Duane Brown

Both Barrels, Oil Painting

2026

Artist Comments
The painting hits immediately with confrontation. That mechanical immediacy produces an adrenaline response: tension, alarm, the urge to duck or to meet the figure’s gaze. Light and shadow amplify the mood. Perspective and foreshortening manipulate emotional distance. The low, close viewpoint makes the shooter enormous, dominant, and uncompromising. The limited palette gives the piece a dour, gritty atmosphere that suggests dusk, exhaustion, or moral rust.

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: cowboy, shotgun, firearm, figure, figurative, man, narrow, portrait, hat, suit, people, western, modern , oil painting, brown

Both Barrels
Duane Brown
Oil painting on stretched canvas
Finished black edges
Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front
2026
30 in. h x 15 in. w x 1.5 in. d
3 lbs. 1 oz.