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Madonna of the Apples
Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2012 10:30 am
by jones jones
I keep asking myself if one is born with the talent to paint like this or if it is taught?
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Madonna of the Apples
Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2012 10:31 am
by jones jones
Joseph Kleitsch
Madonna of the Apples
1927
Denise Mickilowski
Pomegranates with Hypericum
Madonna of the Apples
Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2012 10:41 am
by YZGI
That reminds me of a question I've always had.
Should a painting look like its been painted or is it better if it looks like it was a picture?
Madonna of the Apples
Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2012 11:02 am
by jones jones
YZGI;1383879 wrote: That reminds me of a question I've always had.
Should a painting look like its been painted or is it better if it looks like it was a picture?
Well that is what started the great debate about realism as opposed to impressionism. Personallyl I believe that if a work of art pleases your eye, then that is all that matters.
I enjoy most art, from what we call the "chocolate box" paintings, right thru to Salvador Dali. I am not that keen on the abstract Picasso type of paintings, but they sure as hell fetch top dollar at auctions!
Madonna of the Apples
Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2012 11:09 am
by Bruv
Like any skill it is inborn, but can be improved by practice.
Madonna of the Apples
Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2012 11:14 am
by jones jones
Bruv;1383887 wrote: Like any skill it is inborn, but can be improved by practice.
I guess so ... but I think its maybe 90% born and 10% learnt.
Madonna of the Apples
Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2012 11:31 am
by gmc
jones jones;1383876 wrote: I keep asking myself if one is born with the talent to paint like this or if it is taught?
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Both IMO. you can be taught to draw but will never match someone with real talent.
Cave of Forgotten Dreams (2011) - Official Trailer [HD] - YouTube
If you can watch the documentary please do so, it is fascinating, crap doc maker (well i found him a bit pretentious) but the paintings are worth waiting to see.
This doesn't do it justice in quite the way the doc does, but you get the picture :yh_rotfl
THE DAWN OF ART - YouTube
Course if you are a Christian fundamentalist it's the work of the devil
Madonna of the Apples
Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2012 11:32 am
by YZGI
jones jones;1383886 wrote: Well that is what started the great debate about realism as opposed to impressionism. Personallyl I believe that if a work of art pleases your eye, then that is all that matters.
I enjoy most art, from what we call the "chocolate box" paintings, right thru to Salvador Dali. I am not that keen on the abstract Picasso type of paintings, but they sure as hell fetch top dollar at auctions!
I reckon you're right. Whatever floats your boat.
Madonna of the Apples
Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2012 11:34 am
by jones jones
gmc;1383896 wrote: Both IMO. you can be taught to draw but will never match someone with real talent.
Cave of Forgotten Dreams (2011) - Official Trailer [HD] - YouTube
If you can watch the documentary please do so, it is fascinating, crap doc maker (well i found him a bit pretentious) but the paintings are worth waiting to see.
This doesn't do it justice in quite the way the doc does, but you get the picture :yh_rotfl
THE DAWN OF ART - YouTube
Course if you are a Christian fundamentalist it's the work of the devil
I'll go take a look asap.