#KentTwitchell

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‘Will Rogers Monument’

Iconic pair of works by the legendary Kent Twitchell on two sides of the California Theatre of the Performing Arts in San Bernardino, where Rogers gave his final public performance. Painted in 1998-1999.

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Happy 80th Birthday dear friend! Thank you for inspiring me! You have a great face to paint so I painted it! #kenttwitchell is a master and an icon in the Los Angeles mural community. To see his incredible murals, #kenttwitchellmurals #kenttwitchell #greatartists #lamurals https://www.instagram.com/p/ChYYW7kFEPk/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[gerardbillet]

Dix sections du mur de Berlin exposées par le Wende Museum avec des oeuvres de : Kent Twitchell, Farrah Kapetion, Marie Astrid Gonzalez, Thierry Nour, Bimer, Herakut, Retna, D*Face. #losangeles #wendemuseum #thewallproject #coldwar #kenttwitchell #marieastridgonzalez #thierrynoir #eastsidegallery #bimer #greenbear #herakut #retna #dface #streetart #urbanart #artderue #arturbain #graffiti #wallpainting #spraypaint #jj_urbanart #jj_urbex #instapic #photooftheday #losangelesmytown (à Wilshire Boulevard) https://www.instagram.com/p/B87t6TgqivG/?igshid=12flvkcfy0f5u

[scenefromthesidewalk]

June 25, 2017

“ED RUSCHA MONUMENT”

by Kent Twitchell

For 19 years a towering 70-foot-tall portrait of American painter Edward Ruscha loomed over Downtown LA from S. Hill St., and when the mural was painted over in 2006 Twitchell received the largest settlement granted under federal and state protections of certain public works. In 2015 he announced that work was underway to create an updated portrait of Ruscha for the American Hotel at Traction Ave. and Hewitt St. in the LA Arts District. Twitchell calls his work “simple and old fashioned” but achieving his end result is anything but simple. His typical process involves photographing the subject, sketching many studies of mural details, and creating a model of the building, before then hand drawing the entire mural in graphite, hand mixing all the paints, and then painting the final work in his studio on 3’ x 4’ panels of polytab fabric. Twitchell’s Instagram indicates he still plans to add a drop-shadow surrounding the two windows to the right of the figure.  @kenttwitchell  @american_hotel   @arts_district_la 

[bellus-spiritus]

LAST DAY TODAY! A follow up to my previous post on #CharlesWhite @themuseumofmodernart - Explore Charles White’s technical prowess, his ability to depict “images of dignity,” and his groundbreaking collaboration with ‪Harry Belafonte‬, alongside artist @toyinojihodutola & exhibition curator Esther Adler, in the latest episode of HOW TO SEE (link in bio at @themuseumofmodernart ) OR TYPE in mo.ma/hts_charleswhite in your web browser for the 8min YouTube video CHARLES WHITE’s legacy is evident not only in the work he created, but in the generosity he demonstrated as a teacher. Learn more about the lasting effects of White’s teachings, and hear from past students including #KerryJamesMarshall, #DavidHammons, #RichardWyattJr., #JuditheHernández, and #KentTwitchell: mo.ma/2CijBEL (link doesn’t seem to work!?) but go to: https://moma.org/audio/playlist/54 and: https://soundcloud.com/museumofmodernart/harry-belafonte ... [Charles White. “Drawing class.” c. 1950. Black-and-white photograph. Private collection. © The Charles White Archives] ... Following its MoMA presentation, the exhibition will travel to @LACMA the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, where it will be on view from February 17 through June 9, 2019. ... #art #contemporaryart #toyinojihodutola #HarryBelafonte #HarlemRenaissance #moma #lacma #kunst #arte #artlover #artgram #modernart #contemporarypainting #arthistory #artist #artists #artoninstagram #artsy #artoftheday #americanart #africanamericanart (at MoMA The Museum of Modern Art) https://www.instagram.com/p/BskOEXMFl9-/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1swuevgrvrg7l

