Not For Sale
This oil painting inspired by viewing the wood carvings of Francesco Pianta (1634-1690) in the Scuola Grandi di San Rocco in Venice in 2015. "Scandal" was my favourite carving, one of several wooden panels Pianta created in 1657-58 to represent allegorical secular figures. The vain old man pursues pleasure and amusements, neglecting more important things in life, and setting a poor example for youth. Bad behaviour brings with it remorse -- that's the theme of Scandal. I've enhanced the drama by setting my Scandal in a world of chiaroscuro, a strong contrast of light and shadow. Doing so helped me
| Date: | 2018 |
| Technique: | Oil on Linen on Dibond Panel |
| Styles: | Figurative, Realism |
| Contents: | Sculpture, Statue, Man, Portrait |
| Edition: | Original, one of a kind artwork |
| Framed Size: | 26in x 19in |
| Unframed Size: | 21in x 14in |
| Frame: | Framed |
| Weight: | 4.0 lb |
Alan Douglas Ray, AFCA
Toronto, Ontario
Alan is an academy-trained, traditional oil painter based in Toronto with a passion for portraiture, figurative art, and still life. He's the founder and past president of FCA Toronto. Alan also publishes an online resource centre for traditional oil painting materials & techniques.
"Inspired by the Old Masters, my paintings tend to depict quiet, private places with an air of mystery and intrigue."