Henry David Potwin

"Family Drama" Colorful Contemporary Pink and Blue Figurative Abstract 2016

SOLD

Material

Oil on canvas

About

Vivid, colorful contemporary painting done by Texan artist Henry David Potwin. This work features a female figure holding a baby figure behind her head upside down, while arguing with a male figure with his tongue sticking out. Signed at the bottom right corner. Titled and dated on reverse. Currently unframed, but options are available.

Artist Biography

Born in Dallas, Texas David Potwin is the oldest of three children. He first started to paint at the age of 8 years old. As a young boy, Potwin's family would summer vacation in Taos, New Mexico. During the family vacations in 1965, he met artist Eric Gibberd who became his mentor for years to come. David attended the University of Houston Fine Arts program from 1969 to 1974. He studied alongside and under a great group of artists in a building called "The Annex" His subjects range from landscapes, portraits, cityscapes to those that are personal to the artist, idiosyncratic, humorous, and socially aware.

Dimensions

H 10 in x W 9 in x D 1 in