As words are to human thoughts...Paintings are to human visions. In my loose definition of paintings we include also work in pigments, pencil, pastels, excrement, etc.. As long as there is as little influence of mechanical means as possible. We will try to be as objective as possible without the overly subjective judgements of critical thought...which, in general prevents us from seeing what is really there and understanding how the visual can expand our conscience undertanding of the whole.

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3rd June 2011

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“Waiting to Cross”, 2011 oil on canvas by Joshua LaRock Why is the naturalist style so compatible with beauty?  Not only physical beauty but also the beauty of the moment.  Naturalism is a direct descendant of Classicism…but instead of dealing with matters of historical importance, Naturalism is the style most suited to the “here and now”.  Those moments in the day…so easily overlooked can be the most important moments in our lives.

“Waiting to Cross”, 2011 oil on canvas by Joshua LaRock

Why is the naturalist style so compatible with beauty?  Not only physical beauty but also the beauty of the moment.  Naturalism is a direct descendant of Classicism…but instead of dealing with matters of historical importance, Naturalism is the style most suited to the “here and now”.  Those moments in the day…so easily overlooked can be the most important moments in our lives.

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