Niu Ma resigned and became a "real" painter. From brushstrokes to light and shadow, he is enjoying painting at the age of 65. It's so emotional!

Liking to draw a picture is not just a presentation of technology,

There will also be a Emotional sustenance,

It's like a habit in life,

Accustomed to the improvisation of essay creation,

Not thick Sense of business,

There is no sense of batch Craftsman flavor!

Self-portrait

From a British oil painting artist

Aldo Balding

Aldo Balding

Born in England in 1960,

Southampton College received a major in illustration,

After moving to France to become a full-time artist.

Aldo's works are exhibited in many galleries all over the world,

Including the United Kingdom, the United States, France and South Africa.

Aldo Balding by Outdoor Creations

If an oil painting shows a The painter's creative ability,

Then his oil painting is telling a story,

In a random scene,

He will create it casually as a landscape,

The ordinary becomes a masterpiece of art.

No matter how many details you draw, it is not as good as a brush stroke containing emotions.

This can make people feel the emotion in the painting more than words.

Self-portrait

Self-portrait

As an oil painter,

Aldo's works make people look ordinary,

No amazing details but gorgeous colors!

But in his painting,

Soft and warm tones,

Make the picture atmosphere harmonious and Rich in layers.

The temperature of the space is transmitted through color.

The brushstrokes are smart and full of changes,

When depicting the outline of objects and the transition of light and shadow,

Heavy or light,

It not only reflects the texture, but also adds vividness to the picture.

It is a typical extension of impressionist or post-impressionist techniques,

Emphasize instant visual perception.

And the best thing in his paintings is the expression of light and shadow,

With light comes a soul,

Aldo Pay attention to light and shadow to shape space and atmosphere,

Spots and shadows cast by sunlight,

Accurately outline the shape of objects,

Enhance realism and atmosphere,

These are the key points in his paintings A "flavoring agent".

And all his creations are transformed from illustrations,

In England, he has always made illustration a professional life,

After graduation, Aldo became the cow and horse of an advertising company,

As a professional illustrator,

Aldo is keen Technical challenges in figurative art,

This makes His interest in human anatomy There was a keen interest.

In order to strengthen one's human creativity,

Aldo Constantly hone skills,

Until it can Effortlessly depict the human body from any angle.

That kind of Dosage becomes the change you bring As you can imagine,

This improvement of skills has also influenced his work.

Who would refuse a cow and horse who created out of thin air?

But this art also sparked Aldo's curiosity about aesthetics!

Soon Aldo Moving to France,

In the sun he began to paint oil,

In creation,

Aldo always painted with very little paint,

Narrowing his eyes, he simplified many things,

This is the most common way to learn to draw,

Looking at things in a hierarchy.

Leonardo da Vinci once said, "To be an excellent painter, you must paint two main things: people and their way of thinking. The former is easier."

He admits that he is a never-ending painter, never completely satisfied with his work-and always committed to refining his technique.

From professional advertising agency illustrator to professional oil painter,

Aldo's transformation into a highly recognized and successful figurative and portrait painter.

As a Full time painter,

Aldo is still focused on choosing creative themes,

And devoted to depicting the human body,

But he used his superb skills to express the emotions of painting people.

Painting is a business in which he is engaged in storytelling,

Even if he asks us to fill the gaps.

He likes to incorporate narrative into his paintings,

Because it puts the audience in The role of a voyeur.

Without the shocking power of technology,

But Every painting is a pleasant surprise in front of the audience.

Peaceful and comfortable,

In his works, he shows a leisurely and comfortable life mood,

It seems to make people feel the relaxation of time slowing down.

Whether it's portraits or landscape representations,

It's all the emotional connection between him and the painting.

Self-portrait

Observe carefully,

Present ordinary life in an artistic way,

This is the subtle and beautiful capture and love of the painter's life,

And his own empathy and cherish for life.

Appreciate and learn more art works

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