Morgan Weistling (pronounced ‘why-st-ling’) is a well known American artist producing a variety of pleasingly nostalgic artworks imbuing complex storylines and romantic warmth.  Please take a look at ‘The Country Doctor’ shown below if you have not already seen this masterful artwork in art magazines just as I did a couple of years ago:

‘The Country Doctor’ (36 in x 48 in)
Masters of the American West – Autry Museum – February 2nd 2013

As described in the painting caption you can visit the Autry Museum in Los Angeles and see Morgan Weistling’s work for yourself.  Morgan Weistling is listed as one of their honored artists along with his inherently gifted daughter, Brittany.

The American West, Civil War and American Indian themes abound – including theatrical productions to further transport you into another era entirely.

Heterogeneous facial expressions, the clever use of light, natural or incandescent, a subjective focal point and a deep never ending storytelling where we might imagine Phillis Wheatley and T. S. Elliot at pleasure to find the right words to express.

One could ask ‘Who knoweth thy heart of mine?’

It’s clear that following on from his previous profession as a top movie Illustrator, Weistling is an especially ambitious Master Artist.  We might think he gained his storytelling ability from articulating entire movies in posters.  Afterall a picture paints a thousand words, and truly each learning experience we conquer adds to our ever growing repertoire.

However, in reading his biography the Weistling family is entrenched in strong family values and the art of teaching from generation to generation, which in turn transcend the heartfelt warmth found in both Morgan and Brittany’s Fine Art paintings.

‘The Artist’ shown below is Morgan’s daughter:

‘The Artist’ by Morgan Weistling

‘The Artist’ is a classically constructed painting that is bereft of time.  Actually, I do wonder at what Brittany is drawing.

I just had to include ‘The Fishing Hole’ here:

‘The Fishing Hole’ by Morgan Weistling
(30 in x 40 in)

A beloved uncle taught me how to fish when I was a boy, so I find this painting highly endearing.  Also, in an early photograph of my Dad pictured circa 1965 he is with his younger brother whom I’ve never met, holding up a fish whilst my Dad is smiling.  This latter anecdote a treasured moment of a sepia tone reminiscent of photography from an oak-aged American Western scene.  Exactly the profound effect Morgan’s paintings have in moving us emotionally.

Each and every professional Artist is different, offering their own personable character of qualities.  Different backgrounds and interests.  With all his characters on the canvas Morgan has perfected his Fine Art style.

Value is always with the heart whilst an artful mind is fed with bread and fish.