Wes Christensen Orig Pencil

Thought Insertion ARTIST: Wes Christensen (1949-2015) TITLE: Thought Insertion DATE: 1983 STYLE: Photorealism DESCRIPTION: Another amazing drawing by this talented LA artist; a beautiful colored pencil rendering of two men, each holding tools and engaged in some mysterious narrative . One holds a pencil and a French curve, the other, a pipe wrench. Every aspect is detailed and beautifully rendered with a rich and velvety quality that photos couldn't capture. PERIOD: 1980s MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES: Water media and gouache on paper, matted and framed under plexiglass SIGNATURE: "W Christensen 1983" LABELING: Also titled on front and with Koplin Del Rio Gallery label on back with full info PLACE OF ORIGIN: Los Angeles CONDITION: Excellent DIMENSIONS: 7" by 5" framed to 12 1/4" by 9 3/4" PROVENANCE: From the estate of a dedicated collector of Christensen's work. I have more pieces by this artist. BIOGRAPHY: Artist Wes Christensen, who painted magical narrative scenarios, was born in Rockford, Illinois, and moved with his family to La Mirada, California. In 1967 he attended the University of the Seven Seas, and continued his education at California State University at Long Beach where he received his B.A. degree in Comparative Literature, and continued with an M.A. degree in Fine Arts at California State University at San Francisco. He was also an instructor and graduate advisor at Laguna College of Art and Design. His numerous artworks, which relied upon figure painting, and representational art, illuminated manuscripts and the cinema, were exhibited nationwide in various solo and group exhibitions. He was represented early in his career by Space Gallery in West Los Angeles, and later at Koplin Del Rio in Culver City. Known for his devotion to art and literature and his support of other artists and his students, he became a popular figure in the Los Angeles art scene. [  p e n c i l p o i n t e r  > SHIPPING:  Free within the United States via USPS Parcel Select. INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING: Usually available; please inquire. SELLER:  Experienced and friendly, offering excellent service.  Please contact me with any questions.

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