Scott Ponemone: "2 by 2"

Work samples

detail of "Savannah & Eileen"

Savannah and Eileen were drag performers as a club in Key West. They agreed to model for me before they completed dressing for performance.

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$3,500
Gorgon toned copy_1.jpg

"Gorgon" is one of 15 hand-colored linocuts I created 2023 and 2024. They became the basis of abook "Circularity," that pairs my linocuts with haiku of Cambridge, MA., poet Karen Klein

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$250
detail of "John & Nancy"

John and Nancy agreed to model for me when I met them on the streets of Key West, where they were visiting wihile I was an artist in residence at The Studios of Key West. This is a detail of my watercolor "John & Nancy."

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$3,500
Acanthus

"Acanthus" is one of 15 hand-colored linocuts I created 2023 and 2024. They became the basis of abook "Circularity," that pairs my linocuts with haiku of Cambridge, MA., poet Karen Klein

Available for Purchase

$250

About Scott

With my "2 by 2" watercolor series of couple’s portraits my intent is to project the power of the individuals and the strength of the pair. The subject matter is the human self: how we see each other and how we want to be seen. Each painting began by observing pairs of people usually in public places. I look for something rather unique and distinguishing about them. Invariably my paintings highlight the inner strength and integrity of my subjects.

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Last of "2 by 2" watercolors

The last 4 of 84 large watercolors based on asking pairs of strangers to model for me. These were created thanks to a artist residency at The Studios of Key West.

John & Nancy

The first of four watercolors based on people I met and photographed with their permission while I was an artist in residency at the Studios of Key West.

"John & Nancy," 23 Feb. 2024, image 31 1/2″ x 19 1/4″ on Arches cold press paper measuring 40" x 26"

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$3,500
detail of "John & Nancy"

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$3,500
Christal & Abbie

This painting was a product of my 2024 artist residency at The Studios of Key West. These two young ladies agreed to model for me late at night when they were on Duval Street.

"Christal & Abbie," watercolor, 29 Feb. 2024, image 31 1/2″ x 18 1/8″ on 40" x 26" Arches cold press paper.

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$3,500
detail of "Christal & Abbie"

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$3,500
Savannah & Eileen

Savannah and Eileen were performers at a drag club in Key West when they agreed to model for me with makeup on but without their wigs and costumes.

"Savannah & Eileen, watercolor, 8 March 2024, image 32″ x 19″ on 40" x 26" Arches cold press paper.

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$3,500
detail of "Savannah & Eileen"

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$3,500
Kylie & Marilyn

Like Savannah and Eileen, Kylie and Marilyn were drag artists at a club in Key West, where I was an artist in residence at The Studios of Key West.

"Kylie & Marilyn," 22 April, 2024, image 31 5/8″ x 17 1/4″ on 40" x 26" Arches cold press paper

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$3,500
detail of "Kylie & Marilyn"

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$3,500

2024 Hand-colored linocuts

Last year I completed seven more hand-colored linocuts to go with the 8 that were done in 2023. Together they formed to basis for the book "Circularity," in which the linocuts are paired with haiku by Boston poet Karen Klein.

These linocuts were initiated to augment "Planets," a series of tondo watercolors. Each Planet painting has a sky observed while traveling surrounded by a border that reflects a decorative arts pattern indicative of the area traveled. The linocuts are also mostly circular, but all of the elements are derived from historic decorative arts elements, for instance a Roman mosaic, a Sephardic Haggadah and an ancient Greek painted pitcher.

In 2024 the sources for the new linocuts included a soumak flatware carpet, Puritan-era tombstones and early 19th-century cut glass made in Pittsburgh.

Bakewell

This print was adapted from cut glass manufactured in Pittsburgh, and other cities along the Ohio River, c. 1815-40. Bakewell firm was among the best known makers.

June 2024, Image 7 7/8" across on 10" x 11" Rives light weight buff paper, editor 20 with 5 proofs

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$250
Soumak

This hand-colored linocut was adapted from a c.1900-20 soumak flat weave carpet from Caucasus region.

