Does a 21st century painting need a traditional focal point to be considered great art?
The answer is NO. A focal point is essential in classic art, and a traditionalist may say it is necessary, but some abstract artists know how to deliberately create great compositions without focal points.
I’m a 21st Century Experimental Artist, with emphasis on both the 21st century and experimentation. When I paint, my goal is not to follow the rules of traditional composition. (And I got trained to paint in the traditional New England seascape style when I was 7/8.) My goal is to go beyond the rules and create art that gives others a fun and happy emotional experience.
Waking Up Happy—which is another SOLD painting without much of a focal point—offers an abundance of happy emotional impact. Rather than, “Dorothea Sandra, you create such beautiful traditional art”, I’d much rather have buyers say, “Wow! and Aaah! or Ha-ha-ha!” Rather than draw the viewer’s eye in to one spot, the painting is designed to takes us all over the composition for a super happy all-over experience.
I hope you enjoy the video!