Abstract Realism

Produced for Bright Light Productions, this video features world-famous artists David Leffel and Sherrie McGraw describing the concepts behind this style of painting. 2012 (excerpt)

[@RobertF-]

Somebody once told me a good way to see the abstract structure of a picture, which is to turn the picture upside down and look at the composition that way.

[@tumblingrosesstudio]

Big fan of this style, would recommend the book, "Disrupted Realism" by John Seed and the works of Ann Gale and Nicole Sleeth

[@sketchartist1964]

Where can I listen to the entire presentation?

[@jeanhurst4]

So? In fact, what have they said about abstract realism???

[@johnrogersAlterism]

Hi guys I watched your video 8 years ago and wanted to comment to you then as I too use abstract realism but wanted to add that texture and contrast can be used as an abstraction too .. unfortunately that day our property burnt down and our conversation was lost in the flames 😢 but I’m back and thought I could renter this topic .. thank you for your video

[@ibberman]

I'm sorry for your loss, the wildfires?

[@johnrogersAlterism]

@@ibberman thanks no it was actually arson but I am ok now I managed to work hard and rebuild a studio for my painting

[@ibberman]

@@johnrogersAlterism That's a tough one, we lost everything in the wildfires 6 years ago, still in limbo with no home or studio. Glad to hear there is hope and you are able to paint again.

[@cainalbertson327]

why does abstract realism look like just impressionism to me?

[@zaqareemalcolm]

Cain Albertson theyre both painterly and tend to have similar stroke quality I think the main differences are the treatment of values, light and color, and the stroke sizes.

[@elsagrace3893]

Cain Albertson I was going to say before I saw it that it sounds like Impressionism. He made up some new words. That’s all.

[@louielouie4187]

Blah blah blah, it would be nice to see this guy do some free online demos

[@diegoallcore]

this is youtube

[@scrapart2492]

Blah blah blah

[@johnsakowicz6723]

What will this poor woman (Sherry) do when the old codger (David) kicks the bucket? She lives for him. Maybe she'll throw herself on his funeral pyre.

[@EreneyMc]

and you re too stupid

[@rodolfofanti2788]

John Sakowicz you should try living for somebody else too. It may accidentally teach you the concept of altruism and compassion.

[@stephenfrancisduffy6460]

Its called love..

[@cheatah64]

You’re an idiot with no appreciation for art.

[@daikayll1897]

Ha Haaa ! Whats wrong John , was 5 minutes too long to concentrate for ? Haa Haa Haaaa , you dolt of a man.