About the Artist

Tony Owens is a British still life painter whose work is deeply rooted in the traditions of the Dutch Golden Age. Entirely self-taught, Owens has spent over two decades refining a technique that pays homage to the classical masters while asserting a contemporary relevance. His paintings are distinguished by their meticulous composition, dramatic use of light and shadow, and a reverence for the everyday objects they depict. Owens draws inspiration from 17th-century Dutch painters such as Willem Kalf and Pieter Claesz, embracing their focus on texture, symbolism, and atmosphere. Through careful observation and technical precision, he transforms simple arrangements of…

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