الاثنين، 13 مارس 2017

About Abstract Oil Painting Artists In New York City

By Timothy Wright


An abstract painting can easily brighten up any area in a home or business. This type of art fits in so well because the subject matter is fluid and interpretation is made by the viewer. Although not commonly completed in oils, there are abstract oil painting artists in the city of New York. These painters create museum quality art at prices that fit into any budget.

The process of creating with oils is more challenging than others. Oil paint and thinners have a strong odor that may bother some painters. It also takes a much longer time to dry than other types of paint. This is viewed as an advantage by some painters, but others may not want to wait quite as long for the painting to be complete. Watercolors and acrylic have a much shorter drying time and are more popular.

There are artists that appreciate the fact that oil paint takes so long to dry. The artist can easily blend colors or change parts of the scene without worrying that it will dry before they are finished. This kind of paint will take a few weeks to dry. The colors are much deeper and richer than watercolors or acrylics, so it is worth the wait.

Oil painting is the traditional type of painting, used by classic artists. This type of artistry has been around since the fifteenth century. Botticelli and da Vinci both worked in this medium. It is durable and resists fading. Much artwork from past centuries still looks great because in was painted with oils.

Although art connoisseurs all have their opinions, it is likely that the precursor to this type of art was the impressionistic style. Impressionists created pictures that some felt looked unfinished or undefined, although the subject matter was usually easy to discern. Artists like Monet used this then experimental style to showcase bright colors and how light plays upon a scene.

Romanticism and expressionism also contributed to abstract art as we know it today. Expressionistic painters used exaggeration in their art and bold colors. Romanticism was more realistic, but allowed the artist to freely paint per their emotions. It was ground breaking, though, as it relied more on the artist's imagination versus reality.

Throughout history, some form of loosely rendered art has existed. By nature, cave paintings are often abstract. Although is can be simple to determine what they artist was trying to represent, the renditions were often not realistic. Although true abstract art is not representative of a particular subject, primitive paintings still factor in this equation. Symbols and lines are also forms of art and are often seen in antiquated pieces.

Type of abstract art vary, some are very realistic with a twist while others are simply color and shape. The viewer decides what their own interpretation is, independent of what the artist may have wanted to represent. Each viewer takes away something different from the piece. This is what makes this type of art work in many different public and private spaces. It may take time to discover the perfect piece but it is well worth it.




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