definitely showing the art critics that creative realism
is alive and well in the contemporary art world and I highly recommend his work to the discerning collector. I have known
him for many years and I am always excited to see his new work."
