What’s Your Painting Style?
When I first started in my art journey I was often asked “What’s your painting style?”. I would usually reply that I just painted whatever I felt like in that moment. I had no idea what style I would classify my art in (and I still don’t).
Over the years I have learned about the many
different types of art and explored some wonderful artists, past and present.
Viewing and learning about all types of painting is a great way to boost your
creativity and explore the world of art.
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I thought it would be interesting to compile
what I have learned in one area for you to explore. You may find something new
and interesting, take your art in a whole new direction or solidify ideas you
already have. Either way, I hope you enjoy this journey through the world of
painting styles.
Realism involves painting a subject or photo
exactly as you see it in detail. A realistic painting looks so much like the
real thing that you often can’t tell the difference between a
photograph and a painting.
Realism generally depicts ordinary subjects in
ordinary situations. Each element in the scene is painted exactly as they are
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Want to add more realism to your own artwork,
read my post on Realism for some ideas and tips.
Realism painting of a woman with a parasol by
Monet
Claude Monet – Springtime 1872
Painterly Style
The painterly style became popular during the
fist half of the 19th century. Subjects are painted in a realistic style but
unlike realism, the brush strokes are obvious and are an integral part of the
painting.
The subjects are identifiable but there is a
lack of fine detail. Henri Matisse and Vincent van Gogh used this style of
painting.
painting of a wheat field by Vincent van Gogh
Vincent van Gogh – Wheatfield with Crows 1890
Impressionism
Impressionism was developed in Europe in the mid
1870’s -1880’s. Impressionistic painting is achieved
by using color and light to give the “impression” of the subject.
The emphasis is on light and color rather than detail.
Impressionistic artists often painted outside to maximize the light and the
play of sunlight on the subjects they were painting.
painting of people in a garden overlooking the
ocean by Claude Monet
Claude Monet – Jardin à Sainte-Adresse
1866-1867
Expressionism
The artwork of the expressionism movement is
meant to depict the thoughts and emotions of the artists themselves rather than
the subject.
The paintings are characterized by wide sweeping
brush strokes and unrealistic colors used to convey strong emotion.
Probably the most well known expressionist
painting is The Scream by Edvard Munch.
painting of a person screaming by Edvard Munch
Edvard Munch, The Scream 1893
Fauvism
Fauvism concentrated on pure intense color to
express the artists thoughts and feelings. Often the colors were unnatural and
unblended.
The subjects were often flat on the canvas
rather than painted in 3D since the emphasis was on the color rather than the
form.
Unlike expressionism, fauvism tended to depict
happy, joyful feelings in the artwork. Henri Matisse is one of the best known
Fauvist painters.
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Abstract
Abstract works put emphasis on the colors,
textures and materials used in the painting. Works of abstract art are a “freer” representation of the artists
imagination rather than a depiction of a reference photo or still life.
The artist uses color and texture to invoke
emotions and ideas. Abstract art is the artists attempt to depict ideas and
thoughts rather than physical reality. In many ways, abstract art is the
opposite of realism.
There are many types of abstract art. One you
may have heard of is Cubism. This type of art is characterized by the use of
geometrical solids to form the subject of the painting. Pablo Picasso is
probably one of the most famous Cubists.
Another famous abstract artist, Georgia O’Keeffe, painted isolated parts of subjects close up. For example,
painting the center of a flower rather than the whole flower or a field of
flowers. This form of art shows amazing details and patterns in nature that we
don’t ordinarily take the time to see.
Surrealism
The surrealist art movement began in the early
1900’s and is characterized by artworks depicting dreamlike or
hallucinatory scenes which are often bizarre. The basis of surrealism is to
free the imagination and render unconscious thought onto the painting surface.
The images in surrealist paintings are
recognizable and painted realistically but the whole scene takes on an unusual
or bizarre twist similar to a dream or nightmare.
Surrealism often incorporates symbolism, visual
puns and automatism, which means allowing the subconscious mind to to do the
painting.
Two of the more well known surrealist artists
are Salvador Dalí and Rene Magritte.
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