curator guide to stanford's work

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Page 1: Curator Guide to Stanford's Work

Stanford’sRED DOT PAINTINGS

2011 & 2012

stanfordashcraft.com 678.386.7106

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Stanford AshcraftPainted with Razors

Stanford has made a niche for his unique magic realism and impressionist inspired work. He shows regularly, and works as a professional artist.

Stanford paints exclusively with razors. The rich textures and colors vibrate with energy, add an other dimension to his figures and landscapes. With the razor painting as a constant to all of his work, his color and style continues to evolve.

Showing with established artists from New York, and Atlanta, his work would be considered mid-range in price. The average size of his work ranges from 22x28 inches to 3x4 ft. The art is well made, with each one having it’s own story to tell.

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'Other Self' reversible diptych, 24x30 and 24x30, oil and acrylic on canvas, 2011

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'Miriam and the Dancers' , acrylic on canvas, 36"x48", 2012

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‘Day and Night' , acrylic on canvas, 36"x48“ each, 2011

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'Other Self' reversible diptych, 24x30 and 24x30, oil and acrylic on canvas, 2011

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'Reflective Universe' is 4x6, illuminated intaglio print on 17x8 paper

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'Night Leisure, Bouquet' 6x6, acrylic and gold leaf on canvas

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BioStanford Ashcraft has lived in Marietta GA for the last 13 years. He earned a BFA from Western Carolina University, in Cullowhee NC, specializing in painting and printmaking. Stanford has exhibited throughout the Southeast in the 1990s. He then turned to commercial arts in 2002, where he won multiple awards including sponsored advertising contests by Pepsi, Old El Paso, Banana Boat and Snapple.

"Every paint-stroke is painted in razors”, says Stanford. Finding brushes too limiting to fully express his vision, Stanford uses razors to apply oils and acrylic to the canvas.

2011-2012 marked an increase in exposure and sales of his art. His paintings become more recognizable in Georgia as he continues to attract new collectors. Along with gallery exhibits, he gives lectures and painting demonstrations.

Nicknamed “The Razor”, Stanford creates each paint-stroke with razors

Stanford with “Miriam and the Dancers”