Andrew Wyeth's Abstract Paintings.

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  @mary-chrishines9391 · 5 years ago

  I just read this on Wikipedia then saw this video! You are spot on, as usual! "In a Life magazine article in 1965, Wyeth said that although he was thought of as a realist, he thought of himself as an abstractionist: 'My people, my objects breathe in a different way: there's another core—an excitement that's definitely abstract. My God, when you really begin to peer into something, a simple object, and realize the profound meaning of that thing—if you have an emotion about it, there's no end.' "

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  @grandpa_eric · 2 years ago (edited)

  I had issues painting and learning from professors in fine art school in the 70s because abstract expressionism as taught was empty. Meaning it was expression abstracted from nothing. After 3 years of that at 2 different colleges, I found a 3rd college where the fundamentals, academics, a basis for abstraction from life were taught. What a difference! Studying with active professionals, esteemed artists and illustrators of the day. It made my career and whole being as an artist.<br>I’m appreciative of you, Ian. As your channel is a refresher and inspiration on days too stormy &amp; windy to head outside.

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• JA

  @janemikas8858 · 5 years ago

  I purchased your book around 10 years ago, and it&apos;s a nice surprise to see you here on Youtube in the flesh. Thanks for the important lessons on design.

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  @DSNELSONOFFICIAL · 6 months ago

  Was so pleased to find two great teachers, Wyeth and you, in one great video

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  @anjou157 · 4 years ago

  I&apos;ve always loved Andew Wyeth&apos;s paintings...his subtly of tones, sometimes nearly monochrome, and his gift of expressing the sheer power of light, of sunlight on grass, on snow, on a sheet blowing on a washing line. &nbsp;😊🍂🍃🌿🌾

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  @ClariceAust · 5 years ago

  I so enjoyed this one in particular. &nbsp;I&apos;ve been in the process of learning to paint for the last 4 yrs, now that I no longer work 9 to 5. &nbsp;I&apos;ve also been exploring great painters during this time, as well. Thanks for articulating so well what it is about Wyeth. &nbsp;I knew he was different, and that I really liked his work a lot - but I didn&apos;t know anything beyond that. &nbsp;Now I know what that unusual and distinctive characteristic of his work is all about. &nbsp;I also now know that a work can be abstract, but also contain great detail. &nbsp;I might have taken years to realize these things, if ever, so thanks very much.

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  @pleinaire8698 · 5 years ago

  I use my VIEWFINDER religiously every time I &quot;pleinair paint&quot;!!!! helps me find my Wyeths!!

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• MA

  @mariannep1950 · 6 years ago

  I can’t tell you how much I enjoy your Tuesday mornings and your thoughtful take on art and life. Thank you.

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  @simonestreeter1518 · 4 years ago

  This was a very special episode for me. I appreciate so much you sharing the knowledge of these pieces with us, the public. I have had a full year of university level art history, and am a fan of several art channels, but I had no idea of these paintings. They strike me as very photographic, even cinematic, because of the aspect ratio of a few of the first ones. It is about the same as the &apos;cinemascope&apos; or anamorphic aspect ratio that the Hollywood filmmakers used to show huge landscapes. I wonder how much Wyeth influenced photographers, or if it was the other way around?

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  @pleinaire8698 · 5 years ago

  YES!!! I have several spots here on the eastern front of the Sierras I call my Wyeth paintings!! they usually involve low afternoon light water/mountains reflections...sometimes cattle..very simplified!!

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  @neilo2323 · 4 years ago

  I hadn’t heard of Wyeth before watch this but what a wonderful artist! His paintings are like the visual equivalent of a John Updike book.

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  @marthamackenzie7011 · 5 years ago

  I am extremely glad that I found your channel. &nbsp;Great, honest, knowledgeable content:)

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