About

Harlan Hennry is a mixed media artist most recognized for his vibrant and creative blending of his original photographic and painting artwork.  The resulting exciting mixed media product is something he terms: "photo-paintings."

Born and raised in Boston, Massachusetts, Harlan has been creating and showcasing his artwork since early 2015. Prior to that he worked for 21 years in Information Technology, though he has been working with Photography since the age of 12.  Upon embarking on his career as an artist, Harlan began his shift to a mixed medium format, working mainly with a blend of two related but distinct media: photography and painting.  The resulting exciting blended media product is something he terms: "photo-paintings."

Specifically, photo-paintings represent a captivating blend of artistic innovation, where the ordinary is transformed into the extraordinary. These remarkable creations harness the power of photography to capture authentic moments and then elevate them through the skillful strokes of a painter's digital brush.

The virtues of photo-paintings lie in their ability to bridge the gap between reality and imagination. They preserve the essence of a scene or subject while infusing it with the artist's unique perspective, resulting in captivating, one-of-a-kind works of art. This fusion of mediums allows for the creation of pieces that transcend the boundaries of traditional photography and painting, offering viewers a fresh and engaging visual experience.

Ultimately, photo-paintings celebrate the synergy of technology and human creativity, producing art that resonates deeply with our emotions and invites us to see the world through a new and enchanting lens.