Brushwork Styles
Realistic - subject and background are photo-realistic and blended and set in a specific location
Subject Realistic - Background Impressionistic -- subject is photo-realistic and blended and background is loose and brushy but in a set location
Impressionistic - subject and background are loose and brushy and set in a specific location
Subject Realistic - Background Abstract -- subject is photo-realistic and blended but set on an abstract background, not set in a specific location; just colors, paint spatters, thick texture, and brush strokes.
Subject Impressionistic - Background Abstract - subject and background loosely painted; background and subject blend into each other with an over-all abstract quality, brush strokes can be seen with color, spatters, and textures.
Abstract - whole piece as abstractly and loosely painted as possible, the crazier the better, non-realistic and imaginary with colors, brush stokes, missing elements, expressive painting, and textures.