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Slone unveils
Castillo-Corrales III Painting-Artist Pay’s Tribute to the sport
he loves
May 24, 2006 |
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London, UK (PRNET) May 24, 2006 –
Richard T. Slone has dedicated his life to working religiously on his
art. Slone, a former boxer, now devotes seven days a week to painting,
and rarely ever leaves his studio except when attending events such as
world championship boxing matches which is the subject of his latest
painting, a masterpiece of the eagerly awaited rubbermatch between Jose
Luis Castillo and Diego “Chico” Corrales. It is Slone’s third painting
of the two warriors, the first two originals sold before completion,
this latest one is heading for Las Vegas where it’ll be on sale and take
center stage at the Mandalay Bay’s Memorabilia Museum before
Castillo-Corrales takes place June 3rd at the near by Thomas and Mack
center.
His efforts have been received with applause and recognition as “the
next great artist” (Evening Mail 2005). What sets Slone apart is his
ability to create action in his art, something Slone credits to his
years training under the guidance of Smokin’ Joe Frazier. His lively
paintings vary from big cats to world leaders, all of which are
scrupulously textured sometimes exceeding 30 layers of paint and
composed of vivid colours and accuracy. Auctioneers, private collectors
and universities have likened his work to that of LeRoy Neiman, George
Bellows and Norman Rockwell, all of whom he credits with influencing his
profound art.
“Slone’s work is extremely original, full of colour, imagination and
energy. I’ve had a lot of experience and exposure to the art world and
I’m charmed by Richard’s art. One rarely describes paintings as
'exciting' - but these are and his future as an artist even more so”
said Lauren Hart, a London based art critic.
"Richard Slone is without question a natural painter whose lifeblood
appears to be paint. He attacks the canvas with an energy and gusto that
is completely amazing - no fear or timidity. This exuberance, together
with the extraordinary narratives that he weaves, has resulted in a
remarkable body of work as emphasized here in the Castillo versus
Corrales art. His future is blindingly bright." Said S.J. Eisner,
curator of the Eisner collection, Scottsdale, Arizona.
”I love what I am doing”, says the self taught painter. “Painting allows
me to tap into a primal way of seeing things, yet never losing control
of reality. Boxing is one of my favorite subjects to paint and I look
forward to this fight, I’m expecting it to be a classic.”
Slone continues to amaze us with his creativity, taking the art world by
storm… one colour at a time.
The 20 x 16 inch “Corrales vs. Castillo III” painting captures Diego
Corrales and Jose Luis Castillo fighting with every part of their soul.
This third fight between them is created with enamels and acrylics on
board in a cornucopia of colours, blended perfectly to express every
action of combat. More information can be found at www.sloneart.com |
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