Alan James Weiss

As a professional artist my work is focused on figurative portraiture, wildlife, and landscapes. My work is realistic and representative in nature, and is not limited to any specific style or subject matter, and I often explore new techniques and ideas to keep my art fresh and exciting.
I paint primarily in oils on linen canvas, and my studio is based in the vibrant city of Cape Town, South Africa.

While my work covers a broad spectrum of subjects, wildlife has always been a focal point throughout my career, leaning now more to figurative portraiture. I strive to evoke emotions in my viewers and to connect them with their own life experiences through my art.

My work is inspired by the old masters, drawing inspiration from the golden age of the Dutch Masters Rembrandt, Hals & Vermeer & from more contemporary artists like John Singer Sargent, Bo Bartlett, Andrew Wyeth, Odd Nerdrum, Vincent Desiderio, Cesar Santos and Antonio Lopez Garcia.

My paintings are an investment in fine art. They have been featured in numerous exhibitions, won a number of awards, and my collectors span the globe. If you're looking for captivating, thought-provoking, and emotional works of art, then look no further. Join me on my journey as a professional a...

B.A. Honours degree from Middlesex University in London

Discovery Art Fair Frankfurt 2024
Bakerhouse Gallery in Graz, Austria - Finalist Exhibition October / November 2024.
Almenera Art Prize Online Exhibition 2024 Figurative & Portraiture
Occhi Contemporary Art Group Winter Show, 23rd December 2021 - 21 January 2022. (Part of award-winning Occhi Arts & Entertainment Ltd/ LLC, a New York and London-based consultancy).
Finalist in the New York Artios Gallery "United Through Art" exhibition 2020.
Occhi Contemporary Art Solo Exhibition - "Out of Africa" 2022.
Occhi Contemporary Art Solo Exhibition - "Transition" 2023
Almenara Art Prize 2024 Figurative Online Exhibition
Almenara Art Prize 2024 Portraiture Online Exhibition
Fusion Art 10th Annual Figures & Faces Art Online Exhibition – 2024
Allied Artists of America 111th Annual Exhibition - 2024/2025
Camelback Gallery "all Animals" 2024 Online Exhibition.
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