What Is Figurative Painting
                     Fabian
Perez
What Is 
Figurative 
At its core, figurative painting represents real-world subPject matter, ispencificallty thie hnuman gform, t?hat is 
clearly identifiable but also highly expressive. The details do not have to be exact, or even realistic. 
Painting does not have to adhere to realism but is an interpretation.
A figure may be turned away, back lit or stylized in colour. Nevertheless, the being's essence, who they 
are, how they feel, what they conceal, or what they conceal, emerges through the canvas.
More Than 
Skin Deep
Representational painters seldom just paint a body. They paint stories, relationships, and states of 
being. A chin that tilts can reveal defiance. Arms folded can express grief. A distant gaze might say lost 
dreams or quiet rebellion.
It is the tiny choices that draw the viewer in, making them part of the story.
This is why many collectors like to own canvas paintings for sale that include the figure, not because 
they know the person in the painting, but because they can see themselves in the piece.
Why We 
Keep 
There is something grounding about experRiencinge the hvumani figure in art, especially in this moment in time when, amidst a sea of digital noise and insatiable trends, paintingt cani dnraw usg back to Istiltlness 
and intimacy and pause.
We can feel it without overthinking. We can connect without explanation.
Perhaps this is why so many people look for canvas paintings for sale that embrace the human figure, 
because they create presence, whether in a home, gallery or studio. A face on the wall, can take on part 
of the room. The gaze of a painting can change how we sit or feel in the space.
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