![]() ![]() I was inspired by the many 20th Century fashion books I had, finding myself attracted to the curved and sharp lines in the dress. He says, “I love fashion in general and buy a lot of clothes cut by certain designers. He draws inspiration from vintage subject matter, especially early 20th century French fashion, an aesthetic component that crosses over into his real life as well. There is something about setting up a bouquet and painting it that is very rewarding.” When I paint nudes and flowers, however, I like to paint live. I'll look through hundreds of pictures, and will usually pick a couple from that list. I often pick black and white photos that I can add an element of color and depth too. “Compositionally, I prefer simple subject matters and lines. “I choose images that my style works well with,” he says. When discussing his process, Cardinal explains that he prefers to work quickly as a means to preserve the initial intention that he set out to do when beginning a piece. Cardinal has also come to be known for his subtle yet radiant still lifes of flower bouquets, which Cynthia Packard has said remind her compositionality of his human figures. His fluidity, vague facial features, and incorporation of fashion make for a dynamic exploration of the feminine mystique. Citing influences ranging from French impressionists Monet, Cezanne and Degas to neo-expressionist Jean Michel Basquiat and renowned Provincetown painters Anne and Cynthia Packard, he has worked wonders with the female form, including the creation of over 50 variations of his most popular image, “The Running Girl,” originally based on a black and white photograph. Cardinal brings oil to canvas with a unique technique that consists of loose brush strokes and muted hues that a prominent gallery rep once called “retro vintage Impressionism.” The 33 year old artist from the tip of Cape Cod in Truro, Massachusetts has showcased his vast, colorful array of feminine figures, still lifes and landscapes at prominent galleries in Burlington, the Chelsea neighborhood of New York City, Bridgehampton, NY, Richmond, VA, Chatham, MA, and Provincetown, MA, where his parents have owned their own business, Kiley Court Gallery, for nearly 30 years.Īs an alternative to modern and traditional art that Cardinal considers to be “too tight,” he prefers a dreamy and airy quality for his work that is further enabled by his use of earthy tones to create an overall loose composition. ![]() Rap music can be heard emerging from the Julian Cardinal Fine Art Studio in Burlington, Vermont, providing the perfect accompanying soundtrack to his creative process. ![]()
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