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The Op-Art of Josef Albers

2-D, 3-D, abstract, Art, Art Appreciation, Art Blog, Art Education, Art Work, Artist, Artists, artwork, blog post, Colorful Patterns, colors, figure-ground relationship, great images, Josef Albers, lines and patterns, op-art, optical art, Paint, pattern, Patterns, UncategorizedBy Mark Feldman August 30, 2011 Leave a comment

In a recent post, a popular art form of the 20th century was introduced. Op-Art puts thought provoking optical illusions onto a flat canvas. During the early 1900’s, the art form flourished with the creative use of lines and patterns. At the start, artists used black and white paint or ink to create captivating images; color…

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Optical Illusions Create Art and Provoke Thought

2-D, 3-D, abstract, Artist, Artists, Digital Art, edge assessment, figure-ground relationship, illusions, Josef Albers, lines and patterns, optical art, Paint, Paintings, photo-editing, photographs, psychology, SegmationBy Mark Feldman August 18, 2011 5 Comments

Art is subjective. Individuals find themselves attracted to a certain artist, style, or theme when looking for art to inspire positive thought and decor. Upon finding the piece they consider, “just right,” one may seek to understand more about the particular picture or genre of art. However, they contrive their thoughts from a combination of…

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As I paint I like to play with Segmation around with colours on my PC…This is an easy way to relax without needing a brush!

Eve WeatherleySuffolk, United Kingdom
I love SegPlay. I find myself using it as a fun mind challenge when I have nothing else to do. My mother loves it too.

Lori MatthiesPrior Lake, Minnesota
I absolutely love it! I feel such a sense of accomplishment when I finish the complex ones (Toulouse Lautrec is really a challenge)!

Debra GaleLittle Egg Harbor, New Jersey
Very therapeutic.

Mari SilberFacebook
Keep up the good selections.

Patti Gratias-CrumpPalmer, Arkansas
I love the Right as Rain series. Some beautiful photography for us to paint.

Marla BartelmieFacebook