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Melon Abstractionby ~3RiiN

Traditional Art / Paintings / Abstract

This is an abstraction of a still life that I completed during my Painting I class. Even though I have never been much of an abstract artist, this is one of my favorite paintings so far because this is the first painting that I feel like I used thick paint and didn't have a tendency to "overblend". As a result, the brushstrokes are still quite visible, which is something I aim to do in future paintings.

Any comments, advice, or critiques on this would be very much appreciated since I am still a beginner with oils. Thanks!

16" x 20"
Oils on Canvas
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*binparadise Jan 13, 2013 Hobbyist General Artist

I like it! I think it's interesting that you "shredded" it vs. going with a different shape or colors

Have you tried working with a palette knife? I learned pretty quickly that I preferred using one over brushes, lol. Keeps plenty of pain on the canvas. I'm not a painter either, not by a long shot!.

~3RiiN Jan 13, 2013 Student Traditional Artist

Thank you! Before starting, we had a list of abstract artists to look up, and there was one (I don't remember the name) whose work looked to me like something that was shredded up, so I felt like that was the route I wanted to go with my painting.

I did use a palette knife during some of the assignments at the end of the semester, and it was definitely a fun experience! My favorite thing is that you can get the paint super thick in a short amount of time like you said.

Painting is something I am pretty far behind on, but I really hope to improve because I LOVE seeing the thick brush strokes that you see when you go to a museum or gallery, and I think that they add so much to a picture! Thankfully, I at least learned the different methods and guidelines to get me started with painting. We'll see how it goes....Reguardless, I will be sure to keep drawing since it's the more affordable option.

*binparadise Jan 14, 2013 Hobbyist General Artist

I really don't think there are "rules" to painting once you get past realism. Maybe color theory and working with values and lighting? I think if it feels good and you say what YOU speak your piece then it's all good

~3RiiN Jan 14, 2013 Student Traditional Artist

True, what I was mostly referring to is the "fat over lean" principle, where you put the fast-drying colors on the lower levels and slow-drying colors on the upper levels so that your paint doesn't crack. But what you're saying is certainly true! There are principles to be considered, but no actual rules. That's what I love about art!

*binparadise Jan 14, 2013 Hobbyist General Artist

I couldn't remember what it was called, lol. Thanks

Saying "that gloppy thing" didn't sound right and that was all I was coming up with :/

*caroflon Jan 12, 2013 Hobbyist General Artist

Wow, great painting! I like it a lot!

(But.... "Melon"??? May I ask - eeeeeeehm - where is the melon?" *duckandcover*

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~3RiiN Jan 12, 2013 Student Traditional Artist

Glad you like it! And it is supposed to be a yellow melon that basically looks like it's been through the shredder. I know it's a bit hard to see, but if you look at the brown thing on the top, that is the stem (it's cut up as well). I know it's a bit confusing, but hey, that's abstract art for ya!

Thank you for your comment!

*caroflon Jan 12, 2013 Hobbyist General Artist

Aaaah, thanks! - Got it.

And: Yeah, it's abstract - all right.

And the compostion is great.

~TaiGyoza Jan 11, 2013 Student General Artist

wow..i like this one very very much

~3RiiN Jan 11, 2013 Student Traditional Artist

Glad you like it! Thanks for your comment!

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