Both the Bob Ross and the Disney videos had many things in common. Both were extremely soothing (and somewhat creepy). They focused on self expression and uniqueness. However, the Disney video focused more on what would be more "aesthetically" pleasing, while Bob Ross simply told the viewers to express themselves and enjoy themselves while doing so. Bob Ross encouraged the viewers to please themselves, but the Disney video pushed for achieving something more than inner peace.
Both Bob Ross and Walt used a soothing voice and relaxing shots in general.
They both encouraged the artist to develop their own style, but only the Disney video showed different artist's views.
Much like last class's framing activity, the artists in the Disney video focused on different things about the trees. They compared the trees to different things and viewed the tree differently. Their views ultimately changed the way their art looked. Some focused on the tree, some on the trunk, and some on the surroundings of the tree.
All of the pictures of the trees looked different and focused on different details. They kind of made the process of painting seem complicated, while Bob Ross just focused on doing whatever makes the artist happy. He achieved very realistic paintings by using simple techniques that could be achieved with some practice but could look good even if a beginner tried them.
Some of the moves they used were using the paint spreading thingy rather than a brush. Some used white paint to make their paintings 3-dimensional. One of the artists viewed the tree as architecture and his tree ended up looking like some sort of jaggedy sky scraper. One of the artists focused on the bark and therefore put all the detail he could into the trunk.
Different thinking processes = Different art styles. Cool!
I definitely agree that the artists do use a soothing voice. Perhaps you can elaborate on the effect this has on the audience? What's the purpose of doing this? Is it a coincidence? I like how you mentioned that the realistic paintings can still be achieved by using simple techniques. I didn't quite realize that initially because I felt like if it is realistic, it must be executed with extreme detail and skill. Cool post overall!
ReplyDeleteYes, your stuff is posted haha. I agree that Bob Ross was encouraging the viewers to enjoy painting while disney video encouraged the viewers to achieve more than enjoying--perhaps making one's own style. you also nicely pointed out how one's view can change the whole style of his/her painting.
ReplyDeleteI like how you pointed out not only the whole painting part of these videos, but also the relaxing/soothing atmosphere that each one created-- totally didn't think of that. Props on also making a connection to the framing activity from last class. Personally, I felt like the Disney video really encouraged people to express themselves and foster their own interpretations, seeing as that is what the artists in the video were doing. Your perspective affects your interpretation, and your interpretation affects what you create!
ReplyDeleteI really like everything you comment about. I feel like you captured the whole point of what the assignment was about. I also liked how you explained every thing about the videos.I also liked your commentary about each of the painter's different views of the same subject.
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