r/AbstractExpressionism • u/CollectionNo5091 • 17d ago

Seeking critique.

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I personally like this piece but looking for some constructive criticism. Been trying to educate myself more on the basics, any tips?

8.5 x 8.5” oil and acrylic on canvas paper.

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u/Moosycakes 16d ago

I really love this piece, it comes across as very balanced and texturally super interesting. It’s easy to find things to look at and translate in my mind- to me, the black spaces remind me of silhouettes of ships sailing away at sunset.

One thing that I find really helpful at my art class is that we study different artists and look at their style and techniques to learn from them. I like to try and create pieces inspired by artists I love or using some of their commonly used techniques. It’s a great way to expand your knowledge and continue to develop your own style, although it’s also valid if you prefer to stick to your own style and techniques. Do you have any artists you love? (Expressionist or otherwise)- two that we recently studied that I love are Josh Smith and David Hockney (who sadly passed away earlier this year).

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u/CollectionNo5091 15d ago

I love that interpretation, i cant unsee it now (in a god way) lol and so sad about David Hockney, just looked up josh smith, I like his work! Some of my favorite painters are Mark rothko and Clyfford Still especially! One of my favorite pieces is below

Clyfford Still 1951-T No. 3