Richard
Weers paints captivating contrasts. Whether it be the softness of
light as it falls against a rough woven rug, or the hushed glow of
a beaded necklace opposite a shiny brass vase, or simply light
versus shadow, his still lifes invite the viewer to reach into the
painting to touch the objects within. For Weers, how he paints his
subject matter is more important than what he paints, He chooses
an abstract idea for a painting - like light, texture or mood -
and lets the idea create its own subjects. Richard travels
extensively with his wife Gloria in pursuit of artifacts for his
classic still lifes. The realism of his subjects may prompt the
viewer to reach out to touch the painting and those elements of
substance and form are part of the charm of his paintings. A
samovar or pair of moccasins from the past or fresh-cut flowers
from the present may attract one's initial attention, but the
artistic composition and treatment will further captivate the
viewer.
By the Artist
I
enjoy painting - taking the visual reality of the world and
translating it into a new reality of light and shadow, with bold
and subtle colors of paint on a canvas. It's an exciting feeling
to face the challenge of each new painting. Solving the problems,
interpreting an idea into shapes and colors, and letting my
subject emerge from the shadow into the light is always a
rewarding experience. This "chiaroscuro" approach lets the light
flow through my painting creating a quiet drama. My goal is
to take form and color, and selectively use them to create
something beautiful. Still life subjects provide me the freedom to
be completely creative in presenting my subject.The subject may
draw your interest, but hopefully it is the artistic presentation
that holds your attention.
Richard
Weers paints captivating contrasts. Whether it be the softness of
light as it falls against a rough woven rug, or the hushed glow of
a beaded necklace opposite a shiny brass vase, or simply light
versus shadow, his still lifes invite the viewer to reach into the
painting to touch the objects within. For Weers, how he paints his
subject matter is more important than what he paints, He chooses
an abstract idea for a painting - like light, texture or mood -
and lets the idea create its own subjects. Richard travels
extensively with his wife Gloria in pursuit of artifacts for his
classic still lifes. The realism of his subjects may prompt the
viewer to reach out to touch the painting and those elements of
substance and form are part of the charm of his paintings. A
samovar or pair of moccasins from the past or fresh-cut flowers
from the present may attract one's initial attention, but the
artistic composition and treatment will further captivate the
viewer. 
I
enjoy painting - taking the visual reality of the world and
translating it into a new reality of light and shadow, with bold
and subtle colors of paint on a canvas. It's an exciting feeling
to face the challenge of each new painting. Solving the problems,
interpreting an idea into shapes and colors, and letting my
subject emerge from the shadow into the light is always a
rewarding experience. This "chiaroscuro" approach lets the light
flow through my painting creating a quiet drama. My goal is
to take form and color, and selectively use them to create
something beautiful. Still life subjects provide me the freedom to
be completely creative in presenting my subject.The subject may
draw your interest, but hopefully it is the artistic presentation
that holds your attention. 
