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Antony Hayton, Exhibit DirectorNote
Samuel "Sam" Newton (1948 - )
Stormy Seas
Oil on Masonite circa 1993
Image size 20" X 24"
During the years when sales of Highwaymen's art slowed, many artists pursued other careers to earn a paycheck. However, Sam Newton was one of the few who continued to paint for a living, and he still paints today. In addition to painting with his brother, he also collaborated with Willie Reagan, Livingston Roberts, and Rodney Demps. In an interview, Demps described Newton as "hyper, with a lot of talent. He'd fry fish and paint at the same time." Newton is admired for his richly detailed works and his expansive use of color. He is recognized as one of the most prolific artists among the Highwaymen. He has been creating exceptional landscape paintings for many decades.
Sam Newton's depiction of a stormy coastal scene embodies a profound sense of movement and emotion, highlighting humanity's struggle against the formidable forces of nature. Newton effectively transports the viewer to a windswept shoreline, where ominous storm clouds loom above. Fortunately, we find ourselves distanced from the tempest and its hurricane-force winds. One cannot help but appreciate Newton's remarkable ability to conjure such a vivid scene from either his imagination or memory, as he successfully conveys the sensation that he is genuinely present while capturing this tumultuous storm for the audience.