Yesterday, I published an article about an issue that I believe deserves more attention: Is Everything Really Allowed in #Art ?
Since this subject is important to me, I wanted to share a short summary of my thoughts here.
I believe everyone has the freedom to create art, experiment, and express themselves in any way they wish. However, freedom of artistic expression doesn't mean that knowledge, skill, and understanding of art are no longer important.
There is a difference between consciously breaking artistic rules and simply not knowing them. Understanding the language of visual art — including line, color, form, texture, and composition — gives artists more possibilities and greater freedom.
I also believe that artistic freedom and the viewer's freedom of interpretation should not be confused with the idea that every artwork automatically has the same artistic value.
Freedom in art does not mean freedom from knowledge.
If this topic interests you, I'd be happy if you visited my original post and read the full article. I'd also love to hear your thoughts and opinions.
@rishehri/is-everything-really-allowed-in
And today, I want to talk about the importance of light and sunlight falling on a face.
The #portrait I painted is of an old man looking somewhere in the distance under strong sunlight. I wanted to capture the effect of intense light on his face and explore how light can change our perception of facial features.
As usual, I started with charcoal and Conte pencil on paper, developing the face through lines, #shadows , and tonal contrasts. Then I finished the work with acrylic paint, mainly yellow, with a little blue.
Yellow is the central color in this work. For me, it is more than just the color of #sunlight . It brings warmth, intensity, and life to the face. I wanted yellow to dominate the composition and become the main language of light in this #portrait .
Sometimes, light doesn't simply reveal a face; it transforms it.
What do you think about the use of #yellow in portrait painting?
I would also like to thank everyone who supports me, follows my work, and takes the time to read my posts. Your support and engagement mean a lot to me.
If you have any questions about drawing, painting, artistic techniques, or the creative process, feel free to ask me. I'll be happy to share what I know and exchange experiences.
And if you'd like me to draw or paint your portrait, you can send me a photo. I'd be happy to create something in my own style.
Thank you for being here and supporting my artistic journey. ❤️
Hossein Rishehri