"Tangier Morn" ~ Acrylic
"New Point" ~ Acrylic
J.Robert
Burnell is recognized and collected for his vivid depictions
of life on the Chesapeake Bay. The subject is his favorite - each
piece open and honest, providing a unique understanding of its mood
and people.
In all fairness, however, he does equal justice to natural settings
and primitive structures, breathing life into them with every stroke
of his brush.
Through Burnell's technical accuracy, appealing scenes of everyday
life are presented without appearing trite; his portraits are expressive
and dignified. Although he is a realist, abstract tendencies surface
in the form of suggestion rather than fine line. It is this immediate
look and controlled style which has moved him into the forefront
in the field of watercolorists and earned him the respect of the
contemporary
art world.
Burnell has exhibited throughout the Southeast and Atlantic Coast
states, receiving over 150 awards for his paintings and drawings.
He is represented
in many public and proivate collections including those of the
Virginia Museum of Fine Art, Chrysler Museum, and Wake Forest Museum.
Burnell
is equally proficient in oil and acrylic, and his wife Betty designs
some beautiful one of a kind jewelry. View more of J. Roberts work
at www.burnellstudios.com.
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