Artist Information:
June Stratton
Savannah, GA
United States
Member Since: Aug 2005
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Artist Statement:
My current paintings have
been described as kinetic
portraits. Although often
figurative, they are not
portraits in the traditional
sense; I am trying to capture
an essence of movement that
uniquely defines a subject.
I admire painters such as
Gerhard Richter and Francis
Bacon for their immensely
skillful figurative
representations. I am also,
inspired by the narrative,
lighting and compositional
examples in the films of
directors such as David Lynch
and Sam Mendes.
To begin my paintings, I
take hundreds of photographs
in one sitting and spend hours
carefully selecting three or
four images. These selections
become a template from which I
start the creative technique
on canvas, where the image
evolves.
The painting stages are
where the composition is
pushed for dramatic effect and
the desired level of
chiaroscuro, with layers of
luminous color, is realized.
This is best achieved in oil
paint. It is the painting
process that I enjoy the most
and I feel gives the subjects
in my paintings their soul.
As in film noir, I
illuminate shadowy figures in
mysterious environments to
embody a sensual and arcane
spirit. Viewing the art
should be an ongoing,
progressive experience where
elements of my painting are
not immediately...
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June Stratton's Free Artist Portfolio
Welcome to June Stratton's Portfolio. Browse Stratton's body of work: My current paintings have been described as kinetic portraits. Although often figurative, they are not portraits in the traditional sense; I am trying to capture an essence of movement that uniquely defines a subject.
I admire painters such as Gerhard Richter and Francis Bacon for their immensely skillful figurative representations. I am also, inspired by the narrative, lighting and compositional examples in the films of directors such as David Lynch and Sam Mendes.
To begin my paintings, I take hundreds of photographs in one sitting and spend hours carefully selecting three or four images. These selections become a template from... |
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Helton Creek Falls, 2004
Oil Painting,
60 x 48 X 1 inches
Price: US$ 8250
€: 6463
UK £: 5561
¥en: 807534
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Jazz Break, 2005
Oil Painting,
40 x 30 X 1 inches
Availability: Sold
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Smoking Man, 2006
Oil Painting,
48 x 24 X 1 inches
Price: US$ 7500
€: 5876
UK £: 5055
¥en: 734122
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Meghan II, 2006
Oil Painting,
48 x 36 X 1 inches
Availability: Sold
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