TRADITIONAL ART
Since the development of technology, people start to rethink and abandon traditional art. Some people argue that right now is the time for digital painting. However, it is undeniable that digital painting will not ever be the same as traditional painting. Moreover, digital painting hasn't been considered to be real art. Therefore there are some reasons why traditional painting is still important.
At first, while a photograph captures just a momentary glimpse of humor, a painted portrait is meant to convey a cumulative temper cumulative revealed over the course of a sitting. Not that the picture is not able to capture a set of feelings, but the painter's ability to capture it is directly related to his abilities with the brush and techniques.
Therefore, it means that the painter is subjected to, not only choose the topic of the artwork, but also decide how it will present itself, by "editing" it, so to speak, but doing it during the creation process. May it be a portrait, a landscape, or a still life. Furthermore, there is, on a canvas, a distinguishable 'handmade' feel. There is, whilst observing a canvas, an opportunity to admire the artist's skill to turn little piles of paint on a palette, into an image to be appreciated.
Art suggests a way of being and invites us to live within its sight. It creates a place where we want to be, a place we inhabit simultaneously while we strive to get there. And, regardless of the used technique, the viewer who looks at a work of art should look at it and feel some emotions, learning something from it. Even if one knows nothing about the style of the work itself - impressionism, realism, naturalism, etc., nor can name the techniques used, the admiration itself and the sense of connection are still more important to the artist. If one is not able to identify, looking at the work, the battles fought by the artist during its construction, the appreciation of the skills and expertise of the artist is always well appreciated.
Painting well is hard. And the traditionalist painter tries to paint well to better convey emotions to fellow humans. We cannot deny that it is much easier to identify with a classical work of art, that displays a realistic aspect of life, than with modern abstract work. It is a wildly accepted truth. So, if the human world needs connection beauty, and reflections, that makes traditional art very important.And painting realistically is very hard. Many people may not know how hard and demanding it is the training to become a realist painter, and then the life of a realist painter after.
In past centuries there were no public academies, with students paying tuition, but there were royal Academies, founded and maintained by the kings and courts. People learned the craft of painting either by being taught by masters in their studios or by being accepted into one of these academies, which was something very hard one needed to be good. And as there was no photography, the painter was much more appreciated. People wanted good painters to be able to represent them in a picture for posterity or to illustrate stories, history, landscapes, or ideas, in beautiful ways. Most of the big names we hear today went through this process I am going through today, and had a similar lifestyle. The artists were considered intellectuals in society, since the time of Academicism, and indeed, we are always studying, researching, and thinking.
For these reasons, I understand that there is much to learn, and much to study as being a painter is a lifestyle. It requires sacrifice and effort. But I believe this kind of art is important to all mankind. Art is essential to the world. We must be humans, not machines. Therefore, the skills of an artist, who can make us feel more human, should be valued. The artist's skill is a gift, and it should be cherished, even in times of crisis.
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