"it may be the almost imperceptible tension between antecedent and descendant that finally gives this painting its subtle resonance....huh? Okay....that was something you won't here at the gallery.... What you will hear us say is....John VanDreal is from Salem, John studies and reports moments by continually sketching, writing and painting on multiple canvases. He also captures the actual pure color remnants from his pallet and employs it compositionally throughout the work providing a work that is a representation of artistic process, from basic subject sketch and composition through creative interpretation and the use of material and medium.
Jed Thomas....we promise not to carry on with...."This painting upholds the validity of not making things that evoke effect simply for the sake of effect. The viewer is then free of extraneous baggage. hmmmmm.
we do promise to tell you more about his narrative figures and how they tell a story to involve the viewer.
We hope that when you stop by the gallery you enjoy YOUR experience of viewing the artwork. We'd love to tell you more about all of our artists. See you soon.
