The Other Side Of Life...
by Bob Salo
Title
The Other Side Of Life...
Artist
Bob Salo
Medium
Painting - Computer Painting / Wacom Brushwork
Description
A reference photo is usually at the centre of my work but not always..I normally reduce my personal photos to basically a line drawing in grayscale..( minimum lines and surfaces) so it acts as a simple sketch. The exception being when I purposefully want it to be more photographic. I set my own palette as I work up the painting... I have developed a personalized way of creating visual texturing through a method I call" constructive/destructive brushwork". My objective over the last few years has been to develop a style that incorporates the look and appeal of traditional brushwork but with a natural approach to the media specific difference that digital painting offers... I love to explore the tools that are available to the modern day artist or any artist willing to take advantage of the creative potential that technology has in store for open minded creators of art. Artists that understand and agree that there can be no limitations imposed on the future of creative expression regardless of the chosen medium . I welcome digital painting as the latest newcomer to the painting category of fine art.....and yes we all know that it's not real paint......but other than that, the comparable creative process and the resultant outcome is getting darn close..... after all it's the traditional painter that has helped advance and make digital painting possible....May art creation always remain a stimulating challenge and a true expression of who we have become....
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June 24th, 2011
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Comments (15)
Bonnie Bruno
You capture the soul of the person in your portraits, Bob. I gravitated toward this immediately when I reached your gallery. It's beautiful.
Bob Salo replied:
your comment is very meaningful to me....I love working on portraits ...thanks Bonnie :))
Donna Proctor
Absolutely lovely, Bob. It's amazing how you make your work look like traditional paintings in various mediums. I agree with the above commenters that this one looks so much like a watercolor :) xxo
Marlene Robbins
Hello Bob.what a beautiful painting you did here.Has a lovely watercolor effect. Hope all is well with you. I am finally getting back to painting after having a heart attack on May16th coming back from our vacation in Michigan. Ended up in a hospital 4 hours from home. My life has changed....I am forever grateful. Thanks for appreciating Mapquest -abstract. Always good talking to you. Peace and Love- marlene
Bob Salo
Joy and Christine...you both made my day with your comments. You read my description and the encouraging feedback is most appreciated !!!
Christine Belt
Fantastic digital painting, Bob. Upon first glace it appears to be a traditional watercolor painting. Your process has gotten spot on; not just darn close. Love your color choice as well.
Joy DiNardo Bradley DiNardo Designs
Love the illumination and the windswept feel. Nice painting and yes the process is getting close and you are doing a great job at it too!!