Epoxy Paint
Epoxy paint is a durable coating based on epoxy resin. Two-part formulas combine resin and hardener before application, while one-part products are usually epoxy-modified paints.
Painter
Tom Holland
Tom Holland is an American painter and sculptor known for works combining painting with shaped aluminum or fiberglass, often finished with epoxy paint.
Related: Billy Al Bengston · Frank Stella
Tom Holland quick facts
Review key details about Tom Holland's career, painting and sculpture, shaped aluminum and fiberglass supports, epoxy paint, and hybrid object-based methods shaping his work.
| Born | 1936 · Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
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| Nationality | American |
| Paint media | Epoxy paint · oil paint · acrylic urethane |
| Common supports | Aluminum · Fiberglass · marble · paper |
| Working methods | Cutting, bending, riveting, layering shaped supports, applying a white base, and finishing with colored epoxy paint |
| Known for | Bridging painting and sculpture through thin shaped constructions that use color, reflection, light, and shadow |
Sources: Whitney Museum of American Art, Whitney: Luna, SFMOMA: Marble #21, and Tom Holland Art.
Paint types used
See the paint types documented in Holland's work, with links to PaintZeal references explaining each medium's properties, uses, and working characteristics.
Oil Paint
Oil paint is a slow-drying paint made with pigment and a drying oil binder. It is widely used for artwork because it blends smoothly and develops rich color.
Polyurethane Paint
Polyurethane paint is a resin-based coating that forms a tough and durable finish. Formulas range from clear wood finishes to pigmented industrial coatings.
Surface types used
See the surface types documented in Holland's work, with links to PaintZeal references explaining how each support behaves and is prepared for painting.
Aluminum
Aluminum is a lightweight, nonferrous metal that quickly forms a thin oxide layer when exposed to air. This layer protects the metal but changes how coatings bond.
Fiberglass
Fiberglass is a composite material made from glass fibers embedded in resin. Finished pieces usually have a smooth resin or gelcoat surface rather than exposed fibers.
Marble
Marble is a calcareous natural stone commonly finished by honing or polishing. Its surface may also be treated with an impregnating sealer, and acidic cleaners can etch the stone.
Paper
Paper is an absorbent sheet material made from pressed fibers. Its weight, sizing, and surface texture determine how much moisture it can handle and how paint spreads.