I absolutely love the effects that people get using a palette knife to paint. The incredible 3-D effects that reach out and grab you, looking like the flowers are about to fall off the page, for example. The depth people can achieve in landscapes. The texture that makes you want to reach out and FEEL the work!
I was introduced to Scott Bateman’s art via “Open Wings” on Substack. I was immediately grinning like a loon.
“My Heart is Yours”
It’s hard for me to try to describe his ‘style,’ though I appreciate his fantasy, deep love, sense of humor, and deceptive ‘simplicity.’ I just LOVE his work!
“The Golden Hour”
I went to his website and spent quite a while oohing and ahhing, and trying to pick a representative sample to share with you. It was hard to choose! I really like them ALL.
“This Storm Will Pass”
I have often said that water is impossible to paint, and yet Scott shows it rolling, the waves churning, hitting the boulder, rising up in other huge waves – yet the point of the painting is that whatever they are fighting, they are fighting together and will get past it, stronger than ever.
“We’ll Face it Together”
I laughed when I saw the hanging ladder on the edge of the mushroom. His work is so colorful, even a bit ‘busy’ thriving with life – yet there is calmness and hope on top of the mushroom.
Scott Bateman
Give yourself the gift of spending time on the Scott Bateman Art website. I have to warn you that you might never want to leave and go back to the ‘real world.’ Your cheeks may also hurt from smiling so much…
I also want to thank “Open Wings” on Substack for posting their article about him. You might want to check them out and subscribe the next time you are on Substack.
Johan Dahl – paintings provided by The Culturist – Substack
Apparently whoever is gathering these paintings I’ve been displaying lately shares my amazement and awe of anyone who can paint water, a thing we all know is impossible…