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Artist Adds A Modern Twist To Classical Style Paintings By Distorting Them (30 Pics)
Interview With Artist
Ben Ashton is a self-taught disruptive figurative painter from the United Kingdom. The artist is known for putting a unique twist on classical art by purposefully adding a glitch or a distortion of sorts. As he shared, the artwork tries to convey a false sense of nostalgia by giving the viewer a feeling that they have seen this type of painting somewhere before.
Ben’s artwork heavily relies on distorting the face, making it look like it is melting or losing its details. The artist commented that hopefully, the distorted element in the painting will appear all the more jarring after that initial feeling of nostalgia. “That being said, I'm quite excited for the audience to find whatever they wish to find in my works, I am often pleasantly surprised with the variety of different ways in which my paintings have been interpreted.”
More info: Instagram | benashtonart.com
Ben with his paintings
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Lilli Belisle 1 year ago
She realizes that she will never see her lover again when she looks out at the ocean the thought bores through her eyes and her head.
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Lilli Belisle 1 year ago
An older woman and how she feels about herself when looking at herself in the mirror before going out to show herself to the world in her finest silks. We all have distorted views of ourselves in how we present to the outside world. This one spoke to me somewhat.
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Lilli Belisle 1 year ago
This is actually how someone with Myopic Choroidalneovascularization will see when looking at you.
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ABC NrNine FCK CENSORISM 1 year ago
As a matter of fact, THESE ARE ART. It is NOT AI, for anybody saying so. Look at the artist's instagram, all the distortions are painted, not photoshop.
LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 year ago (edited)
EDIT: I was incorrect. The artist did actually paint these himself. Though I'd like to point out that the photo of "Ben with his paintings" was NOT in the article when I first read it and made this comment, so I thought these were all Photoshopped. I admit to my mistakes, and I'm an idiot, but I'm not a d-bag - I wouldn't have accused the artist of art theft if that photo had been in the article originally. I apologize for what I said, and I'm leaving my original comment after this edit because I'm not going to lie about/hide what I originally said. I effed up; I apologize to Ben. ORIGINAL COMMENT: These aren't art. This is the digital equivalent of throwing a handful of paint at an actual painting by a classical artist and then claiming you're a painter (you're not.) Using the Smudge and Push brushes along with the Warp and Texture Effects tools in Photoshop on someone else's artwork and then claiming it as your own artwork is just art theft.
ABC NrNine FCK CENSORISM 1 year ago
I guess you know I'm also one of those who are quick with yelling about BP posting another bullshít listicle, but in this case, it is legit. All the distortions are painted, you can see it in the videos the artist posted on instagram. I don't know if the technique the artist uses is the analog equivalent of using warp effects in Photoshop, but the artist actually crafted these with their hands.
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Flufflezot 1 year ago
All of these are amazing paintings and take genuine talent. They are all beautiful and have so much emotion. I've always loved classical art and I really appreciate the modern distorted twist on these paintings. Keep working hard, artist! These are beautiful ♥️♥️
Flufflezot 1 year ago
To those who are saying this is AI or Photoshop: #1 If you are going to accuse something of being AI, please do your research on what can identify a piece as done by AI rather than accusing every artist of using AI. #2 If this was Photoshop, then man, how did he photoshop canvases and frames in the real world? #3 The skill it takes to paint like this is insane! Please don't discredit this artist by accusing him of using photoshop or AI. To all: have a lovely day!
Load More Replies... ABC NrNine FCK CENSORISM 1 year ago
As a matter of fact, THESE ARE ART. It is NOT AI, for anybody saying so. Look at the artist's instagram, all the distortions are painted, not photoshop.
LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 year ago (edited)
EDIT: I was incorrect. The artist did actually paint these himself. Though I'd like to point out that the photo of "Ben with his paintings" was NOT in the article when I first read it and made this comment, so I thought these were all Photoshopped. I admit to my mistakes, and I'm an idiot, but I'm not a d-bag - I wouldn't have accused the artist of art theft if that photo had been in the article originally. I apologize for what I said, and I'm leaving my original comment after this edit because I'm not going to lie about/hide what I originally said. I effed up; I apologize to Ben. ORIGINAL COMMENT: These aren't art. This is the digital equivalent of throwing a handful of paint at an actual painting by a classical artist and then claiming you're a painter (you're not.) Using the Smudge and Push brushes along with the Warp and Texture Effects tools in Photoshop on someone else's artwork and then claiming it as your own artwork is just art theft.
ABC NrNine FCK CENSORISM 1 year ago
I guess you know I'm also one of those who are quick with yelling about BP posting another bullshít listicle, but in this case, it is legit. All the distortions are painted, you can see it in the videos the artist posted on instagram. I don't know if the technique the artist uses is the analog equivalent of using warp effects in Photoshop, but the artist actually crafted these with their hands.
Load More Replies... Flufflezot 1 year ago
All of these are amazing paintings and take genuine talent. They are all beautiful and have so much emotion. I've always loved classical art and I really appreciate the modern distorted twist on these paintings. Keep working hard, artist! These are beautiful ♥️♥️
Flufflezot 1 year ago
To those who are saying this is AI or Photoshop: #1 If you are going to accuse something of being AI, please do your research on what can identify a piece as done by AI rather than accusing every artist of using AI. #2 If this was Photoshop, then man, how did he photoshop canvases and frames in the real world? #3 The skill it takes to paint like this is insane! Please don't discredit this artist by accusing him of using photoshop or AI. To all: have a lovely day!
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