5/29/19: Self-taught photorealistic painter Eric Zener paints swimmers, divers, and water scenes, all in and around swimming pools. They look to me just like how I remember summers in my childhood. I was that kid that was always in the water.
Zener grew up by the water in Encinitas, California, the son of a psychologist and a violinist. His grandmother was an artist, and he recalls her seeming bigger than life to him. He says he grew up feeling like art was a legitimate career path, not just something one did for fun. His upbringing also gave him a healthy respect for water.
“Water has been the source of a variety of narratives: spiritual and physical renewal, taking the plunge and nostalgic memories of play and fun from childhood. Eric has always been intrigued by our relationship with nature – from its transformative qualities to produce joy to its equally transformative quality of fear and danger.”
-Artist Profile, Eric Zener
You can follow the very talented Eric Zener on his website and on Facebook and Instagram.
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September 16, 2023 at 10:48 am
This work is amazing. I already have a print in mind for when we move to the Cape Cod bungalow!
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September 18, 2023 at 2:06 pm
They are so gorgeous! Wishing you many happy years in your Cape Cod bungalow!
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September 16, 2023 at 11:25 am
Nice work. Water is a wonder.
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September 18, 2023 at 2:07 pm
It just makes everything better!
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