Allegorical paintings represent abstract concepts through pictorial symbols and extended metaphors. Artists paint one thing, while meaning another, or might literally paint allegories- as in, the painting depicts well known literary allegories. In which case, perhaps the art is a “double” allegory. Allegories are stories and symbols of moral importance,…
Artists create illusions. When painting in perspective, some objects appear nearer to the viewer while others recede into the background. In reality, the paint is on an even plane, a flat canvas. Shapes are stretched and skewed, which makes parts of the picture look to be in the distance, while…
Oil Paintings by artist Natalie Buske Thomas, time lapse paintings to watch her paint these works. Topic: how to depict the act of thinking in a painting. Contemplation may involve thoughtfulness, observation, gazing upon, prayer, or meditation. Painting an abstract concept such as “lost in thought” pushes an artist to…
When we feel that someone may be resentful toward us, it’s difficult to be spiritually, emotionally and therefore even physically, at rest. My mom was a very private person who suffered indignities at the hospital. She would have been mortified to realize everything that happened to her, and for many…
Whether a self-portrait of an artist is depicted as an Observer, Participant or the Star, a painting that reveals a glimpse of the artist and the timeline shared by all who occupy it, is a historical marker. Sharing one’s life with others adds to the tapestry of this universe that…
"Fred" is a collection of oil paintings and a children's book to inspire creative children to always believe in yourself and never give up. Childhood and life story of the artist Natalie Buske Thomas, with time lapse videos to watch her paint the art.
“Social” has several different meanings, but what I mean here is how we communicate and interact with each other through talking, writing, reading, art, music, entertainment, touch, gift giving, selfless actions, and more. In our first example, “Redwing Blackbirds” are having a chat. Painting the act of talking is depicted…
Oil paintings and videos by artist Natalie Buske Thomas depicting a state of relaxation using color, brush strokes, balance and complementary hues.
Today’s “Compare 3” is about painting action. In the first example, “Sparrows“, we have a bird in flight; coming in for a landing, and a bird at rest; perched on the ground. The feathers on the sparrow in action are more linear than the rounded feather patterns on the resting…
Today’s “Compare 3” is about painting abstracts. Abstract Art could be described as painting “about nothing”, but even a purely random splashing of paint still ends up as “something”, somehow. I’m not much of an abstract artist, but I do occasionally paint in an abstract style, such as in “Abstract:…