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Thanks for your insights, John. I've thought about the debate that goes on about the definition of abstract are for a while. What puzzles me is he notion that it is defined by an absence of representational elements. And a perfectly good abstract piece of work with lovely lines, shapes, colors, patterns, texture, etc., can be invalidated by the addition of representational context. Never mind that NONE of the aspects that gave the art legitimacy have been removed. Thomas Hart Benton famously began his mural work at the Missouri State Capitol Building as abstract line gestures, and then fleshed them out with identifiable context. While nothing was subtracted, we got distracted from the abstractions by the deficiencies of our attention. We changed everything. Everything that Benton did remained. As a photographer I'm confronted by this dilemma all of the time. Cameras and lenses have gotten so good that excluding elements that might distract from abstraction is nearly impossible. The reality is that the abstract and the representational can coexist harmoniously. Today, describing a movie as a comedy-drama-action-romance-musical is common place. Rather than being narrowly defined by a single genre, we accept that it can exist without compromise in several compartments at the same time. I think of art like this. An image can be both abstract and representational at the same time. It might be several other things as well. Once we think we know what we are looking at, we stop looking and we miss a lot. It only takes a willingness to look at art less a little less superficially. Thanks again, John. Frank

Hi I think you have managed to describe how I paint when for years I struggled to understand why I was not able to state clearly “”my artistic style”. I once had a customer tell me I love your paintings because they depict realism but at the same time have an abstract quality! I should have listened more closely. I have subscribed to your channel with the hope that I will understand “alterism” better . Thank you!

Very unique, beautiful and so original. Love it! Thank you for sharing your explanation!

It is nice to have a name to the art I have been aspiring to for years. I can now focus more intentionally. Thankyou.

Thank you 😊 found this really interesting !

Hi John. Watched this today ... you hit the nail on the head. So excited because we both have a similar history to where we are in art. Love how describe the form of art. I have always thought if i look at a photo and then really squint my eyes.. i get the abstract impressionism i am looking for. Well done. Look forward to meeting you sometime in the Midlands of Kzn!

Hi All thank you to all my subscribers and I hope you all receive your needs in the new year .. will post new blog soon just doing a bit of life at the mo .. have a great one ❤

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Ivej just started to have a go with abstract realism. this was very interesting and informative.. Your paintings are lovely.

To me it’s not clear how your technique of abstract realism differs from Impressionism

This is very deep and very relevant… literally everything in our life is abstract realism. From the quantum to the perceived is a series of abstract realities. there is order and chaos, and as a concept these two are complementary. I have also been creating art in this fashion. i’ve been drawing since I was very small, always loved art… Portraits are my favorite. I have a rare genetic disorder that causes blindness and it is progressive. So most of my world has become very abstract. However I still enjoy aspects of realism in my art and I combine it with elements of abstraction. So I can really relate to this video. Thank you so much!!!!

Great artworks!

Very cool! I am new to painting but I do this! Spray it with water, cut into it, smear spots, etc. Thank you for explaining this!

Thank you for this video! I just painted my first canvas in March 2023 and trying to understand what is 'my style.' 35 years ago my teachers always said that I was not good because I never could capture the realism of my drawings and told me to basically 'give up. My drawings are from fantasy and would probably fall into abstract realism. I don't care about proper colours and if the shadows are perfect... Am I getting across a feeling is more important to me. Now I am painting on canvas for the myself. Untrained obviously, but having fun... I loved your distant lights analogy! Your vid gave me a lot of motivation! Maybe this term is my style.

“Purists” are just artists who are stuck in a box and know very little about concepts outside of that box. They are comfortable in their box and want everyone else to be in their box. It’s okay to have a singular focus to your art if that works well for you and makes you happy. But it’s a problem when you lash out at everyone else doing what you don’t understand. We find our joy in different ways. And realism is just one of many genres. Those who explore multiple genres are also happy. It’s exciting!

He explained it well, I understood what abstract is by what he said with the lights. Is it like seeing figures in the clouds?

Life is abstract realism on a daily basis, it permeates our subconscious process , you are.exposing the perfection of imperfection. I would suggest that surrealism has an important, intregral part to play in this idea, concept…thanks

Hi John! Your creative works are extremely attractive and I am fascinated. We, your fans, will be very grateful if you continue to make videos of your unique experiences and valuable tips.

Hi John! I have also been thinking a lot about what you said. I am also very interested in the path of abstract realism that you mentioned, and I have been drawing some of my paintings accordingly. But I'm still not satisfied enough with my work and I'm still searching. Now, after watching this video of yours, I have more confidence and strength. I like what you call alterism, and I will try to study it. In the future, I believe that your creativity will serve as an example and a guide for me. Thank you so much for sharing your experience!

This is fascinating! Thank you for sharing!

I love your work . Abstract but expressive . Thank you for clarification. Jose from Melbourne Australia.

Very beautiful my friend!!!

"Beautiful, but with underlying human chaos" that is a fantastic quote and a good follow up statement to "Destructive Enhancement"❤

It's the art of illusion

Interesting, Cartographers wrestle with this in a similar way, There is no such thing as an accurate map, since all maps are abstractions of reality, every map like art begins abstract since a 3D world is immediately a 2D representation. Like art, maps reduce detail necessarily, it is fair to say all art is abstract. It varies by level of abstraction, just like map making.

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Strange I Think abstract realism is about experience and experience of life must be both abstract and realistic and much more …. Happy painting

I loved this i understand abstract realism

Liked seeing the sequence of your painting, ty.

I really appreciate this. Thank you for making this video. I have been receiving a lot of opposition for using the term abstract realism. This was a wonderful explanation!

If I may, I do understand your explanation fully as well resonate with it. However where would you draw the line with abstrast/realism and essentially impressionism? I get the same feeling looking at an impressionistic made painting where when you look at it up close it falls into an abstract form of mixed colors and brushstrokes yet at a distance can look vividly life-like. Being an amateur painter myself I personally must resist the urge to label my own artwork, as this or that, and let the viewers determine the encompassing term to be used. This is just me of course and feel anyone is free to choose what they wish to call their artwork, however they'll need to justify their reasoning to compel others to their specific art form or movement.. With this being said I enjoyed your video of explaining what abstract/realism is and support your thoughts on the subject. The last thing id have to say, which by the way I am in no means being argumentative in my stance or previous comments, is dont be so quick to gerrymander your form of artwork because it may constrict your creativity if your consistently trying to follow the guidelines set forth from your descriptions of "abstract/realism". Thats enough of my rambling, I'm curious of your thoughts are on my point of view. Until next time. Peace! ✌️

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Awesome Art Style and great video! You could create many different large prints from the deconstructive detail (which you show in the close-ups) of each work and sell them as individual pieces of art. In a way, everyone who owns such a print would then own a piece of the original work, and probably more importantly, own the essence of Alterism as a work in itself.

Awesome Art! Great video as well. Thanks for sharing.