June 2024, Image 7 7/8" across on 10" x 11" Rives light weight buff paper, editor 20 with 5 proofs

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$250
Almora

This hand-colored linocut was adapted from carved wood panels decorating the exterior of houses in the northern Indian city of Almora

Adapted from wood panels decorating the exterior of houses in the northern Indian city of Almora.

July 2024, image 7 7/8" across on 10" x 11" Rives light weight buff paper, edition 20 with 5 proofs

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$250
Acanthus

This hand-colored linocut was adapted from carvings on early 19th century American table, chest of drawers and a mirror.

"Acanthus," July 2024, 7 7/8" across, edition 20 with 5 poofs.

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$250
Puritan

This hand-colored linocut was adapted from 18th-century tombstones in eastern New England.

"Puritan," July 2024, 7 7?8" across, first edition with the center eye of 20 with 5 proofs

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$250
Mughal

This hand-colored linocut was adapted from parts of the Red Fort, Agra, India. The fort has built in the 16th century and occupied by Mughal emperors. I visited the Red fort and the Taj Mahal at the end of my PECAH artist residency in 2016.

"Mughal," Sept. 2024, 7 7/8" across, edition 20 with 5 proofs.

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$250
gorgon

This hand-colored linocut was adapted marble fencing post outside Baltimore's early 19th-century Basilica of the Assumption. The name "Gorgon" was used because the design reminded me of the Greek myth of the Gorgons, three sisters who were often represented as having hair of snakes.

"Gorgon," Oct. 2024,7 7/8" across, edition 20 with 5 proofs on RIVES lightweight buff paper

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$250

"2 by 2" in '23

A continuation of the "2 by 2" series of watercolors of couples who agree to model for me where I meet them for the first time.

"Vee & Matteo"

"Vee & Matteo," watercolor, June 2030, 40" x 26"

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$3,500
"Vee & Matteo"

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$3,500
"Amos & Nanc"y

"Amos & Nancy, watercolor, March 2023, 40" x 26"

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$3,500
Detail from "Amos & Nancy"

"Amos & Nancy," watercolor, March 2023, 40" x 26"

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$3,500
"Alex & Karen"

"Alex & Karen," watercolor, April 2023, 40" x 26"

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$3,500
Detail from "Alex & Karen"

"Alex & Karen," watercolor, April 2023, 40" x 26"

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$3,500
"Tak & Angelo"

"Tak & Angelo," watercolor, Aug. 2023, 40" x 26"

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$3,500
Detail of "Tak & Angelo"

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"Allison & Margie"

"Allison & Margie," watercolor, Jan. 2023, 40" x 26"

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$3,500
Detail of "Allison & Margie"

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$3,500

Hand-colored Linocuts

Last year I began a series of hand-colored linocuts, extensively to augment "Planets," a series of tondo watercolors. Each Planet painting has a sky observed while traveling surrounded by a border that reflects a decorative arts pattern indicative of the area traveled. The linocuts are also mostly circular, but all of the elements are derived from historic decorative arts elements, for instance a Roman mosaic, a Sephardic Haggadah and a Greek painted pitcher.

Black Doves

"Black Doves," hand-color linocut, Jan. 2024, 7 7/8" across, ed. 20 with 5 proofs

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$250
Baleen

"Baleen," hand-color linocut, Nov. 2023, 7 7/8" across, ed. 20 with 5 proofs

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$250
"Bark Cloth"

"Bark Cloth," hand-color linocut, Sept. 2023, 7 7/8" across, ed. 20 with 5 proofs

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$250
"Abruzzi"

"Abruzzi," hand-color linocut, July 2023, 7 5/8" across, ed. 20 with 5 proofs

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$250
"Athena

"Athena," hand-color linocut, Aug. 2022, 7 5/8" across, ed. 20 with 4 proofs

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$250
"Matzo Moon"

"Matzo Moon," hand-colored linocut, Aug. 2022, 7 5/8" across, ed. 13 with 3 proofs

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$250
"Maze on Mars"

"Maze on Mars," hand-colored linocut, Aug., 2022, 7 5/8" across, ed. 13 with 3 proofs

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$250
"Aipen Mum"

"Aipen Mum," hand-colored linocut, July 2022, 7 5/8" across, ed. 10 with 2 proofs

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$250

New "2 by 2" paintings in 2022

While just five paintings were added to my "2 by 2" series in 2022, three of them were the unexpected byproducts of travels, two from visit to the Rio Grande in Texas and one form an artist residency in Virginia.

