Featured image: Soaring Spirit, Victoria Mauldin, 2024, acrylic on canvas, 20 x 16 in. / 50.8 x 40.64 cm.
Victoria Mauldin's artwork is a captivating blend of realism and fantasy.
Victoria Mauldin is an artist renowned for her imaginative realism in acrylic paintings, blending natural and fantastical elements to create vibrant and engaging artworks that explore themes of camouflage and discovery.
Each painting showcases Mauldin's ability to combine vivid, realistic detail with imaginative elements, creating scenes that are both enchanting and thought-provoking. Her use of acrylic on canvas brings each subject to life with intense color and meticulous attention to texture.
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The Rising (2018)
The Rising, Victoria Mauldin, 2018, acrylic on canvas, 24 x 20 in. / 60.96 x 50.8 cm.
"The Rising" features a dramatic portrayal of a iguana against a vibrant sunset, with the creature almost blending into the complex background of agave leaves. This piece is a striking example of Mauldin’s talent for highlighting the surreal qualities of natural scenes. The use of a bright, contrasting palette captures the iguana in a majestic and almost mystical light, emphasizing its powerful presence within the natural world.
The Treasure Box (2022)
The Treasure Box, Victoria Mauldin, 2022, acrylic on canvas, 20 x 16 in. / 50.8 x 40.64 cm.
In "The Treasure Box," Mauldin creates a still life that includes a bobcat perched atop a treasure chest, surrounded by various artifacts like seashells, a green vase, and ancient coins. The composition cleverly blurs the line between the animate and inanimate, with the bobcat adding a dynamic and unexpected element to the traditional still life. The detailed texturing and rich colors enhance the sense of realism, while the setup invites viewers into a narrative of discovery and wonder.
Incognito! (2018)
"Incognito!", Victoria Mauldin, 2018, acrylic on canvas, 24 x 20 in. / 60.96 x 50.8 cm.
"Incognito!" showcases Mauldin's whimsical side, with three ravens amidst unusually shaped gourds, playing on the concept of camouflage. This painting combines humor with surrealism, as the ravens interact curiously with their environment, which itself is alive with fluid, organic forms. The subdued color scheme allows the interaction between the birds and their peculiar backdrop to stand out, further engaging the audience with its playful mystery.
Victoria Mauldin’s artworks are profound explorations of the boundary between the real and the surreal. With each brushstroke, she invites the viewer to look beyond the ordinary, finding enchantment in everyday settings. Whether depicting wildlife in majestic poses or blending creatures into intricate still lifes, Mauldin’s paintings encourage a deeper appreciation of both art and nature, making her works memorable and impactful.
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Celestial Sparring, Victoria Mauldin, 2019, acrylic on canvas, 30 x 24 in. / 76.2 x 60.96 cm.
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