Alan Jacobson's paintings are riveting, intimate, and compelling. His isolated human figures, with a particular focus on eyes and hands, are filled with an emotion that reaches beyond the confines of the canvas. Startling color combinations enhance this impression, contributing to an atmosphere that is full of feeling. Jacobson's brushstrokes are raw and dynamic, keeping the viewer locked to the piece. Using oil on plywood, he creates his art with a blend of in-the-moment instinct and cool-headed revision. "Typically, I apply paint thickly and quickly, pushing myself to get the paint out in a torrent; but I also may return to the work many times to build on each “draft,” thereby creating works that are blends of reasoned layering and unpredictable explosions," he explains. This method is undoubtedly powerfully effective, bringing both passion and consideration to the result.
Alan Jacobson, a self-trained artist, lives in New York. As an Emeritus Professor of Psychiatry, his professional experience and research have contributed to his moving creations.