RON VEASEY REDEFINES PORTRAITURE WITH BOLD COLORS AND ABSTRACT FORMS IN THE PARIS REVIEW

Ron Veasey, a long-time artist at Creative Growth since 1981, is known for his unique, methodical approach to portraiture. His work often draws inspiration from fashion magazines and photography, focusing on the human form as a vehicle for exploring color and line. Veasey’s portraits are noted for their vivid color fields and simplified forms, with his signature being yellow eyes and teeth. His style merges abstract shapes and bold hues to distill facial expressions and gestures into powerful, direct stares.

Veasey’s selection for The Paris Review includes portraits that showcase his bold use of color and the abstract, almost sculptural quality of his work. His art has been featured in multiple prestigious exhibitions and fairs, further highlighting his impact within the outsider art community.