The definition of Provident, is making or indicative of timely preparation for the future… so I couldn’t think of a better name to emcompass over 4 decades of my artistic & creative journey as a fine artist. Specializing in high end painting illustrations, portrait art, commissioned pieces, limited edition art prints, abstracts, clothing & merchandise line. Welcome to Provident Artistry!
Oil paints are my primary medium. Although I’ve been known to use acrylic paints on occasion. The advantages of oil for painting images include greater flexibility, richer and denser color, the use of layers, and a wider range from light to dark. Oil paints also have a much slower drying time compared to other mediums, especially when lay
Oil paints are my primary medium. Although I’ve been known to use acrylic paints on occasion. The advantages of oil for painting images include greater flexibility, richer and denser color, the use of layers, and a wider range from light to dark. Oil paints also have a much slower drying time compared to other mediums, especially when layering oil’s. Oil is a slow drying paint which requires full drying before multiple layers are applied.
The 4 artist that have had the biggest impact on me besides my parent’s are Michelangelo, Leonardo Da Vinci, Charles White & Norman Rockwell. I was fortunate enough to visit to the Lourve Museum when I was 12yrs old & it‘s had a lasting impact on me & my view of art to this very day!