Duane Brown

Argentine Tango, Oil Painting

2025

Artist Comments
This painting captures an intimate moment between two dancers. Artist Duane Brown uses a restrained yet intentional palette. The pale dress of the woman contrasts with the darker suit of the man, emphasizing both their distinct forms and their connection. Clean lines and smooth brushwork give the piece a modern, stylized quality, focusing on the essence of movement and emotion rather than elaborate detail.

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, tango, couple, bold, figure, performance, music, duo, back, people, modern , oil painting, yellow

Argentine Tango
Duane Brown
Oil painting on stretched canvas
Finished black edges
Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front
2025
30 in. h x 24 in. w x 2 in. d
3 lbs. 0 oz.