Ever since I first picked up a paint brush I have been fascinated with realism. It does not seem possible that acrylic paint can create the illusion of space, light, and form, and when it happens it seems like magic. Even after my many years of painting, I am still amazed when the transformation occurs. One of my favorite topic is contemporary life in America. Clothing styles in my paintings are reflective of the fashions of our culture and the models are real people, which makes the narrative more relatable to the contemporary viewer. Each piece is carefully crafted to evoke emotions in the viewer, transforming the acrylic painting into a majestic mirror that reflects a tarnished reality. I want to give contemporary viewers a new perspective on their world and I want future generations to see what it is like to live in turn-of-the-century America.
Kevin Grass
