Graphite Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Abstract drawing on paper of graphic bold lines in an antique wood frame with gold detail Graphite and pale blue colored pencil 28 x 21 inches framed This vertical, black, white and light blue graphite and acrylic drawing was inspired by the Russian Constructivist art movement. The work is drawn in an abstracted cubist style where the artist composes bold white overlapping arcs on a black background with cross hatching details of light blue acrylic. Through the continuous layering of the graphite pencil and acrylic the artist makes interesting thick, shard like shapes. The pale blue acrylic is concentrated at the center of the drawing and radiates outward, creating interesting depth and textural effects. The artist fit the original drawing to a mid century modern wood frame, measuring 28 x 21 inches. The frame exhibits some wear consistent with age, which is an intentional decision made by the artist. About the artist: A recent visit to David Dew Bruner’s train depot converted artist studio in Valatie, NY confirmed that the man does not sleep. Nor has he entirely put to rest the various series of graphite drawings on paper presented in a stunning array of mid-century and antique frames that were exhibited at the gallery last year. The still lives and figures inspired by artists like Velasquez, Morandi, and Lindner are morphing on a continuum of brilliance; the highly graphic influences of the Italian futurists like Giacomo Balla and Marcel du Champs, as well as the more obscure English Vortex movement have taken hold of Bruner’s intuitive approach to design as he channels it into his own drawings. The series of Infanta figures are emboldened with a new perspective and scaled up in size. A recent series of Arcs reference the gestural abstract shapes prevalent in the aesthetic of the Russian Constructivists. These works explore depth, movement, space and repetition that is more about design than reference. Bruner tastefully pairs drawings with a vintage frame from his collection, refashioning mirror frames from the 1960s or hand painting an antique Italian frame...

Figurative abstract cubist style drawing inspired by the Infanta Margarita in an antique gold frame “Infanta IX” by Hudson Valley artist, David Dew Bruner, made in 2024 9.5 x 7.5 inc...

Abstract, figurative portrait drawing on paper in antique frame Graphite on paper in vintage frame 13 x 17.5 inches framed / 10 x 13 inches unframed Signs of wear on framing is cons...

Lunar Oculus VII (Monochrome Drawing of Geometric Abstraction in Vintage Frame) by David Dew Bruner 2019 graphite on paper 38 x 33 inches framed in unique vintage frame *there is min...

Balla Duchamps #2: Modern, Abstract Futurist Style Drawing in Antique Gold frame graphite drawing on paper in vintage gold frame Paper size: 16 x 20.5 inches 20.5 x 26 x 2 inches f...

Abstract cubist style graphite drawing inspired by the famous figurative painting "Olympia" by Edouard Manet "Olympia IV" by Hudson Valley based artist, David Dew Bruner graphite on ...

Figurative abstract cubist style drawing inspired by paintings by Richard Lindner in an antique cherry wood frame “Lindner Woman VI” by Hudson Valley artist, David Dew Bruner, made i...

Lunar Oculus IV (Monochrome Drawing of Geometric Abstraction in Vintage Frame) by David Dew Bruner 2024 graphite on paper 28.5 x 25 inches framed / 20 x 16 inches unframed David Dew...

Lunar Oculus III (Monochrome Drawing of Geometric Abstraction in Vintage Frame) by David Dew Bruner 2024 graphite on paper 29 x 17 inches framed / 24 x 11.5 inches unframed David De...

Abstract black-and-white still life drawing of bottles on a surface by David Dew Bruner graphite on paper 19.5 x 38.5 x 1.75 inches Framed in vintage frame, hangs flush to the wall ...

Abstract cubist style still life graphite drawing inspired by Giorgio Morandi's bottle paintings "Morandi 19” by Hudson Valley artist, David Dew Bruner, made in 2023 Graphite on pap...

Abstract cubist style still life graphite drawing inspired by Giorgio Morandi's bottle paintings "Morandi 15” by Hudson Valley artist, David Dew Bruner, made in 2023 Graphite on pap...