the art of
Vernon Caldera
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“Self-portrait Looking at the Eclipse”
The April 8th eclipse was an interesting phenomena that made us all feel part of a larger system. I combined three different painting techniques – paper marbleing, pallette-knife paintings, and brush painting.
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“Arboglyphs”
Acrylic on canvas48×30″2023 They say the Aspen tree is very susceptible to disease particularly as a result of people carving their initials on them. Arboglyphs refers to the act of carving figures onto trees which can lead to the death of an Aspen tree because it introduces disease to the forrest. If you have questions…
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Terrariums, paintings featured at the Museum of Fine Arts Houston Glassell BLOCK23 Exhibition
My terrariums and several paintings are featured at the Museum of Fine Art Glassell BLOCK23 Exhibition in the Levant Gallery.
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“Cicatrices”
40×30”Acrylic on canvas2023 I have been working on a landscape series exploring terrains that look alien. This painting was inspired by Table Mountain in South Africa where it’s unique location has created a world unlike any other. From having its own fog-created tablecloth to lichen that flowers, it’s like you are in another world.
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“1YRLTR” featuring BLOCK23 artists at Reeves Art and Design
1YRLTR at Reeves Art and Design was a big success. I curated and participated in the show featuring my fellow BLOCK23 artists from the Glassell School at the Museum of Fine Arts Houston.
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“Yosemite Sunbathers” Finalist in Artist Magazine’s Best of Acrylics 2023
Thrilled to be a finalist in Artists Magazine’s “The Best of Acrylic” Fall 2023 Special Issue! My work, “Yosemite Sunbathers” is featured in the “Portraits & Figures” section on page 73. It’s an honor to be included amongst a roster of talented artists from all over the world. The magazine is now available at most…