Artist of the day, November 12: Malcolm T Liepke, American painter

Malcolm T Liepke (1953) is an American painter born in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He studied at the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California, but dropped out after a year and a half. After leaving Pasadena he went to New York to self study/teach himself by observing the paintings of the greats such as Velasquez and Singer Sargent. He has enjoyed sold out showings across the world and is highly sought after. His art has been on the covers of Time, Newsweek, Forbes and Fortune. His artworks are now in the collection of the Smithsonian Institution and the Brooklyn Museum. Liepke's work has been widely shown and exhibited in the Pastel Society of America, the American Watercolor Society, National Academy of Design and the National Arts Club. 

The beauty of Liepke’s paintings is arrestingly self-evident. Through his subjects, he delves into various realms of human nature. Sensuality captured in an expression, a passionate embrace, the celebration of womanhood and feminine wiles are predominant themes he deftly conveys. Above all though, Leipke’s work is concerned with exploring the engagement between subject and viewer. An alluring look can turn into a piercingly lustful stare, trapping the onlooker. Such a direct connection with the subject verges on awkward and discomforting, if only momentarily, before being permitted to relax in the enjoyment of the reciprocated gaze. In contrast, our voyeuristic tendencies are provoked by seemingly catching a glimpse of an intimate moment in time, captured like a still from a film your mother would not approve of.

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2018, Young Man

2018, Striped Bed

2018, Pour Me A Drink

2018, Looking Down

2018, Different Stories

2018, At The Bar

2018, Arrangement in Blues

2018, All Alone

2017, Wrapped in Black

2017, Swan Dive

2017, Smoky Eyes

2017, Pulling Her Dress

2017, Polka Dots

2017, Pink Table

2017, Party Hats

2017, Party Girls

2017, On Your Mark

2017, In His Lap

2017, Diving Board

2017, Clutching His Head

2017, Blue Dress

2017, Black Sweater

2017, Biker Girl

2017, Big Red Hair

2017, American Girl

2016, Tongue Out

2016, The Kiss

2016, Stars and Stripes

2016, Smudged Lipstick

2016, Resting

2016, Protect And Serve

2016, Pink Bandana

2016, Open Blouse

2016, Little Blue Boy

2016, Leather Jacket

2016, From the Back

2016, Centurian

2016, Balloons and Confetti

2015, Weary

2015, Sparklers

2015, Profile in Lace

2015, On the Sofa

2015, On Her Knees

2015, Night Shadows

2015, Looking Up

2015, Hands To Face

2014, Two Stories

2014, Tiny Dancer

2014, Red Rocker

2014, Nylons

2014, Eyes Closed

2014, End Of Day

2014, Confetti

2013, Streetwise

2012, Three Models

2012, Covered in Flowers

2000, Bar Scene

1997, After the Performance