Artist Information:
Sam Thorp
Tarentum, PA
United States
Member Since: Mar 2006
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Artist Statement:
My art is a way of
communicating the resolving of
the conflicts that occurs in
all our lives. Whether it is a
confrontation with another,
struggle against the world, or
a clash against ourselves; the
figurative imagery represents
the conflict as it is worked
out on paper or canvas. When
my work is going well I feel a
sense of power and rhythm from
the action of drawing, of
moving through space with
minimal effort and
obstruction. No distraction
just on to the next move. Much
like mastering Tai Chi or some
other martial art.
I am constantly searching for
the right pose to convey the
right body language. I want a
certain amount of challenge to
the forms, negative space and
contour. I try to use colors
that have vibrancy. The most
important element for me is
gesture it is the movement of
the line I enjoy most.
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Artist Exhibitions:
New Show with Unblurred
THROUGH THE WINDOW Carolyn
Wenning and Sam Thorp will
have their work on display.
Carolyn’s painterly style
mixed with Sam’s
observations should prove to
be an excellent display of
Pittsburgh’s premiere
artists. Please stop by on
Friday July 3rd 6-10 pm or ...
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Artist Galleries:
Coming Soon!
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Artist Reviews:
http://diggingpitt.blogspot.com
/2008/09/voyeuristic-intentions
-by-sam-thorp-at.html
Works from Sam
Thorp'sVoyeuristic Intentions
series are on exhibit at
Wixard of Oddities. The
gallery does short shows, so
try to get there soon!
Several of the pieces are
framed with reclaimed windows,
playing up the ...
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Collections:
Coming Soon!
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Commissions:
Coming Soon!
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Sam Thorp's Free Artist Portfolio
Welcome to Sam Thorp's Portfolio.
My art is a way of communicating the resolving of the conflicts that occurs in all our lives. Whether it is a confrontation with another, struggle against the world, or a clash against ourselves; the figurative imagery represents the conflict as it is worked out on paper or canvas. When my work is going well I feel a sense of power and rhythm from the action of drawing, of moving through space with minimal effort and obstruction. No distraction just on to the next move. Much like mastering Tai Chi or some other martial art.
I am constantly searching for ... |
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