Revision of Scott Ponemone: Pandemic Pairs from Fri, 12/17/2021 - 19:57

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.

When I recreate the couples as… more

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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

"Pandemic Pairs" continues into 2021

The complete "Pandemic Pairs" series can be found on my website at: http://www.scottponemone.com/portfolio/pandemic-pairs/

And for COVID mask wearing go to: http://www.scottponemone.com/portfolio/pandemic-pairs/

Agni & Eli (detail)
Agni & Eli

"Agni & Eli," watercolor, 16 Nov. 2020, paper 40" x 26", image 32 3/8" x 21 3/8"
Kate & Justin.

"Kate & Justin," watercolor, 28 Sept. 2020, paper 40" x 26", image 32 5/8" x 13" Kate and Justin were part of the skateboard crowd.
Kate & Justin (detail)
Proxy & Adele

"Proxy & Adele," watercolor, 17 Oct. 2020, paper 40" x 26", image 32 1/2" x 19 3/4"
Proxy & Adele (detail)
Plaid Dad

"Plaid Dad," watercolor, 3 Jan. 2021, paper 40" x 26", image 32 3/4" x 19"
Plaid Dad (detail)
Crossed Feet

"Crossed Feet," watercolor, 16 Jan. 2021, paper 40" x 26", image 32 1/2" x 16 3/4"
Crossed Feet (detail)

Beginning of "Pandemic Pairs"

Once I became comfortable wearing a mask in April 2020, I began a variation on the "2 by 2" series that I call "Pandemic Pairs." I wanted to reflect how the world abruptly changed after folks took the crisis seriously in Baltimore. I still asked people to stare at my iPhone and not to smile because a smile shows up in the eyes, not just the mouth.

This sereies can be found at my website at: http://www.scottponemone.com/portfolio/pandemic-pairs/

Brandi & Sarma (detail)
M & P

"M & P," watercolor, 1 May 2020, paper 40" x 26", image 32 3/4" x 18 1/4" "M & P" was my first COVID-era watercolor and initiated the ongoing series of paintings that I call "Pandemic Pairs."
M & P (detail)
Nell & Terry

"Nell & Terry," watercolor, 11 May 2020, paper 40" x 26", image 33" x 21"
Nell & Terry (detail)
Randolph & Andre

"Randolph & Andre," watercolor, 22 May 2020, paper 40" x 26", image 32 3/8" x 21 1/4"
Randolph & Andre (detail)
Brandi & Sarma

"Brandi & Sarma," watercolor, 31 May 2020, paper 40" x 26", image 33" x 18" These women, both RNs, are part of the Covid team at Mercy Medical center.
Wanda & Rudy

"Wanda & Rudy," watercolor, 8 June 2020, paper 40" x 26", image 32 1/2" x 21 1/2" Wanda and Rudy sell organic vegetables.
Wanda & Rudy (detail)

2020 Pandemic summer

The series "Pandemic Pairs" can be found on my website at: http://www.scottponemone.com/portfolio/pandemic-pairs/

Michael & Josh

"Michael & Josh," watercolor, 11 Sept. 2020, paper 40" x 26", image 32 3/4" x 19 1/2" At the skateboard park masks were scarce. These guys didn't have any to put on.
Michael & Josh (detail)
Mike, Donna & Henry

"Mike, Donna & Henry," watercolor, 23 June 2020, paper 40" x 26", image 32 1/2" x 18 1/2" Mike and Donna with their shepherd Henry are part of the security team at Mercy Medical Center.
Mike & Donna (detail)
Nakia & Simone

"Nakia & Simone," watercolor, 6 July 2020, paper 40" x 26", image 31 3/4" x 22 7/8" Nakia & Simone are both Covid testers in Baltimore.
Nakia & Simone (detail)
Jan & Dan

"Jn & Dan," watercolor, 7 Aug. 2020, paper 40" x 26", image 32 1/8" x 16 1/4"
Dan & Jan (detail)
Kee & Kay

"Kee & Kay," watercolor, 24 Aug. 2020, paper 40" x 26", image 33" x 16 1/4"
Kee & Kay (detail)

"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 September 2019

More from my series of watercolor double portraits: from April 2019 to September 2019. Omitted are four paintings done in Tetuoan, Morocco, during an artist residency at Green Olive Arts. The complete series paintings can be found at: http://www.scottponemone.com/sidewalk-studio-deja-vu/

Sierra & Arabella.jpeg

"Sierra & Arabella," watercolor, 22 April 2019, image 33" x 16 3/4" (mother & daughter)
Dan & Terry.jpeg

"Dan & Terry," watercolor, 6 May 2019, image 33" x 19"
Emma & William copy.jpeg

"Emma & William," watercolor, 21 May 2019, image 32 1/2" x 19 5/8"
Jayden 7 Hannah.jpeg

"Jayden & Hannah," watercolor, 3 June 2019, image 32 3/8" x 22 3/4". (Grandmother and grandson)
James & Isaac.jpeg

"James & Isaac," watercolor, 9 July 2019, image 34 1/4" x 19"
NEW Sara & Lisa.jpeg

"Sara & Lisa," watercolor, 19 July 2019, image 32 3/4" x 16"
Charlie & Tim.jpeg

"Charlie & Tim," watercolor, 12 Aug. 2019, image 32 1/2"x 15 1/2"
Lindsay & Lavely.jpeg

"Lindsay & Lavely," watercolor, 4 Sept. 2019, image 32 1/2" x 17 7/8". (mother & daughter)
Cary & Michael

"Cary & Michael," watercolor, 25 Feb. 2019, paper 40" x 26", image 32 1/2" x 17"
Elliott & Abby

"Elliott & Abby," watercolor, 17 Sept. 2019, paper 40" x 26", image 31 1/12" x 13 1/2"

"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"