Duke Windsor Impressionist Still Life Painting, "Sunflowers Ii"

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This is a one of a kind original acrylic and gold leaf still life painting by San Diego artist, Duke … Read more This is a one of a kind original acrylic and gold leaf still life painting by San Diego artist, Duke Windsor. A certificate of authenticity will follow delivery.

Duke Windsor’s success as a contemporary artist lies in his ability to infuse ordinary subject matter with his own ingenuity. Windsor’s wealth of occupations and personal drive have shaped the foundation of his creative spirit. Through observation of the traditional American Way, Windsor finds his most powerful subject matter. The gold in his contemporary icons elicit consideration for reverence, love, compassion, and courage in our world.

In Reverence, one sees all things in life as beautiful. I believe that this is where my desire to paint ordinary subjects manifests itself, on a deeper level than just seeing the ugliness and the mundane. I am constantly asked about the subject matter I paint. I think about the question, and in my mind, I say, ‘Why not?’

When I see a typical trash bin on the street, I see a story, a purpose for its existence. Painting a historical location much older than I have been alive is awe-inspiring. The ubiquitous burger, the fearless rodeo cowboy, the baseball player, the heroic soldier, the construction worker, and the ever-present road crew all should be revered for what they represent. See less