Show us your... paintings

[scottb]

There are several artists who have shared bits of their work in the past and I've always enjoyed seeing their work. Thought it might also be interesting to see some members' taste in the visual arts. Post what you've got or even just what you like.

The painting I'm posting is one I just happened across on ebay. What do you think? The artist my be a hack but it caught my untrained eye.

[Free For All]

I like it. I like paintings with texture like that. I'm also a sucker for Impressionism. I'm certainly no art expert, but I've been to a lot of art museums and I know where my interests lie. I also try to maintain an open mind to appreciate new things. Just like in music!

The painting I'm posting is one I just happened across on ebay. What do you think? The artist my be a hack but it caught my untrained eye.

"Untrained eye"? I doubt that. I don't think it's a requirement that you be an expert in art to make an informed decision as to what you like. If you like it, then it's good. Others may not like it, that's cool. How "good" it is is a very subjective thing.

I like paintings where you can get close and study the technique (texture, brush strokes, color use, etc.) of the artist and then back away and see the finished "vision" come into focus. Monet and Van Gogh are both that way for me.

Hey, here's a great one.....I love the dog that's cheating..........

Edited September 6, 2005 by Free For All

[Hardbopjazz]

I like it. I like paintings with texture like that. I'm also a sucker for Impressionism. I'm certainly no art expert, but I've been to a lot of art museums and I know where my interests lie. I also try to maintain an open mind to appreciate new things. Just like in music!

The painting I'm posting is one I just happened across on ebay. What do you think? The artist my be a hack but it caught my untrained eye.

"Untrained eye"? I doubt that. I don't think it's a requirement that you be an expert in art to make an informed decision as to what you like. If you like it, then it's good. Others may not like it, that's cool. How "good" it is is a very subjective thing.

I like paintings where you can get close and study the technique (texture, brush strokes, color use, etc.) of the artist and then back away and see the finished "vision" come into focus. Monet and Van Gogh are both that way for me.

Hey, here's a great one.....I love the dog that's cheating..........

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At my last company I worked at, for 5 years service you receive a gift. They send you a link to a web site to pick your gift. This painting is on that list. I wanted to pick this.

Edited September 6, 2005 by Hardbopjazz

[scottb]

The only way to have Dogs Playing Poker is on velvet! That and Elvis portraits.

Similarly, the Saturday Night Fever Soundtrack MUST be listened to on 8 track.

[Guest]

what makes you say the artist may be a hack? anyways here is one of favorite drawing i did with oil pastels.

Edited September 6, 2005 by Claude Bartee

[scottb]

I said she may be a hack because I'm not sure what the art community would think about an artist who sold their stuff on ebay. I got no problem with it and I really liked her work so I'll probably get the painting.

You just never know, people who "know" art may say that it's something any art major would do in oils class. She may be the Kenny G of oil paiinting!

Didn't know of any taboos against ebay artists. I DO know, however, that you shouldn't have dental work done in some guys living room! (Guy from Mexico was busted here several months back.)

[Noj]

What, no Thomas Kinkade?

Robert Williams

Jeff Soto

Justin Wood

[Noj]

John Singer Sargent

[Noj]

Manet

[Noj]

Mucha

[Noj]

Shag

[Noj]

Mark Ryden

Edited September 6, 2005 by Noj

[Ron S]

Even though he signed it "Argo", I'm pretty sure this one's really a Rembrandt:

[Noj]

Holy smokes Ron, that thing is so horrible it's fantastic.

[couw]

Holy smokes Ron, that thing is so horrible it's fantastic.

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yeah, that flat microphone really adds depth to the man's face.

[Ron S]

And that tear really gets ya, dudn't it?

[John B]

I hope you've all seen the Museum of Bad Art.

I've been lucky enough to view the collection, in all of its splendor, in person, several years ago.

[Noj]

Barry McGee

[couw]

And that tear really gets ya, dudn't it?

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yes, it puts the cloud like hair into a whole 'nother perspective.

amazing stuff

[Noj]

Damn, I guess there's no salvaging this thread.

[scottb]

She may be the Kenny G of oil paiinting! 

I had forgotten about Thomas K. when I asked this question. Obviously that position is filled. Perhaps she could be the Najee of oil painting.

[Man with the Golden Arm]

And that tear really gets ya, dudn't it?

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yes, it puts the cloud like hair into a whole 'nother perspective.

amazing stuff

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that's no cloud, and i'm no critic, but ... as you can discern by the envelopment of his tresses the artist is strongly influenced by the japonais block paintings of hokusai. do note the plunging dali-esque neckline that might be an hommage to the peanutbutter and banana sammich.

[couw]

And that tear really gets ya, dudn't it?

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yes, it puts the cloud like hair into a whole 'nother perspective.

amazing stuff

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that's no cloud, and i'm no critic, but ... as you can discern by the envelopment of his tresses the artist is strongly influenced by the japonais block paintings of hokusai.

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aah! another layer of interpretation, comparing the King's hairdo to a full grown japanese tsunami of yesteryear. But where's the grease in that?

Edited September 6, 2005 by couw

[Ron S]

And that tear really gets ya, dudn't it?

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yes, it puts the cloud like hair into a whole 'nother perspective.

amazing stuff

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that's no cloud, and i'm no critic, but ... as you can discern by the envelopment of his tresses the artist is strongly influenced by the japonais block paintings of hokusai.

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aah! another layer of interpretation, comparing the King's hairdo to a full grown japanese tsunami of yesteryear. But where's the grease in that?

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If you don't have the artistic insight and inspiration to see it, there's really not much hope for you.

[scottb]

yeah, that flat microphone really adds depth to the man's face.

THE MAN??!! How dare you! Although he certainly died a man's death with the pills and the toilet and all those kinds of things, he is the KING! and should be esteemed as such even in casual references.

Speaking of the King, Graceland could be entered in its entirity into the bad art museum.