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Allison Schulnik

Allison Schulnik. Contemporary Artist. Allison Schulnik. 1978- Born in SanDiego , CA , . 2000- Received BFA in Experimental Animation . Lives and works in Los Angeles, CA. Schulnik is a contemporary Painter . She uses a technique called Impasto.

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Allison Schulnik

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  1. Allison Schulnik Contemporary Artist

  2. Allison Schulnik 1978- Born in SanDiego, CA, 2000- Received BFA in Experimental Animation Lives and works in Los Angeles, CA

  3. Schulnik is a contemporary Painter She uses a technique called Impasto im·pas·to– the laying on of paint thickly

  4. Schulnikis influenced by many different every day things for her work Such as: Dance, Musical theatre, Film, Music, and Cartoons

  5. Many of Schulnik’s characters have slumped postures Schulnikworks from drawings and photos of friends/loved ones Whether her painting is animal or human-like, they are built upon a human frame

  6. The subjects in Schulnik’s work usually stare back at the audience, studying us as we are studying them.

  7. Her characters often give off a discomforting or creepy atmosphere However, there is also a sense of compassion, understanding and hopefulness for her subjects as well

  8. Common Themes of Schulnik’s Work - Shakespearian theme: Comedy/Tragedy of Love - What is Considered Gruesome - Death

  9. “Hobo Clown”

  10. Resources http://markmooregalleryblog.com/gallery-artists/ http://newamericanpaintings.wordpress.com/2011/11/18/piled-up-qa-with-allison-schulnik/ http://www.allisonschulnik.com/DW_files/PAINTINGS.html

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