Does the swish of a brush-stroke thrill you? Can you see that image trapped just below the surface of the paint? Do the colors pop out at you creating a constrast that takes your breath away?
You have the makings of becoming a true art lover.
The true meaning of any painting lies just beneath the paint. It is the feeling that the painting creates in a person, rather than just the picture it portrays (if indeed there is a picture). It could be the subject matter of the painting. It could be the colors used to create a mood. It could be how the painter has applied the paint to create the visual effect.
The trick for the painter is to evoke a feeling for his work. The trick for the viewer is to look beyond the exterior media and find the almost subliminal feeling that the artist has tried to present. The feeling may not even be the same as the painter dictates, but as long as the viewer feels something about the painting, it is a success.
For example, the painting paints a picture of an angel. He feels it is a spiritual piece that depicts heaven and wants the painting to evoke emotions about serenity. A viewer looking at the picture may feel totally different from what the artist expects. The viewer may just appreciate the beauty of the work without seeing the 'serenity' factor. They may feel calmed by the colors used, but also be in turmoil as to their beliefs because of the subject matter. It doesn't really matter what the viewer feels, as long as the picture has evoked some reaction.
Each painting should be a study of emotions. They can be happy, sad, excited-whatever-but a true art lover will see something in every painting. If you love art, you will look for that feeling. To the true art lover, it will come naturally.
To view my artwork, go to: The Hojt-Tonte Gallery
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