Artist Bio:
Neal Breton studied painting under Douglas Bond, a successful and respected published artist known for his super-realistic representations of interiors and objects, at Pasadena City College. After initially focusing on commercial design, he soon shunned the rigid curriculum and fell in love with painting. He quickly developed his own unique style under Bond’s tutelage and encouragement. While at Pasadena City College, Neal received a Dean’s Recognition List Award for his paintings.
Technique:
With composition and color palette being the primary consideration, I pay very little mind attempting to pigeonhole myself into a particular aesthetic category. Most of my concepts germinate from diner napkins, work stationary and scratch paper. From these, I let my work develop organically; I am constantly experimenting with different mediums, techniques and applications. Getting the point across is more important than being able to fit into a box that reads “Pop Artist”.
Statement:
Life overlaps the environment we live in with the people that inhabit it. The things we see and the people we know can be our friends or our enemies, our likes and dislikes. These are the conditions and rules of our humanity. I try to document my personal experiences and my time spent in these spaces whether they are funny or sad, introspective or outrageous. These elements are stitched together within us. My hope is to capture moments that viewers relate to and, consequently, feel the texture of such events.