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Abstract Oil Painting Artists In New York

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.

The process of painting with oils is a bit more difficult than with other mediums. This paint and the thinners and cleaners used with it do have a strong odor that puts off some artists. It also takes a long time to dry and impatient artists may decline to use this method for just that reason. Watercolor and acrylic dry in a very short time and are more commonly used.

There are painters that appreciate the fact that oil paint takes so long to dry. The increase in drying time means that the artist has more time to blend colors or make wholesale changes before the painting dries. It can take a few weeks for it to dry. However, the rich colors and deep tones are 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.

Art is a field full of opinions. Many people feel that the predecessor to abstract art was the impressionist movement. These pictures often looked undefined or unfinished. It was usually easy to see what the subject of the painting was, however. Monet and other painters used this method, using bright splashes of color and integrating light into the scene.

Romanticist and expressionist painters were also an influence on this style. The expressionist style is highlighted by bright colors and exaggerated figures. Romanticists were more realistic in their artistic renditions, but did paint freely based upon emotion. This was an amazing breakthrough, as it allowed artists to abandon reality and paint based on their imagination.

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.

The style of modern abstract art takes many forms. Some pieces of art are easy to interpret while others take time and thought to discern meaning. Both the artist and the viewer may have an opinion on whether or it constitutes art. Every person may have a different opinion. This is the beauty of this type of painting, and makes it fit in varying environments.




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