Jamilla & O'Donell copy.jpeg

watercolor, image 32 7/8" x 15 1/2" on 40" by 26" paper
Jamilla & O'Donell closeup copy.jpeg
Denis Ida copy.jpeg

watercolor, image 33 q/2" x 19" on 40" by 26" paper
Denis Ida heads copy.jpeg
Sir Raymond WC copy.jpeg

watercolor, image 32 1/2" x 20 3/4", completed on 30 May 2022 This in the only "2 by 2" painting in which one of the coupe is inanimate, a creation of Raymond from a rusted suit of armor.
Sir Raymond heds copy.jpeg
Alfredo & Winder new copy.jpeg

watercolor, image 32 1/2" x 22 1/2" on 40" x 26" paper These guys were on duty along the Rio Grande in the small Texas community of San Ignacio
Alfredo & Winder detail copy.jpeg
David & Aaron copy 2.jpeg

watercolor, image 32 1/2" x 21 1/4" on 40" x 26" paper David's family once owned Woodson's Mill in Nelson Co., VA, while Aaron is one of the young men operating the over 200-year-old grist mill.
David & Aaron heads copy.jpeg

Going maskless in 2021

My "2 by 2" series continued through 2021 when in Maryland going maskless became almost the rule in Baltimore. The veterans and the CASA paintings were created while in residency at the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts.

To see the complete "2 by 2" series go to:http://www.scottponemone.com/portfolio/stand-ups/

Rescue & Haven

Summer dresses in Baltimore. Watercolor, 14 July 2021, paper 40" x 26"
Detail Rescue & Haven
Daisy & Savion

Summertime strollers in Baltimore Inner Harbor. Watercolor, Aug. 2021, paper 40" x 26"
Daisy & Savion heds copy 2.jpeg
Phuong & Huong

Early fall in the Inner Harbor. Watercolor, 12 October 2021, paper 40" x 26"
Detail of Phuong & Huong
Pavel & Yurt

Protesters for immigrant rights during Biden visit to Baltimore in October. Watercolor, 30 Oct. 2021, paper 40" x 26"
Detail of Pavel & Yurt
Daniel & Len: Veterans

Awaiting their Friday ceremony for military veterans in Lynchburg, VA. Watercolor, 23 November 2021, paper 40" x 26"
Detail of Daniel & Len

Pandemic mask wearing recedes

My "2 by 2" watercolor series of couples began in 2017 and has spanned the COVID pandemic. This portfolio begins with paintings at the start of 2021 when folks wore masks in public in Baltimore. By April with vaccinations well underway, people began appeared in public without masks. This portfolio follows that transition.

To see the complete "2 by 2" series go to:http://www.scottponemone.com/portfolio/stand-ups/
And for COVID mask wearing go to: http://www.scottponemone.com/portfolio/pandemic-pairs/

Untitled (Long Hair)

Farmers' market shoppers in Feb. 2021. Watercolor, paper size 40" x 26"
Detail of "Untitled (Long Hair)"
Caroline & Patrick (Rite of Spring)

Caroline holds lilies in the late March painting. Watercolor, paper 40" x 26"
Detail of Caroline & Patrick
Armando, Nicole & Alesia (Russian Bride)

Spring 2020 found Baltimore Inner Harbor strollers without masks. However your artist wore his. Watercolor, 26 April 2021, paper 40" x 26"
Detail of Armando, Nicole & Alesia (Russian Bride)
Kim & Izzy

Another pair of Inner Harbor promenaders in spring 2021. Watercolor, 28 May 2021, paper 40" x 26"
Detail of Kim & Izzy
Wendy & Terra

This married couple also enjoyed a warm spring day inBaltimore's Inner Harbor. Watercolor, 26 June 2021, paper 40" x 26"
Detail of Wendy & Terra

