Painting titled "Nocturn" by Cecil Williams, Original Artwork, Oil

Nocturn (2012) Painting by Cecil Williams

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Original Artwork Painting, Oil

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Original Artwork

Original Artwork refers to any work that is considered authentic and not a copy or imitation of the original works of an artist. Original artwork can be any type of painting, sculpture, performance, or other media. There are many types of original media. Mixed media includes oil, acrylic, and watercolor paintings. For workshop paintings that bear evidence of master craftsmanship, this attribution must be further qualified. While they may be less valuable for different reasons, reproductions and copies have had a tremendous impact on our experience. They reach a greater audience than originals and act as a tonic against commodification. Original Artwork could also refer to the first work, which is always preceding all others. It could also refer to a prototype or a model from which other works can be made. Each work bears great similarities to the original.
Dimensions Height 30in, Width 36in
Categories Paintings under $5,000 Surrealism

Sometime in the night, in the thoughts of children comes a dream. Four children are laying asleep on a mattress of grass that, like a flying carpet, is floating over, not on a stream of clear water. The stream empties into a dark blue lake which washes upon a shore. A forest runs along the shoreline. From behind the forest rises an orange building with various colored onion domes. There is a blue and white, a red and blue and a green and yellow dome. To the left of the painting are three large trees which seem to have an internal luminesence of their own. These trees stand before a pile of light colored, multishaped rocks upon which grow trees of yellow and green. Towering above the lake, stream and trees are reddish orange cliffs. The entire scene is being looked over by a large full moon, behihd thin clouds. The moon hangs in a deep blue, almost black sky. Oil on canvas $1000.00 Copyright 2011.

About this artwork: Classification, Techniques & Styles

Oil

Paint consisting of pigments bound with linseed oil or carnations. The traditional technique consists of superimposing layers of paint increasingly rich in oil for a solid and durable hanger.

Surrealism

Founded in 1923 by the writer André Breton, it will unite many artists like Salvador Dali (1904-1989), Max Ernst, René Magritte (1898-1967), Victor Brauner (1903-1966). Influenced by psychoanalysis, they see psychic life as a new field for renewing the arts. They will develop new ways to create and use new materials.

Technic Painting

Painting is an art form of painting on a surface by aesthetically applying colored fluids. Painters represent a very personal expression on supports such as paper, rock, canvas, wood, bark, glass, concrete and many other substrates. Work of representation or invention, painting can be naturalistic and figurative, or abstract. It can have narrative, descriptive, symbolic, spiritual, or philosophical content.

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Cecil Williams

United States

Cecil Williams, a contemporary American painter, has made significant contributions to the art world through exhibitions in juried competitions held in prominent cities such as[...]

Cecil Williams, a contemporary American painter, has made significant contributions to the art world through exhibitions in juried competitions held in prominent cities such as New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Detroit. His works have found homes in the collections of universities and individuals across the United States. Williams primarily works with oil, showcasing a mastery of the medium, and he also explores the expressive possibilities of watercolors.

His educational journey is multifaceted, reflecting a diverse range of interests and expertise. In 1972, Cecil Williams earned a Bachelor's Degree in both art and education from Wayne State University, establishing a foundation for his artistic endeavors. In 1982, he furthered his academic pursuits with a Bachelor's in pharmacy from the same institution.

Continuing his commitment to education and personal growth, Williams obtained a Master's degree in both clinical psychology and addiction studies from the University of Detroit Mercy in 1999. This dual expertise underscores his holistic approach to life and artistic expression, bringing a unique perspective to his creative endeavors.

Cecil Williams' artistic legacy is marked not only by his exhibitions but also by his continuous pursuit of knowledge and the fusion of diverse disciplines. His ability to navigate various academic fields enriches the depth and complexity of his artistic creations, contributing to the dynamic tapestry of contemporary American art.