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Artist Statement:
Malcolm Tuffnell
Is a tremendous talent in
contemporary figurative
painting.His works exist
between a realistic drawn
representation of the female
figure and an abstract use of
impasto and color. He has been
exploring the possibilities of
oil paint and pastel for over
30 years, with particular
attention paid to how color
layers interact with
eachother; specifically how
thin overglazes of a strong
color, for example phthalo
blue or rose red, can change
the character of the paint or
pastel underneath them in
unexpected ways, producing
many new colors while
neutralizing others into
grays. He has chosen the
female form as the subject of
his paintings for its
beauty,sensuality and
historical precedent. He uses
the fluidity of oil to express
the sensuality of nude skin.
Many of his works derive
inspiration from the frequent
opera and ballet performances
he attends, such as Madame
Butterfly and The Nutcracker
ballet. However, he does not
intend to illustrate a story
explicitly but instead to
suggest a more vague emotional
narrative.
Education/Accomplishments
From 1977-1979 Mr. Tuffnell
attended the University of
California, Santa Barbara and
studied with noted teacher
Gary Brown; when there he
traveled to Europe, where he
was inspired to ...
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Artist Galleries:
I have several pieces at
Orlando
Gallery, 18376 Ventura Blvd.,
Tarzana CA (Los Angeles area )
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Delphine Gallery has now
closed as of November 2007.
I had a solo show of figures &
landscapes at the University
Club in Santa Barbara CA Sept
10-Jan. 10, 2007.
I had a show of ...
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Andrew Alexander
Malcolm! it's so great to see some of your work out here, i want to see more! i miss you so much, and think of you ALL the time. I have some dear friends in San Diego, whom you would LOVE, two are musicians, and one is a gpx htiste and photog...you know, i bet they would model for you, the 2 girls are GORGEOUS..the guy's all right, too!all your paintings are FINE
eloe
You have created one then another and another expression of beauty. Your use of color is subtle, harmonious and still exciting.
I look forward to viewing new postings. Thank you.
Eloe
Per-Inge Isheden
Your nude pastel is very beautiful! Per-Inge I
Dr.O.P.Joshi
Dear Malcolm,
Your composition and color scheme is very attractive and will remain art of long term. Your oil paintings and pastels are of worth appriciable. Wish you long creative life.
O.P.Joshi
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