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Drew Wieland
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Bloody Mary
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Dog Toys
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Stargazer Lily Study
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Yellow Boxing Gloves
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Polka Dot Peony
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New to Artclectic
“I’m a Nashville local,” begins Drew Wieland. “My work reflects an appreciation of the world around me, locally and beyond.
“I try to create works that capture the joy, wonder, beauty and mystery that I believe permeates all things. What we care for grows. From flowers in a garden to the shape of a cloud; from objects on the shelf, to a face in the crowd, my whole purpose as a painter is in taking the time to consider deeply the things—the everything—that surrounds me. I wish to appreciate it for myself, and paint it in hopes that others may appreciate it too.”
I’m inspired to make beautiful objects, and to engage as fully as I can with the people, places and things that surround me. Painting gives me an excuse to look long, think deep, and appreciate more the world in which I find myself. Selfishly, I want to slow time down as much as possible. Painting freezes moments forever, and the life of the object prolongs the life of the moment indefinitely. The painting will live a different life than mine once it leaves my studio, and that’s a deeply rewarding thing to me.
I’d like to think I’m trying to become the artist I’d most like to be. But if I could visit another artist’s life for a day or maybe a year, I’d like to be John Singer Sargent. He painted in such a pure, daring, refined, and beautiful way. He was successful in his lifetime and his work endures today. I can’t imagine asking for more than that.
Inspiration strikes in the most unexpected moments, and the more it is unexpected, the more it is exciting. That said, I’m always inspired in flower gardens.
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