Is it just me or doesn't it seem like anybody with paint and a step ladder can paint like Jackson Polluck?

Answer 1

The answer is yes. You just don't have the NY Times art critic telling everyone that your stuff is great... Clement Greenberg, where are you when I need you...

Answer 2

No, it's not just you, but he thought of it and did it BEFORE you, so he got to be Jackson Pollock. If you look at his earlier work he was a fine "realist" painter, too.

All "modern art" was a reaction to the invention of the camera, if you think about it; what is the point in learning how to spend ten hours using oils and brushes to create on a canvas something that looks like a picture a camera can take in 1/16th of a second?


The first person who ever painted a canvas completely white or completely black also deserves some credit, if you think about it.

You should read some art history, it'll give you a whole new way to enjoy the world you see around you.

Answer 3

There was a great deal of method to Pollock's madness (I think). If you've ever filled up a canvas, you know that if you can have fun with the materials, it might feel just like you're back in kindergarten, but it's darn near impossible to get a result half as strong and vibrant as what Pollock or Picasso or Basquiat could produce.
If you haven't tried abstract painting, you should give it a go.
It's a cheap five-hour holiday, and usually really interesting! Especially oils or acrylics!

Answer 4

Not really. The man had a great eye for color and composition. No one can simply climb a ladder and replicate what he did.

Oh, and btw, he did not use a step-ladder. The canvases were generally laid on the ground and worked on them in sections, carefully stepping on supports so as not to leave his boot-prints in the paint.

Answer 5

Actually, I don't think he ever used a step latter. He painted those 'action' painting with the canvas stretched out on the floor.

Two things you might want to do if you think it's so easy. Try it yourself. You'll quickly find out it's not so easy. And rent and watch the movie that came out a few years ago simply called 'Pollock', about his art and his life.

Answer 6

Lol! You reminded me of an episode of Family Guy where Stewie sees Lois washing Peter's underwear and says it looks like a Jackson Pollock painting. XD

ANYWAY. XD

Have you ever tried to paint like he does? In reality, it's extremely difficult... for a number of reasons. Try to not turn all those colours into a big pile of crap. :P Besides, if it's so easy, why aren't you doing it? Why's he the famous one? :P

Answer 7

Polluck's art wasn't just the end result, but the action of doing his work. If that makes any sense. I suggest every artist go and watch "Polluck" (2000). It'll make more sense. But, his art wasn't just the finished piece, but the thoughts and processes before, during and after.

So, if you take his art into account through that... no, not really. But, what is Art anyways? The action of creating anything and coming to an end can be referred to as Art. It's the artist that makes it art.

Answer 8

Sure. People like Janet Sobel and Mark Tobey were doing it for years before Pollock came along.

Answer 9

I thought so, yes, but when our art teacher said, "Turn in something in the style of a famous artist," she only gave me a "C" on my "Jackson Polluck." So, I guess I'm one who can't do it! (Or maybe she, too, thought that was too easy!)

Answer 10

Its just you

have you tried it? have you seen a Pollock in real life... in person? it really is something!! everyone elses looks like a bad 80's modern painting.

and

HE WAS THE FIRST PERSON TO DO IT

so there!! its like...............couldnt anyone have thought of the Chip-Clip? yeah but only one person did!