The Blue Kimono, 36 x 42 oil
on canvas
The accomplished paintings of Evan Wilson imbue everyday
reality with a heightened sense of elegance and grace. His
varied subjects–including engaging portraits, dazzling
floral still lifes, genteel interiors, and vibrant genre
scenes–transcribe the world into something slightly
rarified, a realm in which beauty reigns supreme. For
nearly twenty-five years, Wilson has worked as a
professional artist in the venerable realist tradition,
evolving a painting style that fuses the keen observational
clarity of John Singleton Copley with the dash and spirit
of John Singer Sargent. His best works capture the present
as they acknowledge the past, and underscore the enduring
power of realism in skilled and dedicated hands.
– Peter Baldaia, Chief Curator, Huntsville Museum of
Art
