In the Studio
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Abstract Art: The world of Yanook
Abstract art evokes various controversial emotions, but it always provokes and intrigues our imagination. I would like to start quoting Yanook’s favorite artist Jackson Pollock. Once Pollock was asked how he felt about the critic of his art. Pollock replied: “If people would just look at the paintings, I don't think they would have any trouble enjoying them. It's like looking at a bed of flowers. You don’t tear your hair out what it means”. At this point, I offer you to relax your mind and just enjoy the forms, shapes, and colors. I am inviting you to be engaged...
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Canadian Abstract Artist Yanook transform Coca-Cola Bottles into works of art
Following a "vernissage" late 2015 I have embarked on a new creation of artworks but, this time, applying my abstract techniques on original Coca-Cola bottles. Layering paint on glass has a different feel th an painting on canvas it seems that the painting on glass needs more layering methods than on canvas. A pre-coat is done with a color and then additional paints are applied. Starting with two colors seems the way to go to start. Then applying a second coat just makes it more precise and with a distinctively detailed look.As I look at these creations on bottles I...