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Chalky Ink Compostions

Erin Armstrong Creates a Dream-Like World in Her Modern Paintings

— February 23, 2015 — Art & Design
Erin Armstong creates a dream world through the means of acrylic-based images. Her paintings represent the connection between reality and fiction as they collide together.

Saatchi Art notes, "Using quick and decisive pencil and charcoal markings over acrylic based images her goal is to create people in everyday situations in an expressive and dream like world. Her concern is not to recreate reality as it exists but rather to evoke a feeling and an atmosphere that transports the viewer into a world of personal interpretation."

The young and very talented artist bridges the gap between emotion and expression in a beautiful way. Erin Armstrong's faceless paintings speak to raw emotion and beauty with every stroke. The artist currently has artwork on display in Toronto, New York and London.
Trend Themes
1. Dream-like Paintings - Embrace the trend of creating dream-like paintings that blur the lines between reality and fiction, offering viewers a unique and personal interpretation.
2. Expressive Acrylic-based Images - Explore the trend of using quick and decisive pencil and charcoal markings over acrylic-based images to evoke emotion and atmosphere in art.
3. Faceless Artwork - Tap into the trend of creating faceless paintings that speak to raw emotion and beauty, inviting viewers to connect on a deeper level.
Industry Implications
1. Fine Art - The fine art industry can embrace the trend of dream-like paintings and showcase artists who create emotionally evocative works using acrylic-based images.
2. Art Galleries - Art galleries have an opportunity to exhibit faceless artwork that blurs the lines between reality and fiction, providing viewers with a captivating and immersive experience.
3. Art Collecting - Art collectors can explore the trend of acquiring expressive acrylic-based images that evoke a specific feeling or atmosphere, adding a unique and personal touch to their collection.
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