Thursday, May 7, 2009

Acrylic is a man-made polymer which is commonly used for painting since the mid 20th century. Acrylic paints came into use during 1950’s. Acrylic paints can be safely applied to raw canvas and does not need a gesso like oil paints.

Joseph Letzelter is a contemporary acrylic painter who is greatly inspired by the surrealistic Movement. In most of his paintings an illusion of the emotions and feelings is reflected. Joseph Letzelter also uses the illusion of forms and colors in his paintings. It is his feelings which appears as illusions and is been viewed by the audience. Joseph uses cool and warm colors to bring the audience into a realm of depths and dimensions. The themes of his painting include human figures, abstract art, nudes, Surrealism, still life and landscapes. Most of his paintings are three-dimensional ones. Joseph Letzelter usually applies very vibrant colors and shades in his painting.

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