"2 by 2"paintings before the Pandemic

These "2 by 2" paintings were completed between October 2019 and April 2020. A complete portfolio of the series can be found at: http://www.scottponemone.com/portfolio/stand-ups/

Annamarie & Dan

"Annamarie & Dan," watercolor, 3 April 2020, paper 40" x 26", image 32" x 16"
Annamarie & Dan (detail)
Craig & Sonya copy.jpeg

"Craig & Sonya," watercolor, 16 Oct./ 2019, paper 40" x 26", image 33" x 17"
Alex & Sammy

"Alex & Sammy," watercolor, 22 April 2020, paper 40" x 26", image 32 1/4" x 18 1/2"
Alex & Sammy (detail)
Mathilda & Theodore.jpeg

"Mathilda & Theodore," watercolor, 19 Jan. 2020, paper 40" x 26", image 31 3/4" x 20 1/2'
Mathilda & Theodore (detail)
Alex & Lawreance.jpeg

"Alex & Lawrence," watercolor, 24 Nov. 2019, image 32" x 19 1/2" (Father & Son)
Amina & Deshod.jpeg

"Amina & Deshod," watercolor, 10 Dec. 2019, image 31 3/4" x 16 3/4"

"2 by 2" paintings through Feb. 2019

"2 by 2" watercolors painted between June 2018 and February 2019. The complete series paintings can be found at: http://www.scottponemone.com/sidewalk-studio-deja-vu/

Shots & Sir.JPG

"Shots & Sir," watercolor, 24 July 2018, image 31" x 20 3/4". $3,500
Charles with Dino & Nichole with Sass.JPG

"Charles/Dino Nicole/Sass," watercolor, 3 June 2018, image 32 3/4" x 21", $3,500
leather cops.JPG

"Leather Cops," watercolor, 9 July 2018, image 31 3/4" x 22 1/2", $3,500
Krystle & Daniel.JPG

"Krystel & Daniel," watercolor, 14 Aug. 2018, image 32 1/2" x 18 3/8", $3,500
Marlon & Devine.JPG

"Marlon & Devine," watercolor, 26 Aug. 2018, image 33" x 14 1/4", $3,500
Luvs.JPG

"Luv & Luv 2," watercolor, 2 Nov. 2018, image 32" x 20 1/4", $3,500
Megan & Linda.jpeg

"Megan & Linda," watercolor, 21 Dec. 2018, image 32 1/2" x 19 1/2". (Daughter and mother)
Amira & Cheeky.jpg

"Amira & Cheeky," watercolor, 4 Jan. 2019, image 32 1/2" x 22 1/4"
Anna & Gailyn.jpeg

"Anna & Gailyn," watercolor, 21 Jan. 2019, image 31 1/2" x 21 1/4"
Leslie & Larkin 2.jpg

"Leslie & Larkin," watercolor, 11 Feb. 2019, image 32 3/4" x 18"

TARGETS

The use of guns is so epidemic in this county that this series is dedicated to the victims of gunfire. But it also raises questions as to who are the shooters and who are the victims and what are the relationships between the two. After I finished the painting, I went to an indoor shooting range and had each painting shot up.

These paintings from the winter of 2017 were the culmination of my "Up In Arms" series of watercolors that bergan in 2013. They can be viewed on my website at: http://www.scottponemone.com/portfolio/up-in-arms-2/

All 7 “Target” paintings

This is how all of the “Target" paintings were displayed in summer 2017 at the Harford County Community College’s Chesapeake Gallery
TARGETS 3X

TARGETS 3X, watercolor and gouache, 2017, combined paper sixe 40" x 75"
TARGET A

TARGET A, watercolor and gouache, 2017, image 33 1/4" x 16 1/2"
TARGET A detail

detail of TARGET A showing gunshot holes.
TARGET B

TARGET B, watercolor and gouache, 2017, image 35 1/4" x 18"
TARGET B detail

Detail of TaARGET B showing gunshot holes
TARGET C

TARGET C, watercolor and gouache, 2017, image 35" x 15 1/4"

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