by James Anthony
Acrylic / Mixed Medium
24” x 36”
About James
The artist is a communicator first and foremost. The message we convey reflects our experiences, interests, values and beliefs. We have a moral responsibility to use our talents wisely, considering we have the power to affect the way our viewers think and perceive this world. A work of art needs to be visually appealing to initially attract the viewer’s attention, or it may go unnoticed. It must elicit a response that evokes an emotion, jogs the mind, or stirs the spirit. Hopefully, this in some way affects or alters the beholder’s viewpoint. I prefer realism because of its straightforwardness and painting people particularly. Realism is the most understandable style to most observers, a common universal language. There is little doubt about what the viewer is looking at, creating a certain credibility. While the image needs its roots in reality, it can be made up to suit the message the artist wishes to convey. It will reveal an idea that the viewer is forced to consider.
by James Anthony
Acrylic / Mixed Medium
24” x 36”
About James
The artist is a communicator first and foremost. The message we convey reflects our experiences, interests, values and beliefs. We have a moral responsibility to use our talents wisely, considering we have the power to affect the way our viewers think and perceive this world. A work of art needs to be visually appealing to initially attract the viewer’s attention, or it may go unnoticed. It must elicit a response that evokes an emotion, jogs the mind, or stirs the spirit. Hopefully, this in some way affects or alters the beholder’s viewpoint. I prefer realism because of its straightforwardness and painting people particularly. Realism is the most understandable style to most observers, a common universal language. There is little doubt about what the viewer is looking at, creating a certain credibility. While the image needs its roots in reality, it can be made up to suit the message the artist wishes to convey. It will reveal an idea that the viewer is forced to consider.
