Practically Fluent, Figurative Abstract

SHIPPED IN A TUBE - REQUIRES STRETCHING

"Practically Fluent" by PEZ Artist is a profound figurative abstract painting that maps the internal friction and psychological challenges of trying to assimilate into modern society. The artwork uses fractured forms and a muted, restrained palette to illustrate the exhaustion of masking and code-switching, capturing the tension between individual vulnerability and rigid social structures.

Process - I want my images to feel original, there is no mass production here, NO STENCILS, NO SPRAY PAINT. I conceive images and characters then bring them to life with mostly small brushes and palette knives - contextualised within colour and narratives.

*Look out for the video links of my studio process in many of my listings.

Finish - I paint with semi-gloss mediums, so my work has a natural, subtle sheen to it. I avoid gloss varnish. I want my paintings to be seen from all aspects. If I feel the piece needs a sealer I will add that but I don't want my images getting lost behind reflections. I want the images to show the depth and variation of their layers.

STRETCHING & FRAMING
I give my collectors the chance to purchase my paintings unstretched. This gives you the option to take advantage of Bluethumb’s free framing or go with unstretched if you want to keep costs down. Working like this also allows the painting to extend around the edges, which means the artwork will look great with or without a decorative frame.
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**TOP TEN ARTIST ON BLUETHUMB**

2023, 22 & 21 - Bluethumb Art Prize Finalist.

"I'm about the narrative. I want my images to unfold… invite you to explore."
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This is me... sitting in cafes watching the world go by, collating sketches from observation then taking that to the canvas and brewing a cocktail community around personal experiences. I’m preserving the observational element and fusing it with intuitive imagery and colour. Ultimately I'm indulging my fascination with human development, relationships and community evolution. I strive to engage with a restricted palette, simplified imagery and a playful approach to common tropes and perceptions.

To give you a brief background, my wife and I currently work as full time Artists in our studios in beautiful Port Douglas. I’ve spent most of my professional career working in television and print media as an editor, camera operator and graphic designer. Much of this has been based out of the U.K., working and travelling with my amazing wife, Cheryl, an insanely talented professional artist of more than 25 years. She opened my eyes to Antoni Tapes, Ben Nicholson, Ralph Steadman, Cy Twombly and John Olsen, the list is endless and the experiences are priceless. I can credit her for encouraging me to take my musings more seriously and stepping out of the shadows - have a squizz at her BT profile Cheryl Harrison MA!

So, I hope you enjoy my paintings. They are meticulously executed and are of a quality that will hold their own in any space, contact me if you have any questions.