INside OUTside Painting

Here's the info on our new painting project!!!!

David Parks- massive figures

As part of the "Bay Area Figurative School" of artists, Parks broke out of the abstract styles around him and began to explore figurative paintings. When you see his work, notice the large size and large brush marks of his work. Those are thick paintings!!!
Even without detail, or because of the lack of detail, his work has a massiveness to it- almost like the primitive sculptures of Africa or Easter Island.

See more of his work at this link...

* also notice his wonderful use of color to make depth and the illusion of light.

Titian and El Greco's use of active compositions

Look at how these two masters organized their HUGE canvases with figures, objects and landscape to create a sense of life and energy.
Look how many diagonals there are in the paintings....
Do you see a "grid" or structure that the painting uses as a foundation?

Artists responding to artists...

Look how Kerry James Marshall  has used the compositions and techniques of past master artists (Titian) as a "guide" in organizing his own work. Marchall's work is also a way for him to tell stories about his own history.

Van Gogh's Expressive Paintings

Look how much emotion and energy Van Gogh is able to pack into his paintings. Many of these pieces were created in intense bursts of work..... not developed over months, but created in days!

Click on the images to see much closer the use of thick paint and clear, planned brush marks.

See more of his work here....

The Thickest Painting I know...

In an effort to break out of the "tight" painting tendancies, we are going to push the loose, thick painting as far as possible...

Here's the handout-

Be sure to see the frank Auerbach site listed in the previous posting...

Frank Auerbach's THICK paintings

By layering up thick paint, several times, Auerbach's images show a history and connection to the subject. He often paints the same model, or familiar scenes close to his studio.
Looking close at the work it's easy to see just how THICK the paint surface has become.... almost turning into sculpture.

What do you notice his thick paint technique does to details?
How does he show form, structure and light/shadow?
What colors do you see him use in these paintings?

See more here.... and here...

HOCKNEY'S strong sense of color...

David Hockney (born 1937) a British artist who uses bright colors to create a sense of light and depth. He has explored different media including photography, drawing, printing and recently ipad paintings.

As you view the work, look at his use of hot and cold colors, color complements and color temperature.

See more about Hockney here...