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RICHARD YOUNG
Wokingham, Berkshire - United Kingdom


Beautiful figurative fine art of R Young


Original Artworks (20)

Richard Young; Turkish Delight, 2008, Original Painting Oil, 61 x 91 cm. Artwork description: 241 Fine art original oil painting created using a knife. A carefully composed, contemporary but photo- realistic painting of beautiful Turkish bellydancer Ozlem Odilsu, full of passion, drama and emotion. Take her home today  ...
Richard Young
Original Oil Painting, 2008
61 x 91 cm (24.0 x 35.8 inches)
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Richard Young; Last Tango In Paris, 2007, Original Painting Oil, 91 x 61 cm. Artwork description: 241 Fine art original figurative tango dance oil painting on a stretched cotton canvas, created using a knife. There s a high level of fine detail in this carefully composed, contemporary but photo- realistic painting. The Argentinian tango dancers are so passionate in the Louvre, Paris, the heart ...
Richard Young
Original Oil Painting, 2007
91 x 61 cm (35.8 x 24.0 inches)
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Richard Young; Sultry Dancer, 2012, Original Painting Oil, 61 x 91 cm. Artwork description: 241 Fine art original figurative modern dance oil painting on a 91cm x 61cm stretched cotton canvas created using a knife, as is my technique. There s a very high level of fine detail in this carefully composed, contemporary but photo- realistic painting. The ballerina model is simply ...
Richard Young
Original Oil Painting, 2012
61 x 91 cm (24.0 x 35.8 inches)
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Richard Young; Demure Ballerina, 2017, Original Painting Oil, 76 x 102 cm. Artwork description: 241 Fine art original figurative ballerina oil painting of Alessandra Ferri on a 102cm x 76cm stretched canvas, created using a knife, as is my technique. There s a very high level of fine detail in this carefully composed, contemporary but photo- realistic painting. Alessandra is simply beautiful. ...
Richard Young
Original Oil Painting, 2017
76 x 102 cm (29.9 x 40.2 inches)
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Richard Young; Dancing With The Stars, 2018, Original Painting Oil, 122 x 91 cm. Artwork description: 241 Fine art original oil painting on a stretched 91cm x 122cm cotton canvas created using a knife. There s a very high level of fine detail in this carefully composed, contemporary but photo- realistic painting. The traditional ballerinas are simply beautiful and graceful in their performance. It ...
Richard Young
Original Oil Painting, 2018
122 x 91 cm (48.0 x 35.8 inches)
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Richard Young; Intense Ballerina, 2010, Original Painting Oil, 61 x 91 cm. Artwork description: 241 Fine art original oil painting on a stretched 61cm x 91cm cotton canvas, created using a knife, as is my technique.  Theres a very high level of fine detail in this carefully composed, contemporary but photo- realistic painting.  The modern dance ballerina is simply beautiful.  Its a ...
Richard Young
Original Oil Painting, 2010
61 x 91 cm (24.0 x 35.8 inches)
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Richard Young; Dance Intensity, 2016, Original Painting Oil, 61 x 91 cm. Artwork description: 241 Fine art original oil painting on a stretched 91cm x 61cm cotton canvas created using a knife.  Theres a very high level of fine detail in this carefully composed, contemporary but photo- realistic painting.  The modern dance ballerina is simply beautiful.  Its an intense, quirky and sensual ...
Richard Young
Original Oil Painting, 2016
61 x 91 cm (24.0 x 35.8 inches)
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Richard Young; With Deftness, 2012, Original Painting Oil, 61 x 91 cm. Artwork description: 241 Fine art original figurative modern dance oil painting on a 91cm x 61cm stretched cotton canvas created using a knife, as is my technique.  Theres a very high level of fine detail in this carefully composed, contemporary but photo- realistic painting.  The ballerina model is simply beautiful.  ...
Richard Young
Original Oil Painting, 2012
61 x 91 cm (24.0 x 35.8 inches)
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Richard Young; Subtle Confidence, 2018, Original Painting Oil, 61 x 91 cm. Artwork description: 241 Fine art original oil painting on a stretched 91cm x 61cm canvas created by myself, Richard Young, using a knife and lots of passion. . .The detail is superb and the aloof composition of the beautiful ballerina would complement any tasteful home dA(c)cor.  This painting was featured ...
Richard Young
Original Oil Painting, 2018
61 x 91 cm (24.0 x 35.8 inches)
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Richard Young; Serene Tranquility, 2018, Original Painting Oil, 122 x 91 cm. Artwork description: 241 Fine art oil painting on a 91cm x 122cm stretched cotton canvas created entirely using a knife.  This is a very large, traditional feature painting that oozes passion, emotion, drama, grace and expression.  Each ballerina has her own individual personality in her expression and posture.  The high ...
Richard Young
Original Oil Painting, 2018
122 x 91 cm (48.0 x 35.8 inches)
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Richard Young; Secret Rehearsal, 2016, Original Painting Oil, 61 x 91 cm. Artwork description: 241 Fine art oil painting on a stretched 61cm x 91cm canvas created using a knife.  A very contemporary silhouette style composition for that minimalist appearance to complement a discerning home dA(c)cor.  This painting was a finalist in the Gloucester Art in the City open exhibition and ...
Richard Young
Original Oil Painting, 2016
61 x 91 cm (24.0 x 35.8 inches)
