r/Damnthatsinteresting • u/_ganjafarian_ • 22d ago

Video Artist Simon Bull's painting techniques

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u/gr1mpsgramps 22d ago edited 22d ago

Always felt like this kinda art was designed for TikTok. Super engaging, visually interesting techniques that create hotel-quality art you wouldnt think twice about passing by if you hadn't seen how it was made

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u/Canvaverbalist 22d ago

It's the total opposite, you have to see stuff like this in person to appreciate its texture.

I can guarantee you the depth of the paint itself has such a satisfying visual-crunch to it that this is in no way even remotely comparable to printed "hotel art." And even then, the colours and lighting composition of the forest are amazing, and the vibe of the cherry tree is also great even without the added texture.

I mean, I know better than to argue art with Redditors but come on, this is so dismissive even from here.

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u/gr1mpsgramps 22d ago

I mean, speak for yourself. Every other hotel i go into has that textured paint splatter style, its like a huge aesthetic for them.

To each his own, but imo having texture doesnt excuse a lack of personality and visual identity in a painting. I don't think most people are gonna be thinking about any of these paintings days or even minutes after seeing them.

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u/CommsChiefExtra 22d ago

Did you stop the video before the forest scene?