Krzis Lorent

Lorent works with the human figure and typically handles nudes and portraits. His work is very expressionistic, and he uses material and mark making to add interest to his subjects. In my opinion, his work reflects upon his mission statement because he emphasizes the figure in an almost dream-like, fairy tale manner. Lorent is interested in bringing color and action to simple gestures and poses, which is the very reason his work appeals to me.

Belinda Eaton

Contemporary artist Belinda Eaton's work involves paintings and portraits. Her portraits convey interesting people, allowing her final pieces to be portraits that are actually interesting to look at. She places her figures in engaging viewpoints and uses lively color and contrast to bring visual appeal to her very realistic paintings. Eaton uses a lot of decorative print to also enhance her subjects. I'm interested in the way she captures the human figure and brings insight to each of her characters. Her work appeals to me because I become involved with who these figures are as people because of the way she handles her material, compostion, and execution.

Dion Archibald

Mission Statement: Archibald's work is "a personal exploration of the subject and the materials used to create the work." I enjoy Dion Archibald's portraits and other paintings because we have similiar taste in illustration. My work consists of portraits and other drawings involving the human subject, and I most enjoy using watercolor paint to emphasize media and mark making. Archibald's work stays true to his mission statement because his paintings of landscapes, people, and other subjects enhance color, line, composition, and other mark making elements. His work is based upon aesthetic quality.

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