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Paul Sumner
"My work is inspired by American folk art. These pieces echo cigar silk textiles, cigar band mosaics, and especially 19th century crazy quilts."
Paul Sumner's work has evolved over the years to become an expression of all of his passions, not just his love of the medium of wood. He began more than twenty years ago as a traditional wood craftsman, making jewelry boxes and furniture. His interests branched out to explore the textural possibilities of wood, then to color, and on to the addition of other materials until his work became truly mixed media.
Animals have become a dominant theme for Sumner. The artist is drawn to realistic body shapes, but allows the surface decoration to follow his whimsy. His most recent work involves combining metal with wood. An avid antique tin collector, he loves to include old tins, which are outstanding for their color and pattern.
The tins also give Sumner the opportunity to explore the introduction of words into the visual realm of art. The artist likes to hint at meaning or humor, using text he has extracted from his tins.
Paul Sumner's work has evolved over the years to become an expression of all of his passions, not just his love of the medium of wood. He began more than twenty years ago as a traditional wood craftsman, making jewelry boxes and furniture. His interests branched out to explore the textural possibilities of wood, then to color, and on to the addition of other materials until his work became truly mixed media.
Animals have become a dominant theme for Sumner. The artist is drawn to realistic body shapes, but allows the surface decoration to follow his whimsy. His most recent work involves combining metal with wood. An avid antique tin collector, he loves to include old tins, which are outstanding for their color and pattern.
The tins also give Sumner the opportunity to explore the introduction of words into the visual realm of art. The artist likes to hint at meaning or humor, using text he has extracted from his tins.
Customer Reviews
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K
Color/Finish: lighter than expected
Scale/Size: as expected
Looks great in the kitchen and the wife hates it. You couldn't ask for anything better!
J
Color/Finish: as expected
Scale/Size: as expected
I've been a fan of Paul's fish for years. I bought this fish as a holiday gift and was so excited to his work available online.
J
Color/Finish: as expected
Scale/Size: as expected
I've been a fan of Paul's fish for years. I bought this fish as a holiday gift and was so excited to his work available online.
E
Color/Finish: as expected
Scale/Size: as expected
My son, who fishes and hunts, appreciates the work of artisans and crafters. He raves about the fish I ordered for him.
M
Color/Finish: as expected
Scale/Size: as expected
Beautiful design and well crafted.
Great artwork
