Nic
Warren Deferbrache’s acrylic portrait of his son Nicolas, measuring 11 x 14 inches, showcases masterful brushwork and a luminous quality. The painting captures Nicolas’s thoughtful character and quiet presence through rich depth and subtle tonal shifts, reflecting genuine care and artistic sensitivity in its execution.
My Parents Early 1950’s
Warren Deferbrache created a 16 x 20″ acrylic painting in 2024 as a birthday gift for his father, who turned 93. The artwork, inspired by a black and white photo, presented challenges due to initial blurriness. Despite feeling unsatisfied with the result, his father appreciates it, displaying it in his kitchen.
Rockn Rose
Warren Deferbrache’s 2023 artwork, a sanded acrylic painting on a 16 x 20″ canvas, captures a dynamic moment of his grandchild whipping their hair. The artist created a textured, aged background using modeling paste and layered sanding techniques to enhance the painting’s visual appeal.
Field of Flowers
Warren Deferbrache created an acrylic painting on an 8 x 10″ wood panel, inspired by a photo taken by his daughter-in-law, Alison Deferbrache Warner. The artist expressed a deep affection for the photograph, which motivated him to transform it into a work of art.
Princess On A Rock
Warren Deferbrache’s 2023 acrylic painting, measuring 16” x 20”, depicts a whimsical scene of a little princess standing on a rock, enveloped in vibrant and magical colors. The artwork captures a sense of enchantment and imagination, inviting viewers into a colorful fantasy.
We Are Our Body and Brain and Thats It
Warren Deferbrache reflects on the nature of existence, sharing his belief that humans are merely bodies and brains without an enduring soul or spirit. His experiences in a religious upbringing and subsequent skepticism lead him to advocate for living based on evidence rather than faith. He emphasizes the importance of facing reality for better mental health and personal growth.
Girl On the Riverbank
Warren Deferbrache created an acrylic painting on an 8 x 10 wood panel in 2023. The artwork features a tree crafted from a piece of wood found on a trail, which he sawed and glued to the panel. He signed the piece by carving into the wood.
A Strange and not Scary guy
Warren Deferbrache’s 16 x 20 acrylic painting from 2023 features a character that evokes mixed feelings. The artwork, created through three layers with final sanding for texture, impresses the artist despite a sense of unease, leaving viewers questioning the subject’s emotional state and identity.
Bagging most groceries makes no sense
Warren Deferbrache outlines an alternative grocery shopping method. He uses a handheld scanner at checkout to efficiently scan items while keeping most in the cart, reducing waste and bag usage. Although it requires extra steps and a scanner, he finds it smoother and less burdensome than traditional methods, promoting convenience without significant lifestyle changes.
Desert View Watchtower
Warren Deferbrache’s 2023 acrylic painting (16 x 20″) features a tower at the Grand Canyon. Inspired by its history, the tower, recognized as a National Historic Landmark, was built in 1932 by architect Mary Colter, who drew design influences from the Ancestral Puebloan architecture of the Colorado Plateau.