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Richard Young; Refined Grace, 2011, Original Painting Oil, 61 x 91 cm. Artwork description: 241 Fine art original oil painting on a stretched 91cm x 61cm cotton canvas created using a knife.  Theres a very high level of fine detail in this carefully composed, contemporary but photo- realistic painting.  The classical dance ballerina Susan Jaff is simply beautiful.  Its a simple, soft ...
Richard Young
Original Oil Painting, 2011
61 x 91 cm (24.0 x 35.8 inches)
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Richard Young; Private Dancer, 2018, Original Painting Oil, 61 x 91 cm. Artwork description: 241 Fine art original oil painting on a 91cm x 61cm stretched cotton canvas, created using a knife.  Theres a very high level of fine detail in this carefully composed, contemporary but photo- realistic painting, full of complementary earthy colours.  The ballerina model is simply beautiful.  Its a ...
Richard Young
Original Oil Painting, 2018
61 x 91 cm (24.0 x 35.8 inches)
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Richard Young; Invitation To Dance, 2015, Original Painting Oil, 76 x 102 cm. Artwork description: 241 Fine art original oil painting on a stretched 76cm x 102cm cotton canvas, created using a knife, as is my technique.  Theres a very high level of fine detail in this carefully composed, contemporary but photo- realistic painting.  The modern dance ballerina is simply beautiful.  Its a ...
Richard Young
Original Oil Painting, 2015
76 x 102 cm (29.9 x 40.2 inches)
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Richard Young; Into The Light, 2018, Original Painting Oil, 61 x 91 cm. Artwork description: 241 Fine art original oil painting created using a knife.  Theres a very high level of fine detail in this carefully composed, contemporary but photo- realistic painting.  The ballerina model is simply beautiful.  Its a sensual composition, full of hidden meaning, passion, drama and emotion.  Shes oblivious to ...
Richard Young
Original Oil Painting, 2018
61 x 91 cm (24.0 x 35.8 inches)
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Richard Young; Individuality, 2016, Original Painting Oil, 61 x 91 cm. Artwork description: 241 Fine art original oil painting on a 91cm x 61cm stretched canvas created using a knife, as is my technique.  Theres a very high level of fine detail in this carefully composed, contemporary but photo- realistic painting.  The ballerina model is simply beautiful.  Its a simple yet ...
Richard Young
Original Oil Painting, 2016
61 x 91 cm (24.0 x 35.8 inches)
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Richard Young; Freedom, 2018, Original Painting Oil, 61 x 91 cm. Artwork description: 241 Fine art original oil painting on a stretched cotton canvas, created using a knife.  Theres a very high level of fine detail in this carefully composed, contemporary but photo- realistic painting.  The ballerina model is simply beautiful.  Its a sensual composition, full of hidden meaning, passion, drama ...
Richard Young
Original Oil Painting, 2018
61 x 91 cm (24.0 x 35.8 inches)
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Richard Young; Eclectic Dancer, 2010, Original Painting Oil, 61 x 91 cm. Artwork description: 241 Fine art original oil painting on a stretched 91cm x 61cm cotton canvas created using a knife.  Theres a very high level of fine detail in this carefully composed, contemporary but photo- realistic painting.  The modern dance ballerina is simply beautiful.  Its a simple, soft and gentle ...
Richard Young
Original Oil Painting, 2010
61 x 91 cm (24.0 x 35.8 inches)
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Richard Young; Divine Grace, 2009, Original Painting Oil, 61 x 91 cm. Artwork description: 241 Fine art original oil painting on a stretched 91cm x 61cm cotton canvas created using a knife.  Theres a very high level of fine detail in this carefully composed, contemporary but photo- realistic painting.  The modern dance ballerina is simply beautiful.  Its a simple, soft and gentle ...
Richard Young
Original Oil Painting, 2009
61 x 91 cm (24.0 x 35.8 inches)
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Richard Young; Composure, 2018, Original Painting Oil, 61 x 91 cm. Artwork description: 241 Fine art original oil painting on a stretched 61cm x 91cm cotton canvas created using a knife, as is my technique.  Theres a very high level of fine detail in this carefully composed, contemporary but photo- realistic painting.  The ballerina model is simply beautiful and athletic in ...
Richard Young
Original Oil Painting, 2018
61 x 91 cm (24.0 x 35.8 inches)
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Artist Statement

I am a self-taught professional Artist, born in Yorkshire, in 1961, and now based in Reading, UK where I have my office and studio.
Though I have always had a flair for pencil and chalk drawing, I graduated in engineering in 1983 and with a passion to travel, I initially pursued a career as a design consultant in various managerial roles with international design consulting companies, residing primarily in the Middle East. Nevertheless, an artisan at heart, I returned to Commercial Art in 2003, initially as a semi-professional artist and have extensively developed my own personal style and technique. I create all oil paintings entirely using a knife, often in a limited colour palette and mixing only on the canvas.
The style of my artwork is modern, yet classical traditional and occasionally contemporary. The compositions are influenced and inspired by the realism and romanticism of my favourite post renaissance classical Masters and their timeless, romantic masterpieces. My artwork compositions mostly entail dramatic lighting and shading, in a high contrast. I simply adore light and am fascinated with its arguably undue influence on any subject.
Predominantly figurative, I aim to capture a carefully composed aloof anonymity, mood, atmosphere, drama, passion and emotion of the performance in a frozen realism, rather than characteristic individual representation of the performers themselves.
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