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PI promise not to post anymore. It interesting that several people have said that they are not keen on photorealistic paintings and I happen to be take it or leave it depending on the artist and subject, some very positive comments about his work .
Mittenwald 1932 36x42cm oil on canvas
Gard 1918 36x 49cm oil on canvas
A woman on a wooden pier at Lake Esrum Fredenborg 1891.
Kastelsoen 1903 27x 35 oil on canvas
Gard 1918 36x 49cm oil on canvas
A woman on a wooden pier at Lake Esrum Fredenborg 1891.
Kastelsoen 1903 27x 35 oil on canvas
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by Paul (Dixie) Dean
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PI promise not to post anymore. It interesting that several people have said that they are not keen on photorealistic paintingsWell, to be honest, my issue with photorealistic paintings is partly rooted in envy. I know that neither my health, nor my patience would allow me to engage in studying photorealistic techniques and still have time to explore the other styles I enjoy, but I can't help but acknowledge the beauty of photorealistic paintings. The one with the crucified Jesus statue took me by surprise. In that painting, Jesus looks like a real person instead of a statue. Here's another one that I enjoy from Mork Monsted's body of work:
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Dammit! I was so engrossed in studying these paintings that I burned the bacon for my morning sandwich!
I think it was Ken Howard who suggested that we should paint 'plein aire' for no more than one hour and forty minutes because the light would change and make the scene look different. How did Monsted manage, and without freezing to death in the winter?
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Dammit! I was so engrossed in studying these paintings that I burned the bacon for my morning sandwich!
I think it was Ken Howard who suggested that we should paint 'plein aire' for no more than one hour and forty minutes because the light would change and make the scene look different. How did Monsted manage, and without freezing to death in the winter?
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I don't think that "photorealism" is in any way an accurate description of Monsted's work - a close look reveals his brushwork, whereas photorealist painters go out of their way to disguise theirs. Unlike Alan, I AM inspired - but it depends on what is meant by "inspire": I like trees, and I like snow - provided it stays away from me - so I'm almost bound to admire Monsted; but encouraged to try to emulate his techniques - no. For one thing I'm tolerably sure I couldn't do it, and for another, time has jogged on a bit - these largely pastoral scenes are a rarity these days, for better or for worse, and I imagine they were somewhat idyllic versions of reality even then. However, Monsted celebrates nature - and that is always inspiring to me.
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I also like trees and snow scenes are a great favourite of mine. I’ve got a winter snow scene on the cover of the December edition of TA magazine which is out shortly.
My stuff is nowhere near as accomplished as the work above but I’ve never wanted to achieve this style so it’s just as well.
Let’s just say that they don’t excite me… a 60 minute plein air oil sketch by the late Ken Howard creates far more emotion for me personally.
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by Alan Bickley
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An Interesting discussion on photorealism. It's a type of painting that I admire, chiefly for the skills involved. I'm not sure where 'realism' becomes 'hyperealism' or 'photorealism'...perhaps when every leaf or hair is painted. I don't agree with the idea 'why not just take a photo'. It would be an exceptional photographer who could match these paintings. The artist, photorealistic or whatever, always brings something to the table, a 'something' that's not found in photographs...certainly not mine anyway.
This style, for me, really comes into its own on technical subjects like ships, cars, et al, but I like it in portraiture, still life and landscape. Somebody made a point earlier on that in this style you can't tell one artist from another. I agree wholeheartedly with that person, not really a problem, it's just the nature of the beast.
It would be sad if all art were like this, but that's not the case, there are many styles to enjoy in art...wherever our own preferences take us. You can't like everything. I do like and admire 'photorealism' and many other styles too.
1935 Geese on the Cobblestones in the Courtyard on a Summer Day.
Sunset Over a Danish Fiord. 1901
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I do agree that his work is ousting and yet not to everyone’s taste but that’s as it should be I do understand the point Alan and others make . Robert and Lew made some really good points regarding the brush marks and that a photograph would not show up as well , particularly in the days when Monsted was painting.
What pleases me is that so many people have picked up on the skill need to paint like this something that I could not do nor really want to .
It shows also that having a thread like this is useful in that it’s introducing artists and opening up discussions and I would like to thank you all for participating and making it worthwhile.
For me it’s comments like Denise has made about not knowing his work and becoming a instant fan which is more than I expected from choosing Monsted , it shows what good taste Denise has as well.
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Just a quick 'un - I'm almost tempted to try those of his techniques that I can see, to produce a painting that could begin to be compared with his: I hope to goodness I have more sense, though.... I remember once trying to write like a novelist I admired (J B Priestly): the results were ludicrous pastiche (I was very young....) - at the very best I could hope to do, that sort of result would undoubtedly ensue in this case: and as I'd be too embarrassed to show it, there's not really much point!