Trail's End
by Bob Salo
Title
Trail's End
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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May 23rd, 2011
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Comments (21)
Judy Filarecki
I love the way you have put all the digital brushes to work for you. I especially like your description about digital painting. I've been a traditional painter and am just learning Corel 11. Quoting you "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.." helps me get over the feeling like it really won't be fine art if I produce work on the computer instead of the canvas. Thank you for sharing so many beautiful paintings.
Bob Salo replied:
Judy ...thank you for this comment and I am so happy to know that you are exploring the exciting world of digital fine art...I am a traditional painter as well and return to the satisfying and slow process of evolving a traditionally painted work ...but digital is so much more exciting once you gain control and understanding of the medium....thanks again for visiting and commenting Judy :)))
Mary Wolf
The beautiful colors and shapes make this a very interesting painting. All your work is wonderful, Bob! Thank you also for leaving such nice comments on my work.
Joy DiNardo Bradley DiNardo Designs
Beautifully executed Bob! Love the colors, lights and darks, suggestion of the fence..Nice work!!
Lois Bryan
Bob, this is awesome ... fabulous light and tones ... truly a work of art!!!! Faved for sure!!!!!
Terril Heilman
A truly alluring and beautiful piece Bob!! Thanks so much for your comments on my work also!