BLEEP; 10 Things Why This Painting Is Realistic

Wet Melbourne by Mike Barr, Acrylic on Canvas,
50,000cm x 60,000cm

10 Things:
1) The picture depicts a scene right after a shower has taken place, and the artist has chosen neutral colours to bring out the melancholic effect rain has on a scenery, hence making it realistic to a large extent as it is true to the atmosphere.
2) Upon first glance, the viewer is drawn to the realistic representation of it, a brief moment which creates the illusion that the painting was indeed real, or perhaps taken by a camera.
3) Value of light was heavily emphasised in this painting, the highlights and shadows casted by the sunlight, the impressionistic style captures a realistic effect which rain has on a setting.
4) Reflections of artificial lights are not overlooked either, as the artist notes the traffic lights' red glow and casts it onto the 'wet' surface of the road as well.
5) The bold brushstroke sharpens the image to a large extent, making it more realistic as it doesn't leave room for the viewer to consider it as a painting.
6) The shapes involved in this painting are mostly well oriented and true to the human eye, no angular bends or other odd shape-like features for the objects within the painting creates an even more realistic illusion that the objects were real.
7) There is perspective within this painting as depth is created as well when we follow the lines of the street towards the vanishing point, which creates an effect on the viewer that he is actually within the painting itself as well and viewing it through a most surreal way as the painting draws its viewer to explore within it.
8) The artist paints life into the painting, because of the way he pays close attention to textures and surfaces.
9) The painting itself creates movement in its own way, as the lines of perspective draw the viewer to "move" along it, down the pavement painted in such a realistic manner.
10) It is realistic because it's presentation of techniques and mood reflects a true scenery that people are familiar with and can recognize.

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