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New Work

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Little Guy 11, 10x10x2.5 inches acrylic on stretched canvas

Little Guy 8, 10x10x2.5 inches on stretched canvas

The studio is filled with exciting pieces, and to be interesting in any way, these must not conform to tireless formula or current fad, but rather convey the vast variety of emotions, difficulties and joys that we all go through every day. My “Little Guy” series avoids the formulaic pitfall by being entirely emotional. “Paint what you are, paint what you believe, paint what you feel,” as recommended by Ben Shahn, and an artist cannot go wrong—counsel which I continue to put into practice.

“I learn by going where I have to go.” — Theodore Roethke from his poem The Waking

See more of my work @ Calloway Fine Art & Consulting in Washington, DC

Blue and White

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Gina, 36×36 inches, mixed media on canvas

Sally, 60×36 inches acrylic on canvas

Monroe, 60×36 inches acrylic on canvas

I’ve been having so much fun this summer in the studio painting with blues. So many shades and hues, muted and bold, thick and thin, rich and dull. Blues always have a huge impact on one’s psychology. Even unexpected. They can uplift and caress. Blue jeans, the sky, a lake, icing on a cake. Why not celebrate freedom, sensitivity and imagination with blue?

Yves Klein, “At first there is nothing, then there is a profound nothingness, after that a blue profundity.”

Henri Matisse: “A certain blue enters your soul. A certain red has an effect on your blood pressure.”

Ronnie in the Studio

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“Ronnie” in the studio with artist Leslie M. Nolan.

This handsome original painting on stretched canvas is 54″ High x 84″ Wide. Looks interesting and arresting on any wall, in any space. Don’t you just love work that asks questions! This one is filled with ambiguity and contrast, charm and quirkiness. There is no one answer to what it means. Like my economics professor used to say, “It depends.”

Summer in the Studio

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Washington DC Artist Leslie Nolan at the Studio

Loving this new artwork, 48×48 inches. Mysterious, hip and charming. Looks terrific in any space.

Rodrigo in the Studio

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Just finished this fun guy and am loving his bold take on life. At 68×66 inches, he makes a real pop of color and contemporary impact in any space.

Washington DC artist Leslie Nolan with Rodrigo, 68×66 painting on stretched canvas

Gabriel

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Gabriel, 36×36 inches painting

Am fascinated with camouflage these days. Hunter or hunted. Hidden messages. Hidden emotions. Also, it’s fun and clever. Pink spots make me smile.

Next Avenue

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https://www.nextavenue.org/4-second-act-artists-picturing-success/

Very excited to be featured in this article by Robert F. James in the Public Broadcasting Service online journal, Next Avenue. And, thanks to Danielle Glosser, Principal of Client Raiser, for putting us together.

Sylvie, 48×36 painting on canvas by Leslie Nolan, Washington, DC artist

New Work in Studio

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IMG_20200211_21010539668″x64″ mixed media on canvas, titled Jenna, in the studio. Bigger is definitely better and more fun.  This charming, clever gal makes a terrific addition to any space, forming a witty backdrop to conversation and creativity.  Contact the artist for purchase.

Sylvie

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Sylvie, 48×36 painting on canvas by Leslie Nolan, Washington, DC artist

Proud to display Sylvie, above, in the studio after this summer’s exhibition at CATO Institute’s “Freedom: Art as the Messenger” in Washington, DC.  Bold, stark, and arresting, Sylvie commands attention in a thoughtful way, open to many and varied interpretation.  While minimal in execution, it’s packed with potential in terms of content.  It looks great on any wall.  Contact me for purchase. Cheers