“Western nouveau” is how Thomas Blackshear II characterizes his arresting portraits of cowboys and Indians. Curves, leaves, and animals often adorn the figurative artworks. Art nouveau was an international art and architecture movement that prevailed from 1890 to 1910, inspired by plant forms and nature. Blackshear has an affinity for this decorative style that accentuates linear contours and relies on a color palette of muted greens, yellows, browns, and blues. “Art nouveau incorporated nature with artistic expression. It took the curvy lines and organic shapes
THOMAS BLACKSHEAR II
Jul 18, 2023
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