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About Jeff:
Jeff Hughart is a self-described ‘outsider artistâ? who creates boldly expressive abstract paintings in his basement Bonnerport Building studio in Bonner’s Ferry. He also has several paintings on display for sale at the Groove Studio, an artist-run cooperative gallery owned by Carolyn Testa. There is an unmistakable raw edginess in Jeff’s creations, works which have been compared to both cave paintings and children’s art. The colorful, primitive, and visceral pieces seem to demand an instant reaction from the viewer, and Jeff himself will be the first to admit not everyone is a fan. ‘At one gallery event I overheard a lady (pointing to one of my paintings) say her kid could paint better than thatâ? Jeff recalls. ‘I thought to myself I hope they can, and I really don’t mean that in a vindictive way. People have different tastes and their own understanding about what is and what isn’t art and that’s fine.â?
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I like this painting but some of the things in this picture seem negative. The images do not flow with each other.
I painting and draw professionally for over twenty years and I have seen and done enough art to know what’s good.
This artist needs to take more time to thing about what the images say to people.
Comment by marleyscuts.com — August 16, 2009
What soaring egos most of you commentators have. Just because Warhol,Basquiat,or say Dali & Picasso have certain styles does not mean they own it!!!! Most people get inspiration from outside sources. So I say back off and enjoy this art for what it is.
Comment by PRF — August 16, 2009
i think you should mention in your text that your work is inspired by “Basquiat”. otherwise it seems you are stealing his originality…
Comment by seff — August 16, 2009
you are my new favorite artist, SERIOUSLY. you rock my world! i love your work. i am inspired and it’s only 7:45am.
THANK YOU.
Comment by Rashaan Cruzé — August 16, 2009
colorful and fun, but I do feel like i have seen this before. a little Jasper Johns, a little warhol, and a whole lotta Basquiat. we all find ispiration somewhere, but you got to make it your own.
Comment by mark — August 16, 2009
A complete bite off Jean-Michel Basquiat. Especially with the Warhol-like prints painted over, a complete attempt at reporducing the Warhol-Basqiuat collaborations that are famous — this has been done over 25 years ago. And blatantly using HIS crown??? You are the king of all biters.
Comment by Louis — August 16, 2009
Would also like to see something more original JMB was brilliantly before his time…this style is a bit anti-climatic, “been there, done that”…I only hope Jeff’s imagery is not herion induced.
Comment by ju$tanotherrichkid — August 16, 2009
Lots of Basquiat you say? Try all Basquiat! The crown, bold colors,cryptic messages. Even the registered trademark symbol. Not to mention the top image has some slight reference to the Basquiat/Warhol painting era. I personally feel that this artists work is complete plagiarism.
Comment by TheOpponent — August 16, 2009
There is certainly alot of misleading context here. I wouldn’t consider this to be an outsider artist. Nice colour work, but the style simply doesn’t suit the subject matter.
Comment by Anonymous — August 16, 2009
Lots of Basquiat references – would like to see something more original.
Comment by Squish — August 16, 2009