Nature of Art Appreciation
I overheard a gallery owner recently who shared the following statement with potential clients:
. . . it’s not a matter of just liking a work of art . . . you must LOVE it!!
So with that in mind, I set off on an “Art Journey” of sorts, to see if I could find works of art that generate a “WOW FACTOR” within me, works of art that stir me, and that I would enjoy living with.
It’s difficult to explain the how and why of my selection, I guess the old saying: “Art is in the eye of the beholder” holds true to a certain extent. I believe it has a little bit to do with “perception” (a single unified awareness derived from sensory processes while a stimulus is present.)
“It’s the manipulation of three-dimensional space through color and tone that has led commentators such as Nature’s Margaret Livingstone to consider artists to be in a similar vein as neurobiologists. “Visual artists are, in a sense, neurobiologists of vision, studying the potential and capacity of the visual brain with techniques that are unique to them,” says Livingstone.” - snippet from an article titled: written by author Rusty Rockets - 13April 2007
- Science a Go Go Website
This short art journey has proven a wonderful exercise, and I hope to continue to keep my eyes and heart open in my future explorations of art. I guess it goes to show that even if one is an artist, the nature of art appreciation is truly another form of personal self-expression. So next time you are out and about enjoying art, in whatever form it may take, remember to STOP if you start to feel that “WOW FACTOR”, let yourself be moved, as Love must truly be in the air!
Patricia van Lubeck
image title: Populus Flucta by artist Patricia van Lubeck
* notice Patricia’s inclusion of a very tiny, yet totally masterful focal point!!, brilliant!
image title: Fargesia Victualia by artist Patricia van Lubeck
I truly adore the lush surreal landscape Patricia has painted above titled: Fargesia Victualia.
It WORKS for me!! . . . everything about it!!
image from artist Patricia van Lubeck’s blog
* as a side note, I must congratulate Patricia for having taken the time to share with her admirers & blog viewers a capture of her working in her studio. Because I feel so strongly about this particular work of art it was a real treat for me to see a photograph of the painting (in real size) and also to see the artist at work! Just makes it that more special to me! :o)
read more, see more of artist Patricia Van Lubeck’s stunning works on her website & blog: click here
Darren John McEvoy
image title: Momentum by artist Darren John McEvoy
I came across this particular work of art above titled: Momentum in Darren’s Reb Bubble portfolio and immediately fell head over heals with it! If I try to explain why, I most certainly will mumble my words as it renders me speechless. It most definitely has “WOW FACTOR”
read more, see more of artist Darren John McEvoy’s fantabulous works on his website: click here
Jose De La Barra
image title: Espontaneos Femeninos-3 by artist Jose De La Barra
I happened to discover Jose’s works serendipitously, and I am so happy I did!
His portfolio at Absolute Arts contains more of his impecable works of art, additional pieces in his above series are also on display for your viewing. The “flow” of his highlighted work above titled: Espontaneos Femeninos - 3 is what attracted my eyes, The interconnection of Woman & Nature in both form and colour is truly magnificent!
read more and see more of artist Jose De La Barra’s works on his Absolute Arts portfolio.
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Great article.
I do think it is very true that you have to love art, not just like it.
As for WOW factor.
The first painting had me. Thanks for the link to her blog as well.
Hi Damien! Thank you kindly & you’re welcome. Hope you got your MAC :o)
Hi Carol,
The painting Espontaneos Femeninos-3 by Jose De La Barra is amazing, I love it. I whish it could be hanging in my living right now to look at it every day and night, I love it!
Thanks for publishing these artists.
That is truly gorgeous!
Hi Thismakesmyday! ooo I love it too!! my pleasure!
Hi Psiplex :o) I agree, oh yes!!