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Inspiration From Artists Wk 180 Featuring Artists : Robert Moore and Phill May

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Paul (Dixie) Dean

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Welcome to this weeks thread , sorry I’m late opening  the thread sat in the shade listening to som trad jazz and totally forgot the time .  This weeks featuring artists are .Robert Moore and Phill May . Jenny will ope with her introduction to Robert Moore , and on Wednesday I will introduce Phill May .  I’m off back to listen to the jazz , have a good week and enjoy your art . Over to you Jenny.

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ROBERT MOORE, born 1957, is an American artist who was raised on the family farm in Idaho near the Snake River which sparked his appreciation for nature.  He began his higher education by obtaining a BSc degree with teaching credentials in art, followed by a full scholarship to the Art Centre College of Design in California where he graduated with honours and a BFA in Illustration. Unusually for an artist, he is colourblind and perceives the world predominantly in blues and yellows.  As a result, he paints with an emphasis on values and pays great attention to the mix of dark and light colours he uses in each painting.  He usually gets an assistant to lay out his colours on his palette in a precise and pre-determined order so he knows exactly what colour he is reaching for.  He paints in oils and focuses on surface textures using a wide variety of tools.  Following an accident where he broke his dominant  left wrist, he adapted to paint with his right hand and now paints with both hands, sometimes simultaneously. He prefers painting on location to best express the immediate impression of each subject.  His use of vivid colours reveals a spiritually inspired joy and his travels have taken him to China, Europe, Canada and extensively throughout the US.

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Tessa Gwynne

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Thanks Jenny for the very interesting background on this artist. The idea of painting with both hands at the same time is a bit mind boggling, also how he deals with colour blindness. I have chosen a few less colourful and one where I find the colour more pleasing.
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Tony Auffret

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Well Jenny's selection certainly hits you in the face with its riot of colour.   Oddly, I think I prefer them to his more sober work, though I am not sure I would have one on my wall.   Looking for other works was a little confusing as there seems to be an American Pop Artist by the name of Robert S Moore, but I came across this one that appealed.

Alan Bickley

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I particularly like the middle one of Tessa’s selection, subtle tones that I can relate to and are restful on the eyes… not overly keen on his really colourful works - that’s no taking anything away re his painting abilities, because he is very talented!
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Another interesting choice of artist. I do like all the paintings shown, here. I'm wondering if the paintings are so vibrant because the air quality is better. It does make a difference.
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Paul (Dixie) Dean

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What a superb artist , very talented and what an achievement overcoming his limitations, very inspiring. I like his work as it’s trees one of my favourite subjects, his choice of colour is a bit to bright for my wall , but it’s all beautifully done. 
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Lewis Cooper

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At first I thought his colour blindness would cause him problems.  But that’s me not thinking it through…he’s seeing his paintings as he sees the world, and, apparently, we all see colours  slighty differently.  Marvellous work, I like both his vivid and more subdued art.  As for having the ability to paint with both hands at once…well…I’m barnswoggled. A good find Jenny.

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Paul (Dixie) Dean

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Phill May 1864 - 1903 was an English caricaturist who with his vigorous economy of line played an important role in moving away from Victorian style of illustration towards the creation of modern humorous cartoon. He was born in Wortley near Leeds , the son of a engineer who died when May was nine years old , his mother was the daughter of Eugene MacCarthy one time manager of the Dufy Land theatre. There is a full biography of his life available online n Wikipedia, worth a read to get the background of his life .  I’m sure he will be familiar to some of you and probably know to Lew , who has an interest in this type of artwork. I hope you enjoy my selection and fine more on line , please post any you find interesting.
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Lewis Cooper

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I didn’t know this one Paul.  I’ll look him up.  From the pictures posted I’m assuming he wasn’t solely a caricaturist…no reason why he should be, he’d work in the style the job called for.  The second picture posted looks like a caricature, and I like it. There’s always somebody new to discover whatever your interest.
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This artist is often described as a caricaturist, and he was, but my own personal take on what constitutes caricature is not met by this artist.  Irrelevant of course, because it's just my opinion.  But he was a skilled artist, and I enjoy his work.  This is caricature... ...and this... ...and this... But I'm more taken with the outlandish caricature that was being produced in his time elsewhere, and now of course. I find his more conventional drawings much more to my taste... The last of the above is a fine humorous drawing, but I wouldn't call it caricature.  It's certainly characterful. This drawing (below) makes a fine point... I especially like the style of this bookplate he designed...
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