Tag: oil painting
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George Innes: The Coming Storm
American Landscape Painter In the nexus between realism and impressionism live the paintings of George Innes, American landscape painter (May 1, 1825 – August 3, 1894.) Initially influenced by the Hudson River painters George Innes was interested in the spiritual force of nature and tried to represent this in his paintings. While the Hudson River painters…
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The Unorthodox Paintings of El Greco
The Unorthodox Paintings of El Greco. One of my favorite areas in the Metropolitan Museum of Art is the European Painting galleries. In particular I love the unorthodox paintings of El Greco. In through the main entrance, up the stairs, through the glass double doors and turn left. violà! I was in shock and denial…
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Frank Auerbach: Trust in the Process
Trust in the Process. Thinking of the work of Frank Auerbach, “trust” is a word that comes to mind. I think the charcoal drawings of Auerbach perhaps more so than the paintings reflect the obsessive nature of his process. Laying down instense, exploratory marks on paper to then dust and erase away. Leaving a trace…
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Dutch Nocturne
Painting Nocturnes in Oil. One of my favorite genres of landscape painting is the Nocturne. Much like walking out into the night, attempting to paint nocturnes in oil is like entering a different realm where you will be tested. You need to let go and trust your skills. Be confident in the painting process and…