A WINTER FOLK ART SHOW

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John Whipple
December 3, 2010 - January 2, 2011
Opening Reception: Friday, December 3rd; 8-11 PM


The subject matter of John Whipple’s somewhat antiquated and weathered looking paintings has no particular rhyme or reason but each one of his creations are fascinating. Whipple starts most of his work with a wood panel, primarily using Finland birch because of the wood's beautiful grain and light color, pushing different painting processes through experimentation, sometimes taking old paper and collaging it for the base pattern. He also frequently integrates the grain of the wood into the imagery by drawing the design in charcoal and using a kneadable eraser to create highlights and define form. Once satisfied with the image, Whipple seals the drawing into the wood which serves to bring out the wood's grain and luster, then carefully layers thin transparent oil glazes over the drawing. Letting the oils completely dry between layers, Whipple builds up the color intensity while still allowing the drawing and wood grain to be seen. Whipple also sculpts, incorporating just about every found object imaginable into his pieces. John Whipple works and lives in Central Florida.

Contact the Gallery Director for availability and purchase info: (323) 666-7667

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Heartless Oil & charcoal on paper 14" x 17" $1,200.00	Over-Caffeinated Oil & charcoal on paper 14" x 17" $1,200.00	Cold-Blooded Oil & charcoal on paper 14" x 17" $1,200.00 Sold
Sycophant Oil & charcoal on paper 14" x 17" $1,200.00	Bad Temper Oil & charcoal on paper 14" x 17" $1,200.00	Homeless Oil & charcoal on paper 14" x 17" $1,200.00
Flibbertigibbet Oil & charcoal on paper 14" x 17" $1,200.00	Sticky Fingers Oil & charcoal on paper 14" x 17" $1,200.00	Smoker Oil & charcoal on sheet metal 36" x 48" $3,200.00
Big-Boned Oil & charcoal on sheet metal 36" x 48" $3,200.00	Scrappy Oil & charcoal on sheet metal 36" x 48" $3,200.00	Superiority Complex Oil & charcoal on sheet metal 36" x 48" $3,200.0