3/13/2017

About Abstract Oil Painting Artists In New York City

By Timothy Wright


An abstract painting can spruce up almost any area. Since interpretation of the painting is left up to the viewer's imagination, this type of art fits in almost anywhere, from residences to businesses. Free flowing art is not usually created in oil paint, therefore, artists who use this medium can be harder to find. In New York there are abstract oil painting artists who create stunning works of art priced for any budget.

Oil painting is a little more difficult than other types of paintings, but it does have its advantages. Oil paint has a distinctive odor that may prevent some artists from using it. This type of paint also has a longer drying time. While this is advantageous for some artists, the idea of waiting for paint to dry deters others. Acrylics and watercolors dry in a fraction of the time that it takes for oil paint to dry.

There are artists that appreciate the fact that oil paint takes so long to dry. The artist can easily blend colors or change parts of the scene without worrying that it will dry before they are finished. This kind of paint will take a few weeks to dry. The colors are much deeper and richer than watercolors or acrylics, so it is worth the wait.

Oil painting is the traditional type of painting, used by classic artists. This type of artistry has been around since the fifteenth century. Botticelli and da Vinci both worked in this medium. It is durable and resists fading. Much artwork from past centuries still looks great because in was painted with oils.

Although art connoisseurs all have their opinions, it is likely that the precursor to this type of art was the impressionistic style. Impressionists created pictures that some felt looked unfinished or undefined, although the subject matter was usually easy to discern. Artists like Monet used this then experimental style to showcase bright colors and how light plays upon a scene.

Romanticism and expressionism also contributed to abstract art as we know it today. Expressionistic painters used exaggeration in their art and bold colors. Romanticism was more realistic, but allowed the artist to freely paint per their emotions. It was ground breaking, though, as it relied more on the artist's imagination versus reality.

Art that was loosely constructed has always been a part of history. Ancient cave dwellers did not always rely on realism in their creations. Stick figures and animals were common, but it was easy to discern what they represented. Symbols, dots, and lines are a form of free flowing art and have been used in creations throughout the ages.

Abstract artwork ranges from visual representation of objects that are easy to discern to paintings with little form or structure. It is up to the artist to decide what is art in this case, but also the viewer. This type of art is viewed differently by different people. However, this is what makes it universally appealing and gives it the ability to work in many different environments.




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