This month, BARBinc News goes deep into the world of #BarberArt by exploring it’s three main artistic ‘branches’…
This week, we explore the branch of…
“PHOTO-REALISM” ART
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Earlier this month, we explained two major branches of BarberArt —
Abstract/Freestyle art and
Logo-Work art…
If the first two are branches, then PhotoRealism can be considered the “crown” of the BarberArt tree…
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Before the invention of the camera, it was nearly impossible to capture real-world images with great detail. (Way) back in the 17th century, the “Dutch Masters” were the world’s first “Photo-Realistic” artists.
They used subtle painting tricks to create incredibly subtle light-effects on each subject.
Similarly, the essence of PhotoRealism lies in a barber’s ability to create subtle levels of shade within a haircut by cutting depth/texture at a highly detailed level.
For example, checkout the “wrinkles” in the cap of Biggie Smalls, as crafted by @TheJoeBarber…
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…and the wrinkles in the face of Aaron Rogers as crafted by Miguel Rosas (@newstyle84)
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…in contrast, lack of shading can make the best of portraits look “flat” and 2-dimensional.
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Portraits of famous people is by far the most popular type of haircut in this niche.
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Usually, a spot of white is used to help enhance the eyes and to provide “negative” shade.
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But some BarberArtists go “beyond the cut” and use color to make an image “pop”…
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There are many fine barbers worldwide who have mastered the PhotoRealism art form. We at BarberArt have been following (and admiring) their work for nearly 5 years…
But… In our humble opinion, there is one barber who IS the undisputed king of PhotoRealism…<
And He Is…
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If there is ONE person that should be studied by every aspiring barberartist, it is Austin-based Rob Ferrel, aka “@RobTheOriginal”. Rob’s haircuts are literal masterpieces – prompting the team here at BARBinc to coin the term “Thousand-Dollar Haircut”…
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Mr. Ferrel, who is a true artist, can make mind-blowing images using ANYTHING – from hair to salt (to tortillas..!). However, it is his haircuts – created with intricate details beyond imagination, that have brought him the most fame and fortune.
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BarberArt is a great way to challenge your barbering skills. So, if you’ve already mastered
FreeStyle/Abstract art and have put in your time with
Logo-Work, then PhotoRealism may be the next level to conquer…
We actually recommend NOT starting with portraits… Rather, start with adding depth and texture to animals, buildings and landscapes.
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After you’re comfortable with shading/lighting on everyday objects, you can attempt to tackle the bigger challenge of sculpting the human form…
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Eventually, you’ll have the confidence to carve a face into each haircut.
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So, we hope you’ve enjoyed this journey into PhotoRealism… And be sure to checkout our review of the other two BarberArt styles:
Abstract/Freestyle art and
“Logo-Work” art..!
We are ALWAYS looking for great BarberArt. If you want to submit yours for publication in our BarberArt Weekly articles, be sure to:
#1. Follow Us on Instagram…!
#2. Post ANY image you think is BarberArt worthy, and
#3. DEFINITELY add the hashtag “#BarberArt” to your image
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