The picture below is a painting by the famous impressionistic painter Vincent van Gogh. I like van Gogh's use of simulated texture within the artwork. Another aspect that strikes my fancy is his bold, extracted use of colors, and a "color scheme" that is very aesthetically pleasing. I also like the on and of again use of contour lines that succeeds in heightening the interesting mood and aesthetic atmosphere of this picture. Overall, it's a very nice piece of artwork.
Though I am by far no expert on the work of artist Carlos Amorales, a hasty Google Images search had lead me to conclude that of what I have seen, the below is my favorite of Amorales'. For one, I admire his use of texture and pattern with the "dots"over the silhouettes. Another technique I commend is the concentrated use of a motley of colors within the dots in contrast with the stark boldness of the monochromatic reds, blacks, and whites of the silhouettes and background. As usual, Amorales' silhouettes are impeccable, but what captivates me especially is the three-dimensional, actual-wall aspect which signifies this artwork was made big and bold. Overall, contrast, texture, pattern, color, dimension and movement all work very well together to create a captivating, original work of art.
In my opinion, the artwork below is a good example of a piece that emphasizes line. Almost everything in the drawing has contour or some kind of outline. Furthermore, the artist makes good use of such techniques as hatching and a basic cross-hatch. The artist does not rely on too much variety of techniques as to be overwhelming, but keeps a consistent usage and pattern of techniques that creates a unique vibe. I like piece of art because of that very reason, that certain techniques related to certain feelings, blended together, give it a very specific feeling. Maybe that feeling is just something I feel, maybe every one had the exact same getting when they look at this drawing, bit I think the impudent thing is not what emotion I/ everyone else feels but that the artwork is able to evoke that emotion. To add to that, I also like this drawing because this street corner simply looked very fun to draw.
Artwork by Jeong Eun-gyu