What makes an art a masterpiece? This is a difficult question to answer, because there are so many different tastes and preferences out there.
When I decide on what to paint, I usually think what people would demand in the location that I currently live in. That is why I completed many local artworks, such as the North Vancouver cabin and pond scenery and the Steveston Village series. I enjoy satisfying people’s demands and the popularity that making art gives me, but it turns out that demand often drives the art market.
To me, an artwork is not just a piece of decoration, but also a statement of the times we live in and the nature that surrounds us all. Because we live in a dynamic world, where things and conditions change on a daily basis, it is important for the art to be relevant and de notre temps. Making copies is good practice, but copies rarely sell because they lack originality. A good artwork must attract attention and breathe new life into the viewer, so that he or she will feel inspired almost to a state of exaltation (hopefully). Therefore, it may be concluded that the purpose of art is enlightenment and inspiration.
Pictured below is a forest scene from North Vancouver that I had completed at the end of last year. It is for sale and you may see it in the Paysages gallery of my website.
$800
