David Thomann Memorial Painting

February 4, 2012

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David Thomann Memorial Painting
Oil on Wood Panel
© 1998, Jeff Thomann

This is a work that I created about a semester before I created David Thomann Memorial Installation

This work was created just before the time that Photomosaics really became popular. The painting was basically a bunch of photos that work together to create an portrait of my Uncle Dave. However, I painted the photos individually. The images are from a variety of sources.. family photos, and a variety of other scenes, some which were not actually derived from photos, but were scenes I had lived through in person or had some knowledge of… The inability to really tell the whole story that was behind my reasons for creating this work led me to create the Installation later. I might try to get a better photo of this painting later since there appears to be some glare on this one.


On the Road

February 4, 2012

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On the Road
Oil on Canvas
© 1999, Jeff Thomann

For a while in college I was fascinated by the idea of driving and the metaphor of how the car becomes a part of one’s self – an extension of the inner self in a variety of ways. Much of my art since that time has revolved around the idea of the journey, and seeing the landmarks on the road we see daily both in cars and outside of them. Roads that parallel highways and exit ramps and overpasses – tunnels to new places, and exits and entries on the highway of life fascinate me both visually, spiritually, and emotionally. We are all on journeys every day. Do we take the time to see what we are passing or just let it pass us by?


Simplified Face Study

February 4, 2012

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Pastel on Paper
© 1999, Jeff Thomann


Self Portrait with Cabin in Background

February 4, 2012

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Self Portrait with Cabin in Background
Acrylic, Watercolor, Pastel, and Charcoal on Cardboard
© 1999, Jeff Thomann


Broken Mirror Self Portrait

February 4, 2012

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Broken Mirror Self Portrait
Acrylic on Canvas Paper
© 1999, Jeff Thomann


After Titian

February 4, 2012

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After Titian
Acrylic on Canvas Paper
© 1998, Jeff Thomann


Side Lit Self Portrait

February 4, 2012

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Side Lit Self Portrait
Graphite, Charcoal, Conte Crayon and Pastel Paper
© 1999, Jeff Thomann


Vampire

February 4, 2012

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Vampire
Marker and Ink and Salt on Paper
© 1995, Jeff Thomann


If I Could Walk on Water

February 4, 2012

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If I Could Walk on Water
Ink and Acrylic on Paper
© 1995, Jeff Thomann

This is one of the few projects I did in Typography Class before I dropped out of that class because I decided that I’m more of painter than a graphic designer.


Draped Figure Drawing

February 4, 2012

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Draped Figure Drawing
India Ink, Colored Ink, and Charcoal and Tea Stains on Paper
© 1999, Jeff Thomann


Pastel Figure Drawing

February 4, 2012

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Pastel Figure Drawing
Pastel and Charcoal on Paper
© 1999, Jeff Thomann


Back Study

February 4, 2012

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Back Study
Pastel and Charcoal on Paper
© 1999, Jeff Thomann


Acrylic Figure Drawing

February 4, 2012

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Acrylic Figure Drawing
Acrylic and Charcoal on Watercolor Paper
© 1999, Jeff Thomann


Back Study

February 4, 2012

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Back Study
Pastel and Charcoal on Paper
© 1999, Jeff Thomann


Reclining Figure Drawing

February 4, 2012

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Reclining Figure Drawing
Pastel and Charcoal on Paper
© 1999, Jeff Thomann


Reclining Figure Drawing

February 4, 2012

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Reclining Figure Drawing
Pastel and Charcoal on Paper
© 1999, Jeff Thomann


Sitting

February 4, 2012

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Sitting
Marker and Ink on Paper
© 1999, Jeff Thomann


Neon Figure Drawing

February 4, 2012

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Neon Figure Drawing
Pastel on Paper
© 1999, Jeff Thomann


Nude Self Portrait

February 4, 2012

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Nude Self Portrait
Pastel on Paper
© 1999, Jeff Thomann


Nude Self Portrait

February 4, 2012

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Nude Self Portrait
Acrylic, Charcoal and Pastel on Paper
© 1999, Jeff Thomann


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