{"product_id":"tuscan-farm-acrylic-on-canvas-18-x-24","title":"Tuscan Farm - Acrylic on Canvas - 18” x 24\"","description":"\u003ch1 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eTuscan Farm\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dan Forlenza\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tuscan Farm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acrylic on Canvas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18\" x 24\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Tuscan Farm\" is a vibrant, architectural exploration of the rural Italian landscape, reimagined through Dan Forlenza's signature lens of geometric abstraction. This 18\" x 24\" acrylic work deconstructs the traditional farmstead into a series of bold, interlocking planes and high-contrast color blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is anchored by a cluster of stylized white and grey dwellings, topped with sharp, terracotta-red roofs that slice through the mid-ground. The structures are characterized by their minimalist features—simple rectangular windows and a singular yellow door that provides a glowing focal point against a deep red base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe background and foreground are treated as a mosaic of rectangular \"stones\" or fields, using a sophisticated palette of ochre yellow, forest green, slate blue, and charcoal grey. This \"grid\" approach creates a sense of rhythmic stability, grounding the verticality of the houses within a structured, almost stained-glass-like environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStyle and Technique\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForlenza utilizes a \u003cstrong\u003eHard-Edge Geometric\u003c\/strong\u003e style that borders on \u003cstrong\u003eNeo-Plasticism\u003c\/strong\u003e, prioritizing clean lines and deliberate color placement. The technique involves:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBold Outlining:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each element is defined by thick, dark grey borders, which serves to flatten the perspective and emphasize the graphic quality of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTextural Application:\u003c\/strong\u003e While the forms are geometric, the acrylic application remains painterly. Visible brushstrokes within the color fields provide a subtle organic texture that softens the rigid geometry, giving the piece a tactile, handcrafted feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor Theory:\u003c\/strong\u003e The artist uses a primary-heavy palette (Red, Yellow, Blue) balanced by neutral greys and whites. This contrast allows the architectural forms to \"pop\" forward, creating depth without the use of traditional shading or 3D modeling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFraming:\u003c\/strong\u003e The composition is self-contained within a painted dark border on the canvas, reinforcing the idea of the painting as a window into a stylized, orderly world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece stands as a testament to Forlenza’s ability to find harmony between architectural rigidity and the warmth of the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduct Details\u003cbr\u003eMedium: Acrylic paint on canvas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: 16 inches wide by 20 inches high\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStyle: Modernism, Cubist-Inspired, Abstract Figurative, Graphic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Excellent, Ready to hang\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Painting signed by the artist. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShipped via UPS Ground or FedEX \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSale is Final - No Returns Accepted for Original Hand Created Artwork\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDan Forlenza creates using an assortment of physical media and digital tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActive Artist Member at WAAM (Woodstock Artists Association \u0026amp; Museum), https:\/\/www.woodstockart.org\/.  Since its founding in 1919, the Woodstock Artists Association \u0026amp; Museum has been committed to exhibiting, collecting and supporting artists and art education and in sustaining the tradition of Woodstock as a “Colony of the Arts.” WAAM is located in the center of the village of Woodstock, New York.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNationally published single panel comic artist with King Features Syndicate in weekly feature called \"The New Breed\" in the 1990s and more recently the co-creator of a sci-fi graphic novel series called \"SUPERBUG\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreating NFT digital art since 2019 and ranked as one of the top NFT Artists with over 500 NFT artworks sold to over 230 NFT art collectors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDigital NFT Artwork is part of The Museum of Crypto Art (M○C△) permanent Genesis Collection. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"FORLENZA ART","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42328713756718,"sku":null,"price":1000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/1134\/files\/IMG_3530.jpg?v=1776520354","url":"https:\/\/forlenza.art\/products\/tuscan-farm-acrylic-on-canvas-18-x-24","provider":"FORLENZA ART","version":"1.0","type":"link"}