Paul Cadden
Paul Cadden (born 1964) is a Scottish hyperrealist artist.
Early life
Cadden was born in Glasgow in 1964, and began drawing aged six. In addition to hyperrealism, he has worked as a 3D illustrator.
Work
Cadden produces around seven pieces per year, taking an average of between three and six weeks each. His works are usually in A1 or A0 sizes and are often created using only a pencil, though he also uses chalk. His subjects are usually people, but also include street scenes, cars and horses. They sell for up to £5000 each and have been exhibited in London, New York and Atlanta.
Cadden cites as inspiration the phrase "to intensify the normal" and said in 2012 that he seeks to create drawings carrying an emotional impact from "everyday objects and scenes of people". He says of his work, "Although the drawings and paintings I make are based upon photographs, videos stills etc, the idea is to go beyond the photograph."
External links
- Official website
- Interview with Cadden, Don't Panic Magazine, 15 April 2012