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Anton Leanard - "Amsterdam " |
Amsterdam
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Amsterdam
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Oil on Canvas W: 2440mm x H: 1222mm x D: 3mm
Approx. Weight: 5kg This work is unframed Price US$ 9,663 Scale
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Anton Leanard
View all 1 works by Anton Leanard About Anton Anton Leanard is a modern master of palette knife oil painting, renowned for his ability to transform raw pigment into massive, vibrant masterpieces. He works with high-quality oils applied straight from the tube to the canvas, creating breathtaking multi-coloured compositions defined by their incredible depth, texture, and emotional resonance.Leanard's signature style relies on an uncompromising commitment to the impasto technique. Applying paint up to 4mm thick in some areas, he builds sculptural layers that capture light and shadow in real-time. Because he rarely uses chemical hardeners, his paintings undergo a meticulous, natural curing process that takes up to 12 months before the canvas can be safely stretched. This deliberate, slow-drying method ensures the oil paint remains flexible, preventing the cracking that often plagues heavy impasto work and guaranteeing the lifelong durability of each piece.While initially inspired by the precision and warmth of Leonid Afremov's early work, Leanard studied these techniques independently and evolved far beyond them. He has developed a distinct, complex visual language that surpasses traditional boundaries, making him one of the few contemporary artists globally capable of executing such large-scale, texturally complex work.A deeply introspective artist, Leanard navigates communication difficulties by channeling his entire voice into his art. Preferring the solitude of the studio to social engagement, his canvas acts as his primary connection to the world. To maintain his exacting standards and intense focus, Leanard strictly limits his production, producing just two to three smaller pieces per month, and dedicating his energy to creating only one oversized masterpiece every two months, making his work highly exclusive and sought-after by collectors. Price Range US$ 9,663-9,663 Exhibitions Mostly with National Art Project and private sales Find other:
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