Thank you Nicholas for pushing us along!
(this piece has been submitted to The Artist Challenge website under the theme concept of Portrait of an artist. Come spend some time and view many other artists concepts as well as the Inferno which are our talented writers who develop the written word in story or poetry stroke)
The journey have been on made so much sense in reading part 5 of Tony Smibert's "the professional watercolorist" from the Dec/Jan 2010 issue of international artist.
To condense he talks about the forms and techniques of earlier masters are copied by the beginning artist. Then the artist evolves by incorporating these techniques into their"own" work. Soon he/she reach the final powerful originality of their own work. Finding myself in the 2nd stage of this development (this piece was Nick's concept and the techniques used were his to demonstrate). Enter photoshop and design of ones own with layers, adjustments made in composition; believe am now equipped to create and explore my own originality. Am sure there will be many works ahead that will expand on the growth and am thankful there are artists out there that share in our development. Am reminded of watching your child take their first steps.
1 comment:
from one of most favorite souls:
it's been a long time since I've been here, as I've been off of RR except for a few dedis for passed souls (and one "hello" to everyone), but I've see the last three uploads and it's always wonderful when you post here. I know that Shu Ha Ri are concepts of learning, both mind and soul, and I know only a little of its history. But you've captured it with a traditional Oriental style mixed with a very expressive---though subtle---portrait of how the inner heart moves. The face, done in japanese fashion, is covered with flowing hues, hues flowing down the face like a soul moving through the forests of learning and self discovery. There's also a little sense of weeping (which accompanies change and letting go of old parts of us), and a sense of dissolving, which is exactly what "incorporating changes" brings, ie, dissolving of old ways. The headdress & hair pins are executed with a strong geometric sense (also found in Japanese art) and you've painted Oriental characters into it. I don't know what they mean (I studied Chinese calligraphy an eon ago, but today I don't remember much, lol), but they're suitable, esp as you place them in white which gives light and almost "dawning" to the piece. And the reddish, peach, yellowish and violet hues give real 'blood' and yet serenity to the piece. Another of your delicate visions, done with grace and thought, and which, in a small space---at least in the print here---say an awful lot. Very sensitive work, and a fine use of acrylics almost like a gquache or watercolor. I hope this finds you well, and in alit spirits. It's always wonderful to come back here when I return. Much peace & light your way, this late spring day.
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