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Rick Baldwin (aka rek) epitomizes the essence of a self-taught polymath in the art world. Spanning various disciplines and shifting seamlessly between styles, Rick’s artistic journey is a testament to boundless creativity. His oeuvre melds abstract, neo-expressionism, realism, pop art, outsider art, and low brow influences, creating a tapestry of visual storytelling that captivates and challenges the viewer. Drawing from his background in theatre and experience as a political cartoonist, Rick infuses his artworks with a playful yet thought-provoking narrative. Each piece bears the hallmark of his distinctive style, wherein cryptic social commentary or overt political messages often lurk beneath the surface.
In his recent abstract endeavors, Rick delves into the dynamics of movement, expression, and tension using simple lines. His exploration of how lines interact, conveying scale and fluidity, evokes profound emotional responses from audiences. With four decades of experience as an airbrush artist, Rick harbors a deep-seated appreciation for graffiti and street art, evident in his creations. His portraits seamlessly blend elements of reality with abstraction, while his landscapes transport viewers into cartoony, fantastical realms.
A native of Knoxville, Tennessee, Rick now resides in the Atlanta area where he continues to push the boundaries of his creativity, embarking on exploratory journeys, experimenting with new techniques, and producing captivating works of art and hosting his podcast, the Outta Toon Podcast.
No One Is Coming To Save Us
by rek
36 x 36 in
acrylic, graphite on canvas
$800
The Fall of Adam
by rek
12 x 12 in
acrylic, pencils and crayons on wood panel
in white frame
$175
Momentary Lapse of Reason
by rek
48 x 47.5 in
mixed media on wood panel
$925
Popcorn
by rek
48 x 48 in
acrylic and moonshine on wood panel
$3500
Moscow
by rek
2017
24 x 24 in
acrylic on canvas
framed
$575
Figment
by rek
2024
20 x 20 in
mixed media on canvas
$425
Valentine From Diogenes
by rek
18 x 24 in
mixed media on paper
framed
$425
Sudden Storms
by rek
12 x 24 in
mixed media on wood panel
$325
Sending My Love
by rek
14 x17 in
mixed media on paper
framed
$350
The Grace of Zeus
by rek
14 x 14 in
oil on linen
$175
A More Innocent Time
by rek
7 x 5 in
acrylic, pencils and crayons
on paper
framed
$150
Wandering
by rek
12 x 9 in
acrylic, graphite & charcoal
on canvas
framed
$150
Wicked Afterthoughts
by rek
9 x 12 in
acrylic, graphite and charcoal
on unstretched canvas
framed
$150
3AM
Original art by rek
15.5 x 20 in
acrylic, graphite, charcoal, coffee
on wood panel
$500
Philibuster
Original art by rek
24 x 24 in
acrylic, pencils and crayons
on canvas
$450
Final Rights
Original by rek
16 x 20 in
mixed media
on unstretched cotton canvas
framed
$250
SOLD
Changing of the Seasons
Original art by rek
16 x 40 in
oil
on canvas
$450
Breakfast in Destin
Original art by rek
22 x 46 in
mixed media
on wood panel
framed
$750
Argon Popsicle
Original by rek
9 x 12 in
charcoal and pencils
on paper
framed
$225
Vision and Insight
[Diptych]
Original art by rek
10 x 10 in (artwork)
12 x 12 in (frame)
mixed media
on unstretched canvas
framed
$200
Mama
Original art by rek
24 x 36 in
mixed media
on canvas
$500
Mozambique
Original by rek
20 x 24 in
acrylic and pastel
on canvas
$450
Unafraid
Original art by rek
18 x 24 in
acrylic
on canvas
$175