Monday, March 2, 2009

Painting Review

The support by Rolinda Stotts is captivating because of the contrast, texture, and symmetry. The instant I looked at this painting I fell in love with it. Its warmth is very inviting, and reassuring. This is done by the contrast/color palette Rolinda chose. Upon first glance you see white aspens popping off a brown textured canvas. The painting doesn't look like it was done on normal canvas though; it looks like it was done on a piece of wood. I believe this was done on purpose, to keep the same theme of trees alive. Looking at the painting closely you can see that there is a distinct texture. When you get closer it looks as though it is bark. The painting also creates a nice symmetric look making it look clean and crisp.

I think Rolinda created a piece of artwork that is absolutely amazing. There are so many different feelings that come from it; you can feel happy, peaceful, warm, etc. That’s the beauty of artwork; you can interpret something completely different then the next. Rolinda probably thought of her painting completely different then what we did. I think that is the intent of a painting like this, to allow others to think for themselves.

1 comment:

  1. Aspens are memorable. It is most interesting how art can be interpreted by different people, and even at different times. That is an excellent observation that intent of a painting is to "allow others to think for themselves. I agree. I think that's how books are too.

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