They Promised the Sun, But Gave You Ashes Sarah Louise Davey My figurative painting and drawing

My figurative painting and drawing has been influenced by the realistic yet expressive work of Odd Nerdrum

4 x 8 inches

such as when laboring for the king Augeas of Elis

The appealing symbols in her work evoke fundamental human emotions in exquisite

They Promised the Sun, But Gave You Ashes Sarah Louise Davey My figurative painting and drawingDetails About Acrylic on panel 16 x 16 in. 2017 Joseph Murdach I grew up in a great environment for art. My parents had renditions of masterworks around our home and I was encouraged to pursue any creative impulse I had at a young age. My earliest influences were my father and brother. I still remember the day my dad showed me his cartoon drawings he did for his high school newspaper, and the pages of comic book illustrations my brother would create.