Learn To Paint What You See Or Can You See And Feel What You Paint

Some people paint what they see in front of them. You are extremely lucky if this

describes you. It means you can turn your hand to creating pictures that look

exactly like the subject in front of you.

It is wonderful to be able to paint pictures that look real. There have been

wonderful painters like the English Pre-Raphaelite realists, who took great pains to

construct their world of romantic reality. Each painting has a complete story to

tell and no detail is left out.

However, for painting beginners it is hard to produce realistic art. It takes a long

time to develop the skills required. Even for an experienced artist it is hard to

maintain the standards required to paint pictures that look real.

Although it can be stimulating and stressful for an artist to paint with realism for

beginners and inexperienced artists it is pressure that you don't need.

Luckily, there are other people who see what they paint...

They are fortunate because they can concentrate on their painting instead of being

overburdened by their need for perfect copying. Perfection means something different

to them.

For 30 years I have been locked into the quest for realism and correct detail in

Technical Design and Fine Art. It needs iron discipline and rigid structure. It is a

struggle to maintain these standards...

I don't want this... "Do You?"

Imagine then the pleasure when you see paintings by an artist who has been released

from realism.

Some artists see what they paint. They know the complex story behind a simple

painting...

Some artists paint life in their paintings...

Paintings that are calm and quiet.
Paintings that can scream and shout

Choices are yours...

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Whitby art print by Joseph Mallord William Turner

William Turner, 1775-1851 (Collection des maitres)

Joseph Mallord William Turner, R.A., 1775-London-1851: Richard Green at three London galleries

Goldau art print by Joseph Mallord William Turner

Under the greenwood Tree. [Song.] The words by W. Shakespeare. High.

pictures of an outstanding painter, a person who drew the light

Whitby framed art print by Joseph Mallord William Turner



the search for lifelike realism... or life in abstraction.

But don't be disheartened. Just because your painting doesn't look exactly like the

subject doesn't mean that you haven't caught the essence of it. You could have

captured the life inside... the emotional quality... which can be equally as

important.

Emotional quality has been important for Old Masters...

With JMW Turner, Art began to be transformed with vivid color and swift precise

drawing. He was an inspirational man of the 1800s whose vision shocked the English

Art Establishment.
It was the Impressionists, like Monet & Sisley, who transformed Landscape painting

with their swift brushwork and color use.
Vincent Van Gogh unwittingly forged a place in Art history. With his passion and

dedication, he painted masterpieces that will continue to be admired.
Picasso, the father of Modern Art, excelled at conventional painting but expanded

his influence through finding new ways of seeing the world. His influence was so

great that he inspired competition from equally great artists like Salvador Dali.

What kind of artist are you? And, more importantly "What kind of artist do you want

to become?"

To paint with flair and enthusiasm is as important as minute detail perfection. Let

your personality and character shine through your artwork. Try to be accurate in

capturing the spirit of your subject...

You will enjoy your painting more and you will paint pictures that have greater

appeal.

However you paint, it is better to paint pictures that have a life of their own...
Paintings that share your ideas, vision and flair
Paintings that tell stories
Paintings that ask questions
Paintings that will inspire

Michael Dale is the author of 1- Color Is Best (the quick and easy way to learn to paint watercolor) and 3- Colors Are All You Need (mix any color you want fast using only 3 colors). Go to http://www.Paint-And-Draw.com to find out more. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Michael_Dale

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