Oil Painting by Mark Vallen

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FOLKLORISTA
Mark Vallen 2004
Oil on canvas
21" x 33"

Here's what the artist said about his painting:

"For generations Mexican folk dance has been performed throughout the Southwestern United States by those of Mexican ancestry. My simple portrait of a Mexican folk dancer, or folklorista, was meant to honor those who've dedicated their talents to preserving and expanding this unique art form."

Vallen's oil painting was created on canvas mounted on wood panel. The surface was gessoed and sanded before the painting began. A complete monocromatic painting was made in brown before introducing colors. Vallen stuck to a limited palate, using only a few browns, reds, and yellows.

Folklorista is available as a Giclée print. Printed in rich saturated colors on high quality fine art paper using archival inks, the lavishly detailed artwork measures 20" x 32" inches. Each print is suitable for framing and bears Vallen's signature. Click here to purchase Folklorista.