Hermes2020
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I have always been very much in the Antoni Tapies and Pierre Soulages camp, but have had an itch over recent months to try some still life paintings of flowers and other subjects. I am currently playing around with two oil paintings: a flower study and a still life of a pumpkin, a tomato. and a bell pepper. I have fallen into the trap of trying to make them too believable, which has caused frustration. I believe it has been worthwhile, though — it has been a good learning experience, if nothing else. I only wish I knew about Paul Foxton's videos earlier. Here is the first one I encountered:
I like his comfortable delivery style and I plan to watch more of his videos.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNffNDI2yhY8kMQXeTop2OA
Am I correct in assuming that I am doing things counter to the usual progression? Do most artists start off doing realistic work and then gradually become more abstract?
I like his comfortable delivery style and I plan to watch more of his videos.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNffNDI2yhY8kMQXeTop2OA
Am I correct in assuming that I am doing things counter to the usual progression? Do most artists start off doing realistic work and then gradually become more abstract?