Traditional paintings typically use five mediums - oil paint, acrylic paint, watercolor, pastels, and graphics - and focus on five components: subject, composition, color, brushwork, and details. Contemporary paintings are more flexible and can include a variety of mediums beyond the traditional ones as well as subjects and styles beyond realistic representation. What makes a contemporary painting successful is if it effectively communicates the artist's message or vision, regardless of strict adherence to techniques.
Traditional paintings typically use five mediums - oil paint, acrylic paint, watercolor, pastels, and graphics - and focus on five components: subject, composition, color, brushwork, and details. Contemporary paintings are more flexible and can include a variety of mediums beyond the traditional ones as well as subjects and styles beyond realistic representation. What makes a contemporary painting successful is if it effectively communicates the artist's message or vision, regardless of strict adherence to techniques.
Traditional paintings typically use five mediums - oil paint, acrylic paint, watercolor, pastels, and graphics - and focus on five components: subject, composition, color, brushwork, and details. Contemporary paintings are more flexible and can include a variety of mediums beyond the traditional ones as well as subjects and styles beyond realistic representation. What makes a contemporary painting successful is if it effectively communicates the artist's message or vision, regardless of strict adherence to techniques.