ARTnews Key West, FL : Page 1
Advertisement to run-down marinas, the undulating waters come alive in his large-scale pieces. Key West’s story goes from water to land in Peter Vey’s brilliant recreations of sun-drenched tropical landscapes, boats, foliage and cottages. Frank describes Vey’s palate-knife method as “sculpting with paint” rather than simply decorating the canvas. Color is also key for William Bradley Thompson, whose vivid oils, watercolors, and pastels are a combination of abstraction and realism. Thompson creates images—landscapes, or often formal dining rooms—that invite the viewer into the scene. The locales of Priscilla Coote’s works are likewise inviting. The artist masterfully juxtaposes “the shadows of old wood with the neon electricity of sunlit water,” Frank says. Her paintings beckon viewers to explore Keys’ beaches, smaller islands and local watering holes. Above: Jon McIntosh, Spring in Ireland, 2009, Acrylic on Canvas Below: William Bradley Thompson, Peachy Harbor, 2009, Acrylic/oil stick All images courtesy of The Gallery on Greene.
