New Works
Geometric Abstraction is a different visual language, and departure from my realist work. I started Abstract IV on Feb 23, a day before the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. I didn’t realize it at the time, but I may have been inspired by the colors of the Ukrainian flag, as I transitioned the color palette from shades of blues and greens to blues and yellow/golds. Painting in an abstract style has always been much more difficult for me. However, just as you can learn to speak a different language, why not learn to paint in a different style? Why not be a bi-lingual painter? It’s all about Learning a New Artistic Language.
2023. Painting by Paul Marlow
Acrylic on canvas. 50 in. x 28 in.
2023. Painting by Paul Marlow
Acrylic on canvas. 50 in. x 28 in.
Painting by Paul Marlow
Oil on canvas.
30 x 48 in. Third prize, Oils. 2019 Iowa State Fair Fine Arts Salon.
(The Baker Paper Company, circa 1940s)
Painting by Paul Marlow
Acrylic on canvas. 36 in. x 72 in.
Painting by Paul Marlow.
Acrylic on canvas. 36 in. x 72 in.
Painting by Paul Marlow.
Acrylic on canvas.
30 in. x 40 in. First prize, Acrylics. 2020 Iowa State Fair Fine Arts Salon.
Painting by Paul Marlow
Acrylic on canvas. 24 in. x 36 in.
First Prize, Acrylics — 2022 Iowa State Fair Fine Arts Salon
Painting by Paul Marlow.
Oil on canvas.
30 in. x 40 in. First Prize, Oils. 2020 Iowa State Fair Fine Arts Salon.
Painting by Paul Marlow.
Acrylic on canvas.
36 in. x 18 in. 3rd Prize, Acrylics. 2023 Iowa State Fair Fine Arts Salon.
“To create a work of art is to create the world. And creativity? Creativity is nothing but a mind set free. Art is something that makes you breathe with a different kind of happiness. Art is also a timekeeper. It’s a traveling message between humans across centuries.”
Past Works
While scrolling through Marlow's artwork from the past 12 years, you will be immersed in a world of color and light. A few of these original works are available for purchase, and a select few are now available as Giclée Prints (fine art reproductions)
2020
Oil on canvas.
30 in. x 40 in.
First Prize, Oils. 2020 Iowa State Fair Fine Arts Salon.
2019
Acrylic on canvas.
30 in. x 40 in.
First prize, Acrylics. 2020 Iowa State Fair Fine Arts Salon.
2018
Oil on canvas.
30 x 30 in.
First prize, Oils. 2018 Iowa State Fair Fine Arts Salon.
2019
Oil on canvas.
24 x 48 in.
Second prize, Oils. 2019 Iowa State Fair Fine Arts Salon.
2017
Oil on canvas
36 in. x 36 in.
Second prize, Oils. 2017 Iowa State Fair Fine Arts Salon.
2019
Oil on canvas.
30 x 48 in.
Third prize, Oils. 2019 Iowa State Fair Fine Arts Salon.
2021
Oil on canvas.
30 in. x 48 in.
2021
Acrylic on canvas
18 in. x 36 in.
2019
Acrylic on canvas
24 in. x 36
2022
Oil on canvas
36 in. x 36 in.
2016
Oil on canvas
30 x 40 in.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, Into The Blue Exhibit
2019
Oil on canvas
16 x 20 in.
2018
Oil on canvas.
30 x 30 in.
2018
Oil on canvas.
30 x 30 in.
2018
Oil on Canvas.
30 x 30 in.
2014
Oil on Canvas
36 in. x 36 in.
2020. Acrylic on canvas. 18 in. x 24 in.
2020
Acrylic and metallic pigment on canvas.
18 in. x 36 in.
2011-2012
Oil on canvas
36 x 36 in.
2019
Acrylic on canvas
24 in. x 30 in.
2011
Oil on canvas
36 x 36 in.
2016
Oil on Canvas
30 in. x 40 in.
2011
Oil on canvas
36 x 36 in.
2011
Oil on canvas
48 x 36 in.
2017
Oil on Canvas.
40 x 30 in.
2012
Oil on canvas
60 x 36 in
2014
Oil on canvas.
36 x 36 in.
2011
Oil on canvas
24 x 24 in.
2014
Oil on canvas
36 x 48 in.
2011
Oil on canvas
36 x 36 in.
2017
Oil on canvas
36 x 24 in.
2013
Oil on canvas
36 x 36 in.
2014
Oil on Canvas
20 x 30 in.
2011
Oil on canvas
48 x 36 in.
2013
Oil on canvas
48 x 48 in.
2021. Acrylic on canvas
18 in. x 24 in.
2012
Oil on canvas
24 x 48 in.
2012
Oil on canvas
24 x 48 in.
2012
Oil on canvas
24 x 48 in.
Water Tower, Sunrise (left);
Water Tower, 7:15 AM (center) and
Water Tower, 9:00 AM (right)
Oil on canvas, 24 x 48 in.
Tryptic, (72 x 48 in.)
2017
Oil on Canvas.
36 x 60 in.
(The Old Hitchcock Farm)
2021
Acrylic on canvas.
36 in. x 48 in.
2021
Acrylic on canvas.
30 in. x 30 in.
2016
Oil on canvas
18 x 36"
2013
Oil on canvas
20 x 24 in.
2014
Oil on canvas
24 x 24 in.
2013
Oil on canvas
48 x 36 in.
2021.
Acrylic on canvas.
10 in. X 24 in.
2012
Plein air, Oil on canvas
12 x 24 in.
2014.
Plein air, Oil on canvas
16 x 20 in.
2011
Oil on canvas
24 x 24 in.
2013
Oil on canvas
36 x 36 in
2013
Oil on canvas
36 x 36 in.
2020
Acrylic on Canvas
36 in. x 36 in.
2013
Oil on canvas
36 x 36 in.
2013
Oil on canvas
36 x 36 in.
2013
Oil on canvas
36 x 36 in.
2016
Oil on Canvas
24 in. x 36 in.
2017
Oil on canvas
20 x 30 in.
2014
Oil on canvas
36 x 24 in.
2018
Oil on canvas.
24 x 30 in.
2018
Oil on canvas
36 x 48 in.
Private collection of Brian & Karen Putzke, Florida.
Oil on canvas, 16 in. x 20 in.
a Time-Lapse gallery
At the end of each painting session, Marlow takes a photo of his work. He uploads that photo to this website. He uses this technique as a way to study the work and consider what went well and what could be improved upon. Over time, these photos create a time-lapse gallery—you can see how each canvas evolved by clicking on any photo.
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