2. Making ordinary things
extraordinary
The idea here is to take something entirely
common and paint it in such
a way that viewers are forced to look or 'see' the thing in some other
way. Just this morning I purchased a packet of beautiful chopsticks. My
aim it to one day paint them in in conjunction with a fork or other
eating implements. This might just question the process of getting food
from dish to mouth.
Anyway painting simple things is also a major obligation of any artist
for it promotes lateral thinking and wonder.
Such things might include:
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A footprint in the sand.
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A small wave on the beach with a shell.
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Cooked pasta.
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A map of the world.
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A mailbox.
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Beans and toast.
Look around, walk in the park, go to the seaside, there are thousands
of
suitable items. Below are a few examples of mine I have found that made
successful and saleable paintings. |