Artist Evaluation of James Rosenquist Essay Example

taken to presidents face as its large and bright with colour, secondly you look at green wheel then after to the cake and the hand because it is the smallest image with the less colour.

The colours within the image are blocked and bright which makes them look artificial. They are secondary colours vibrant colours and are all contrasting. The consistency of the paint is even, smooth, thick and rich in colour. Soft highlights have been used. The cake has a bumpy texture. Scratched marks have been used around the presidents' eyes to create a more realistic effect. The surface quality of the piece is soft and even all over. The mood of the piece is happy and uplifting. The composition creates a mood of wondrous. The colour of the painting is energetic and warm.

The application of paint creates an sombre mood. The surface quality creates a mood of playfulness. I selected this piece as the painting overall is interesting and unique. There are no parts I don't like about the painting because the ways they have been placed are inspiring. I like the colours within the piece as they are rich and have a smooth texture. The piece makes me happy and makes me think why he has used the different unique images all in one painting; the three images all have a meaning ehind them and link with each other.

From the artist I have learnt that you can be experimental with images used and there can always be an outcome of the way the pictures are linked. You can be creative and mix any pictures you want, because this would make the painting look

unique and would make you think. I will investigate further into the elements of his different paintings because I am interested in the way he uses the different scales and effects. I hope to achieve ideas from the artists and develop more confidence when creating a painting.