All 2-dimentional artwork is an abstraction to achieve an image. Visual art is very simply using abstract marks and techniques to present a perception you wish your viewer to comprehend. The perception of an identifiable image can be rendered with abstract marks and techniques. In my previous post I mentioned that realism can be achieved through the abstract. Keeping in mind that perception is what is being presented to the viewer, please note the drawing in this post. This image of a snowboarder is identifiable as such. It looks like a person riding a snowboard and having an exhilarating run down the mountain. But take notice of the strokes I used to make this perception possible. Very abstract. I tried to use the minimal amount of strokes to find the maximum strength of the image. I wanted to convey the sheer fun and joy of cruising down a mountain with wild abandon. This was not a a haphazard outcome. Each one of the marks was carefully planned and thought about prior to execution. Abtract marks can help convey emotion and movement. Though the look of the snowboarder is not rendered in a “photorealism” style, the perception is that of a person on a snowboard. I did not use a photo to reference this piece. I used my memory of what I have seen snowboarders do. This is what I call abstract realism. Different visual approaches add an entertainment value to artwork. This is what viewers seek in all art. If you like this image 8″x10″ prints are available for $15.00 plus $5.00 shipping and comes in an 11″x 14″ single matte. They make great gifts. Contact Scott Taylor at 480-474-1137 or dstcreative@hotmail.com to order. Visa and MasterCard accepted.