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Learning to Paint

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Last updated: 30 Dec 2024

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Title of Artwork

Learning to Paint

Year of Creation

2018

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Tools

Digital

Medium

Adobe Fresco

Genre

Cartoon

Style

Impressionism

Brief Description

Shirin learns to do her first painting.

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1. Medium: Digital painting (created using Adobe Fresco and Tablet)

2. Shapes and objects: Two human figures (adult and child), kitchen setting, table, kitchen cabinets, sink, curtains, paintings of fruits

3. Colours: Green clothing on adult figure, purple clothing on child figure, brown table, beige cabinets, red curtains, orange and red in fruit paintings

4. Narrative: This digital artwork depicts a heartwarming scene of intergenerational bonding in a kitchen setting. An adult figure, possibly a parent or grandparent, is seated at a table with a younger child. They appear to be engaged in a shared activity, likely painting or drawing fruits. The kitchen environment is richly detailed with cabinets, a sink, and red curtains, creating a warm, homely atmosphere. On the table, we can see what looks like paintings or drawings of fruits, suggesting an art lesson or a creative playtime. This piece explores themes of family connection, passing down skills and knowledge, and the kitchen as a central space for both nourishment and nurturing relationships. The artist has captured a moment of focused interaction between the two figures, emphasizing the importance of quality time and shared activities in strengthening family bonds.

5. Original Artist: While this is an original work by Mehrdad Fahimi, the style and subject matter are reminiscent of the works of American artist Norman Rockwell. Rockwell was famous for his warm, often humorous depictions of everyday American life, frequently featuring intergenerational interactions in domestic settings. However, Fahimi's use of digital medium and the more contemporary, multicultural feel of the scene give this piece its unique character. Rockwell's works can be found in various collections, most notably at the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, Massachusetts.

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Created At

28 May 2023