Different Types of Judaica Art Oil Paintings

Posted June 13, 2011 By admin and has 1 comment.

Jewish paintings can be divided into two main categories: those of a religious nature and those that are merely painted by a Jewish artist. Both are termed Judaica; both varieties are beautiful in their uniqueness. While recently perusing the catalogue of available art at PishPoshPaints, I thought I’d share with my readers a few of my favorites of each type and why I felt particularly drawn to them.

One painting that I absolutely fell in love with is The Violinist, painted by Issachar Ber Ryback. The vibrant yellow background depicts some sort of happy celebration; the sinuous lines of the man playing the violin indicate his fluidity as he dances and plays.

Another painting that speaks directly to the heart is one entitled Sabbath Eve. Painted in grayscale, it conveys the seriousness of the holy day, but also emits a sense of warmth from the glow of the candles and the togetherness of the family gathered around the table. This was painted by Josef Israëls, a Dutch Jewish painter born to a family of money changers who grew up to study in the famous Ecole des Beaux-Arts in France. Anyone who has experienced a Shabbos meal will find themselves drawn to the sentimentality of this painting.

I found a beautiful landscape painting titled, Children on the Beach, by the Jewish painter Isaac Lazarus Israëls. I picked it out because it spoke to me, and interestingly enough, it turns out that this artist is the son of the above-mentioned Josef Israëls. The soft colors, and the emphasis of the changing light on the sun and the sea, highlight the innocence of the children playing in the foreground. This painting is an essential addition to any child’s bedroom or playroom.

All these paintings and painters can be found online at PishPoshPaints, manufacturer and supplier of fine hand painted oil paintings.

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Hanging Your Painting

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Okay, so you’ve ordered your favorite painting from PishPoshPaints and the deliveryman has just dropped it off. You stare at it, still nestled in the box, resplendent in all its beauty and glory, and think, now what? Hanging paintings properly is in itself a form of art that not so many have a natural knack for. However, with these few handy tips, you can become a pro.

The first step is to consider where you’re hanging your new piece. If you have large, bare walls that need decorating, they look best with one or several large paintings. Don’t put up a smaller sized painting alone or it will get lost in the background. If you have plain, light walls, you can showcase more delicately toned pictures, like soft landscapes. If you have plain, dark walls, boldly colored oil paintings with ornate frames will work the best. If you have patterned wallpaper, be careful to select artwork that blends with the dominant color of the background.

Always hang your painting at eye level. The human eye will discern the harmony of a room if all the artwork is hung at the same level. A good standard to measure for eye level is sixty-four inches from the floor. Place the center of your painting at that height.

Another rule of thumb to always keep in mind is to never hang a picture frame too close to a corner. A painting in the corner of the room gives the whole area a cramped and unsettling feeling, which is one thing you certainly don’t want for your brand new work of art.

The trickiest part is hanging multiple paintings. First, choose one to be the focal point. It doesn’t matter if it’s large or small, bright or dark, this one will be your centerpiece to draw the eye towards the collection. Next, arrange all the other pieces radiating out from that center, like the sun’s rays, surrounding it. If you’re still unsure about the proper placement, lay the artwork on the floor in different arrangements, and stand on a chair to view from above so you can best decide which positioning is the most appropriate.

As long as you keep these basic rules in mind, you will be able to showcase your new work of art, whether Judaica Art, Classic Art or Modern Art  to its fullest potential, and your painting will look like what it really is: a masterpiece.

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