"Abstract Expressionism" $70 Million Art Paintings By Cy Twombly.

People Say "My kid could do that!" But Could They Really Do It like Cy Twombly? The Artist Who Made Scribbles Worth Millions.

If you've ever found yourself staring at a Cy Twombly painting and thought, "My kid could do that!", you're not alone. This American artist became famous for his abstract paintings, which often looked like scribbles or doodles on a giant canvas. But there's more to Cy Twombly than meets the eye!

Born Edwin Parker Twombly Jr. in 1928, Cy (his nickname) grew up in Lexington, Virginia. After studying at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston and Washington and Lee University, he moved to New York City, where he met fellow artist Robert Rauschenberg. The two became close friends and influenced each other's work, eventually traveling to Europe and North Africa together.

Twombly's early works were influenced by Abstract Expressionism, but he soon developed a unique style that combined elements of graffiti, calligraphy, and poetry. His paintings often featured words or phrases, which he would write or scribble repeatedly, creating an all-over composition that was both chaotic and rhythmic.

One of Twombly's most famous paintings is "The Italians" (1961), a large canvas covered in penciled words and scribbles. While some might dismiss it as a mess, art critics and collectors saw something special in Twombly's work. In fact, "The Italians" sold for $3.6 million in 1990, and his paintings have only become more valuable since his death in 2011.

Of course, not everyone is a fan of Twombly's art. His works have been criticized for being too messy, too simple, or just plain weird. 

Some people might think that Twombly was just a lazy artist who didn't want to put in the effort to create something more detailed or realistic.

But Twombly didn't care about pleasing everyone. He believed that art was about self-expression and making connections with the viewer on a deeper level. As he once said, "My line is childlike but not childish. It is very difficult to fake...to get that quality you need to project yourself into the child's line. It has to be felt."

So, the next time you see a Cy Twombly painting, try to look past the scribbles and see if you can find a deeper meaning. Or, if you still think it looks like something your kid could do, maybe you should start encouraging their artistic talents... who knows, they could become the next million-dollar artist!