Tim Slowinski

Tim Slowinski

            Tim Slowinski is an American artist from New Jersey.  He is often associated with the “Slow Art” movement, which relates to art being created slowly, with great attention to detail.  Slowinski uses his personal psyche to crate his art, by exploring social and political issues, but adding his own personal touch of humor.  His art is created from his imagination, and then is painted upon canvas in a way that makes it seem as though the images have a printed quality.  He achieves this by using very small brushes, and paints in many layers.  His distinct style includes heavy outlines, surreal situations, and cartoonish people with distinct facial expressions. 

            I like Tim Slowinski’s artistic style.  The comic drawing quality of his paintings mixed with the social and political messages remind me very much of political cartoons, such as the ones in the newspaper.  I also like that he explores these issues with humor, to give his art a lighthearted feel, yet with deeper meanings.  It was interesting to learn that Slowinski refuses to work from references.  This inspires me, because the imagination is powerful and should be relied upon more.  Tim Slowinski explores his own imagination, which allows him to create these dynamic paintings.