In Meticulous Detail, Antonio Santín’s Hyperrealistic Oil Paintings Undulate with Vibrant Textures
Akin to the way textile weavers rely on intricate looms to support warps and wefts, Antonio Santín (previously) employs another kind of machine. Precisely calibrated for the various densities of different oil pigments, a pneumatic compressor allows the artist to carefully control the speed and volume of paint onto the canvas, creating a rhythmic, textured, hyperrealistic depiction of ornamental rugs.
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