Daily Artsy Figurative Paintings

Seeing Askew: Travis Collinson

One of my favorite things is to discover new views just by changing my angle of perspective.  How much more interesting some things become when we look at them with different eyes!  The work of San Francisco artist Travis Collinson challenges us to see consider simple scenes from a new aspect.

Scatter by Travis Collinson

Scatter, oil on canvas, 48×48

Collinson’s figures, often caught in moments of what seems to be a trance-like state, are seen by the viewer in a sometimes voyeuristic perspective.  We may feel as if we are walking in upon a moment of private reflection, or intruding on the subject’s privacy.

Marcy by Travis Collinson

Marcy, acrylic on linen, 14×12

The Pornography of Nature by Travis Collinson

The Pornography of Nature, acrylic on canvas, 18×20

Upside Down by Travis Collinson

Upside Down, acrylic on canvas, 66×90

In each composition, there is always the tiniest detail that almost goes without notice.  Yet once it has been seen, we can’t un-see it.  And it captures our attention with each glance, changing how we consider everything else we’re taking in.

Rutso by Travis Collinson

Rutso, acrylic on canvas, 56×32

To see more of Travis Collinson’s work, please visit the websites of his representing galleries, Eli Ridgway Gallery and Maloney Fine Art.

Artist found via New American Paintings.  Scatter via Maloney Fine Art, all other images via Eli Ridgway Gallery.

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  • Rosalind
    April 11, 2013 at 1:30 PM

    I so enjoy getting your wonderful posts everyday!

    I would love to be featured here…please take a look at my website…www.rosalindsf.com
    Thank you!

    Rosalind

    • Lesley
      April 12, 2013 at 8:06 AM

      Thanks so much, Rosalind! Your work would be a great fit for my Artist Watch on the Escape Into Life site. Will definitely keep you in mind!

  • Zia Daugherty
    April 11, 2013 at 5:27 PM

    Wow, so strange! These are wonderfully skewed and out of proportion… Eerie but so well done. 🙂

    • Lesley
      April 12, 2013 at 8:08 AM

      Yes! Something so wonderfully strange about them.