John Encinias (American, b. 1949) "Blue and White Vase"

Oil on artist board. Signed 'J. Encinias' (lower left). Giltwood frame.

11 x 14 in.

Provenance
Gerald Peters Gallery, Santa Fe, New Mexico. Estate of Suzanne D'Autremont Gouvernet, Rochester, New York.

Artist Bio
John Encinias (American, b. 1949)
John Encinias is a self-taught artist who started painting at the age of 15. He was encouraged to show his work by professional artists he met while working at a paint supply store. A show at a small gallery in Cherry Creek, Colorado led to Encinias quitting his job to begin working as a full-time professional artist at the age of 25. His paintings are characterized by a subdued and subtle quality, a natural quietness. Encinias, who describes his technique as "impressionistic realism", prefers painting directly from his subjects, whether still-life or landscapes. He works to bring his subjects to life at the level of the senses, using paint to convey smell, touch, temperature - even sound. Encinias restricts his palette to warm and cool versions of the primary colors, softer colors which capture the nuances of color of nature, the hues which change with the seasons. When painting plein air, Encinias works quickly to capture the effect of light. He has said that the most difficult part in painting plein air is avoiding over-refinement before capturing the basic light and color of a given scene.

No in-paint or restoration.