D.M. Ridley Art

Doug Newton’s hyper-real paintings observe reality, explore translucency, reflections and luminosity, and dazzle the viewer with all the ways light can transform our perceptions. His subject matter concentrates on still lives of food, toys, candy and household objects. In addition to many group shows across the country, Mr. Newton’s show, “HARD CANDY and other confections” represents his fifth solo exhibition. His paintings have been collected in numerous private collections. Mr. Newton resides in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, NY. Dr. Sonia Coman writes in her essay, Doug Newton’s hard candy: the confection of painting Doug Newton’s paintings are about… painting. The hyperrealist technique of trompe l’oeil or “trick the eye” is knowingly playful. It simultaneously calls attention to the illusion of a different material—for example, translucent candy wrappers—and the reality of the layers of paint, masterfully applied to the canvas. In that, Newton’s paintings pay homage to an esteemed series of trompe l’oeil masters, from Inquisition-era Spanish painter Francisco de Zurbarán to Gilded-Age American painter William Michael Harnett...

Elizabeth Zanzinger's (US based) "The Leap" is a masterfully created realistic oil landscape still-life. This painting measures at 40 x 28 inches, and is framed at 42 x 30 inches re...

This modern still life diptych by Gio Bellagio is inspired by ancient Greek ceramic vessels. The pots are adorned with minimalist patterns reminiscent of Greek geometry, emphasising...

This modern still life diptych by Gio Bellagio is inspired by ancient Greek ceramic vessels. The pots are adorned with minimalist patterns reminiscent of Greek geometry, emphasising...

Elizabeth Zanzinger's (US based) "Onions II" is a masterfully created realistic oil still-life. This painting measures at 12 x 8 inches, and is framed at 13.50 x 9.50 inches ready t...

Elizabeth Zanzinger's (US based) "Cowboy Kettle" is an oil painting that depicts a whimsical still life featuring a copper kettle with artichokes. Elizabeth Zanzinger is an award-w...

Julie Beck's "Idols, Not Masters" is an oil painting on canvas panel that measures 18 x 18 inches framed and is ready to hang. Artist Biography: Julie Beck was born and raised in We...

Patrick Nevin's (US based) "Vanitas with Marine Corps Coin" is an oil painting that depicts a human skull situated with an orange, a Marine Corps coin, ...

Look for Free Shipping at Checkout Scarlet Red Rose Oil on canvas gallery wrapped 36" x 36". This is in Susan Meek's Rose Series. The scarlet rose signifies profound love, courage,...

A still life painting of three sea shells from my collection. They are softly lit from the left, and painted from life in painterly realism.

Patrick Nevin's (US based) "Quoting Sagan" is an oil painting that depicts a human skull situated with books and letter blocks, and other various object...

Look for Free Shipping at Checkout Brass Incense Box with Carnations 12" x 16" oil on panel . Archival Frame Artist Comment : The brass incense burner in this painting belonged to...