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December 21, 2019 "Old Woman of the Freeway" by Kent Twitchell recreated at LA Valley College in Valley Glen, Los Angeles, CA

December 21, 2019 "Old Woman of the Freeway" by Kent Twitchell recreated at LA Valley College in Valley Glen, Los Angeles, CA #oldwomanofthefreeway #kenttwitchell #lavalleycollege #lavc #valleyglen #losangeles #christyborgman #onthisday #lawomanphoto

Photo by Christy Borgman

[downtownmuse]

3rd and Traction #DTLA #ArtsDistrict 5.27.17 #HewittHusky #EdRuscha @kenttwitchell @ramirofauve

[mkrplusfashion]

Can’t believe another legend is gone . 😔💔😪 Ossie couldn’t wait Queen 👑 🙌🏽 RIP Ruby Dee , truly an elegant class act. I was looking for a painting but actually found a mural painted of her by @kenttwitchell 👌🏽 If you’re ever in Cleveland, Oh catch it at the Karamu House Theatre 🎭. #rip #rubydee #legend #mural #karamuhousetheatre #icon #lady #elegance #sip (at New York, New York)

[inspireif]

1986 #kenttwitchell mural off of the 110 in Los Angeles #themcla is doing a great job keeping these old murals alive.

[impermanent-art]

‘Dr. J’ A towering portrait of Julius Erving by Kent Twitchell in Philadelphia. Painted in 1989.

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Before the bus tour for #kenttwitchell the other day I sat at the café waiting for other artist friends. I always carry my sketchpad because one never knows where one might be. I worked on a little bird drawing thinking about what life is. I’ve never been afraid to erase a mark and start again. Life is struggle interlaced with meaningful moments of joy, love, and redemption. It’s everything and we spend our life learning those hard lessons. At some point if we’re lucky we understand unconditional love. And there is nothing more meaningful than the realization that there’s something bigger than ourselves. Just for today forgive yourself and forgive others if need be. Get up-and try again. 🙏🏼❤️ (at Los Angeles, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cge0mRxLw4E/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[markdeanveca]

My first mural, Freeway Artists Running Team, 1983-84, as part of the collective known as Bunch of Los Angeles Muralists featuring @ericbonwitt, Romeo Romero, Suzanne Hartman, and myself, under the tutelage of master muralist @kenttwitchell at @otiscollege. Site: Southbound side of the Hollywood Freeway under the Western Avenue overpass. #markdeanveca #mural #shortshorts

[scenefromthesidewalk]

June 7, 2017

“THE BRIDE AND GROOM”

by Kent Twitchell

Born in Michigan, Twitchell moved to Los Angeles in the mid-60s where he became one of the city’s most honored muralists. He is the creator of many prominent walls seen by millions, including the massive paintings of the LA Chamber Orchestra overlooking the freeway in downtown, and he was one of several participants in a project painting murals along the Harbor Freeway for the 1984 Olympic Games. This 70’ x 70’ wall on the back of the Victor Clothing Company building is on the opposite side from Eloy Torrez’s famous “Pope of Broadway” portrait of Anthony Quinn. The 5-story work was commissioned by Carlos Ortiz, owner of a bridal shop in the building, and Ortiz and a friend modeled for the work. Twitchell completed the work in 1976, taking 3 years to finish the mural while working toward his MFA from Otis Art Institute.  @kenttwitchell  

[seedsfineart]

Four artist want to meet you in Upland :):):):) @jimmorphesis, @kenttwitchell, @mosesball, and @artforashes speaking on the artist panel. Let's eat drink and mingle with your art peeps. . . . . . #epitaphs #whatdreamsmaycome #art #artist #greatart #greatergood #artiststudio #photography #sculpture #painting #mixedmedia #assemblage #inlandempire #museum (at Gene Sasse Photography)

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Went to my art school teacher #kenttwitchell opening at #LAM Gallery. Last night. Amazing #muralist #art #adlife

[downtownmuse]

3rd and Traction #DTLA #ArtsDistrict 5.27.17 #EdRuscha @kenttwitchell (at Angel City Brewery)