I agree with you, there is no shortage of these types of paintings. I really like the calming aesthetic of what you are making. I just thought it would be ironic to have that aesthetic show something like a simple fender bender or perhaps a traffic jam. -Also something pretty common in most peoples lives but not ever considered serene or pastoral. But there is probably too much irony, too much juxtaposition in art these days, no doubt. Have you considered painting someone's portrait? That would seem the ultimate challenge.
Yeah, if I did a fender bender, it would probably just be me doing it for the irony. I'd like to avoid that. Also, who wants a fender bender on their wall? A traffic jam is a bit more interesting. I suppose both will be historical curiosities in time. Yes, I probably will. Although I am not there yet.Have you considered painting someone's portrait? That would seem the ultimate challenge.
I think you could make a serene fender bender though. Capture that moment right before you exchange information and you're both kinda staring at the damage like welp :/
I suppose both will be historical curiosities in time.
That would make for an interesting show -- all paintings of every day scenes that will one day be historical curiosities. who wants a fender bender on their wall?
I would if it was painted in a way that made it seem calm and non-violent. An occurrence, a moment, perhaps a tease of a narrative.
Good point. Still, maybe one could dedicate it to scenes that will be antiquated in 20 years time.
There are many historical paintings of nude people. In fact there are entire Instagram accounts dedicated to the oddest of the paintings. I think they are very interesting because they show a different side of our ancestors from the narrative we are normally fed.