Mixed media artist Joseph Coventry presents a fascinating collection of surreal, neo-expressionist paintings. View more of his art here.
“Black and White Portrait” oil on canvas, 36″ x 36″
I am a lifelong artist who has been painting and drawing since the age of four years. Born in Tacoma, Washington in 1957, I grew up in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
“Fixed Karma, oil and spray paint on canvas, 48″ x 36”
During my life, I have lived all over the country, eventually settling in Santa Fe and then outside of Albuquerque, New Mexico.
“Portrait Catharsis” oil and spray paint on masonite panel, 24″ x 18″
My primary work is in painting and collage, but I return to drawing on occasion.
“Green Portrait” acrylic, ink, paint, marker and collage on paper, 24″ x 18″
Currently I am combining figurative work with abstraction and abstract portraiture.
“Abstract Buddha 2″ acrylic, ink, marker and collage on paper, 24″ x 18”
I use oils, acrylic, spray paint, ink, markers and collage, as mentioned, on canvas, paper or wood.
“Storm Before the Calm” collage, black gesso and spray paint on canvas, 24″ x 36″
My influences are Phillip Guston, Manabu Mabe (as well as other Japanese abstract artists) and Jean Michele Basquiat. I often find inspiration in the lyrics of Tom Waits.
“Self Portrait” oil and collage on paper, 24″ x 18″
Retirement after 40 years of nursing has allowed me to finally focus full-time on my artwork. I made art all through my working life and never considered it a hobby or a side hustle.
“Idiot Box” oil, acrylic and collage on canvas, 36″ x 36″
Art for me has been a sanctuary as a child, a refuge from a stressful job and catharsis following serious illness.
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