Malcolm Farley
(American, b. 1957)
"Every day there will always be an image that is embedded into the consciousness of society that makes us proud, wowed, or makes us want to stand up and cheer. I will always be driven to bring that moment in time to life, and I will always give thanks for being able to do so.”
— Malcolm Farley
Malcolm Farley is an American artist with a recognizable, impressionistic style. His stunning works capture the memorable moments of action and the suspense of events. With bold strokes of vibrant color, vivid athletes, and the ability to make each viewer feel as if they were in the moment, his immense talent is evident.
Farley began painting at eight years old, not only influenced by the thrill of watching sports, but the energy that radiated off athletes. “I believe that everything is energy, and maybe I see things in colors that other people don’t see. Movement creates color… I talked about it to Carlos Santana recently. He sees the same things when he plays his guitar,” he said in an interview in 2016. The sports and entertainment subjects and bright color palette show an appreciation of LeRoy Neiman, whose artwork Farley had on the wall as a child and whom he has since met several times.
His portfolio of successes includes painting for the Olympics, the Academy Awards, the US Open, the World Series, and the NBA. He has also done live paintings on stage for numerous celebrities and musicians, including B.B. King, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, and Santana. He has created marine and wildlife paintings for several museums and aquariums. He is one of the most booked live-action artists and is still painting today.
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