What is the first image that comes to mind when you read: Fine Art. If you’re a casual art enthusiast, you’re most likely thinking of a classical oil painting with rich colors and vivid layers encased in an equally stunning larger-than-life golden gilded frame. Finely ground pigments that are suspended in oil, rendering a vibrant and uniquely textured composition. There is something about the boldness of the colors and layers of oils makes a piece feel timeliness. Consider these three works from different generations, all equally breathtaking:
Classical Landscape (Dutch), Oil on Panel, 1600s.
This work is the oldest in our collection and exudes timeless luxury with a soft yet powerful presence. The light glints over the hills to juxtapose the figures against a lush, relatively untamed scene that’s hard to come by in the 21st century.
Daises in Earthenware (French), Oil on Canvas, 1900s.
Even though this work is likely approaching a century of age, it feels contemporary with a palette of warm earth tones that would not look out of place in today’s boutiques. The simplicity of the subject is overridden by the atmospheric backdrop and exquisitely textured flowers that bring lightness and joy into a room.
Morning (American), Oil and Mixed Media on Canvas, 1960s.
This modern composition relies on the vivid depths of oils to provide a foundation for a sculptural mixed media moment where geometric shapes have been engraved into material built up on the canvas. There is a complexity to the painting that pulls you in with curiosity and a desire to delve into this misty morning world.
There’s a beauty in preserving a single moment of time that feels sacred when preserved in the richness of an oil painting. It’s as if the vibrancy of the experience lingers in the light, texture, and depth of the painting, unveiling a new facet every time it captures your eye.