Guests: Doug Sharp and Rich Geer
Description: How do you recognize if a painting is a cheap Starving Artist painting or one that has been painted by a Master Artist? Rich Geer relates from his experience as staff artist for the Michigan Historical Museum how to recognize a work by a master. Determining whether a painting is by a master artist can be challenging, especially for those without formal art training. Master artists are renowned for their exceptional skill, technique, and influence, and their works are often highly valued. This guide outlines the key indicators and methods that experts use to authenticate and attribute paintings to master artists.
Master artists are distinguished by their superior technique and craftsmanship. Look for:
1. Brushwork: Smooth, confident, and consistent strokes that demonstrate control and intention.
2. Composition: Balanced and harmonious arrangement of elements, often with innovative approaches to space and perspective.
3. Use of Color: Subtle and sophisticated color choices, including mastery of light, shadow, and tonal transitions.
4. Attention to Detail: Fine details that contribute to the overall realism or expressive quality of the work.
Using similar parameters, we can recognize the hand of God in His creation. Even artwork like Jackson Pollock, who dripped paint on his canvas trying to show randomness, cannot escape the reality that artistic beauty requires the hand of a master artist,