Ok, I'm off to eat an apple :) Really, though, do you use a technique that sets your art apart?
Monday, January 9, 2012
What Makes A Painting Remarkable?
I've been thinking about this one. A lot. It seems to me that for a painting to be really great it has to have a certain "something", but what in the heck is it? I found this terrific website written by artist Robert Bissett, "The Secret To Better Painting". He says, "You must first have an idea, an artistic concept." To me, this means finding a vehicle such as sharp contrast, unusual texture, drama in lighting, etc., that will help make the painting stand out. There are plenty of paintings with apples, but what will make your apple painting look remarkable? Speaking of apple paintings, mine is coming along. I decided to use strong color along with the absence of color as my artistic concept. One of my favorite artists, Frank Serrano, gets this just right. I love how he infuses atmosphere into his landscape paintings with the use of neutral grays and pops of color.
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What a great question. I still feel like I am narrowing down what makes me happy but I have an idea.
ReplyDeleteAn apple does sound good right now:)
Erika
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Hey, thanks Erika! I'll pass on this other interesting article out today: http://faso.com/fineartviews/38666/how-to-understand-what-you-want-to-say
ReplyDeleteWow, as a non-artist, I learned a lot today!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by, Got Milk Glass and More!
ReplyDeleteI was just having this conversation with a friend...what is the "it" factor??? I think your explanation helps a lot...
ReplyDeleteI try to keep this is mind each time I make a piece of jewelry...is it the focal bead, pendant, chain, length...each piece should be remarkable on its own.
ReplyDeleteLovely paintings! The second photo shows the apple like it's with the small yellow dots. Well done!
ReplyDeletenice post, and Im liking how your painting is coming along, nice green
ReplyDeleteThanks, frenzy frenz for taking the time to comment!
ReplyDeleteYour paintings look very realistic!
ReplyDeleteThanks for forwarding this information! I always appreciate learning about color and perspective.
ReplyDeleteYou have such natural talent!
ReplyDeleteVery insightful. Love your work.
ReplyDeleteLove your work :)
ReplyDeleteYour work is stunning.
ReplyDeleteuniquecozytreasures- It looks like your apple art is coming along well.
ReplyDeleteAnd now I am craving apples...I wonder why??
ReplyDeleteI'm smiling at that, saraelynch! thanks, uniquecozytreasures, Mona, Ruth, CallipeCreations, Symbolic Imports, dorene, Crystal!
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