Self-portrait (Cooling Tears of a Burning Heart)-

Artist: Robert Dye
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Self-portrait (Cooling Tears of a Burning Heart)-

This was produced with a variety of mediums. After loosely sketching in the composition, acrylic paint was laid in and followed by colored pencil which was used to refine and detail areas of the figure (being a representation of myself). The position of the body is reminiscent of classical renaissance paintings, my one hand raised upward towards the heavens and my head tilted slightly back. The weight of the figure falls through the shoulder and down the body. The elements of the fire burning through the chest and the tears streaking down the chest create a nice flow for the viewers eye, and represent a simple dichotomy which works on multiple levels. It was designed and completed in 2005.

Self-portrait (Cooling Tears of a Burning Heart)- belongs to the following groups:

1 on 1: The Fine Art of Portraiture, Complex Simplicity of Art, Abstract Realism, All Things Poetic, Prose, Philosophical., DaDa Land, Fine Arts, In the Moment, Mixed Media, Pencil Drawing, SANATORIUM B, Self as Other, Something To Say, Spiritual Art, Surrealism, Symbolism in Art, The Artistic Nude, The Healing Journey, The Male Nude and Vibrant and Vivid Color

ozjami, 6 months ago

brillant painting !
Renate Dartois, 5 months ago

Oh wow this is amazing…..
Robert Dye in reply to Renate Dartois’s comment, 5 months ago

Thanks a million, Renate. Glad to hear from you, Take good care, stay in touch, Peace-
MinoYasue, 5 months ago

Wow, this looks very painful. What expression of turmoil!
Robert Dye in reply to MinoYasue’s comment, 5 months ago

Thanks for commenting. it is somewhat a visual, and emotional cycle (we all have times that are painful, and those which are soothing and relieving). Hope you take care and stay in touch, Peace-
frozenfa, 5 months ago

this is beautiful yet disturbing.. sometimes, feelings can be better expressed in painting than words.. i think this painting speaks alot.. very interesting piece.. =)
Robert Dye in reply to frozenfa’s comment, 5 months ago

Thanks for your comments. I am glad to speak to you through my art and painting. Take good care, Peace-
madvlad, 5 months ago

wow power at it highest point much angst and pain here, haha wait till you are old as me and then you will know pain and relief from the world giving pains and come to pax wiith in
Robert Dye in reply to madvlad’s comment, 5 months ago

Thanks for the thoughts. I feel that the human condition will be forever embedded within our lives, at any age. But you may have some interesting points. Nevertheless, the world still turns. Take care, Peace-
Ash rebeltherace, 2 months ago

cool as.
Robert Dye in reply to Ash rebeltherace’s comment, 2 months ago

Thanks Ash, cool as what? appreciate your viewing, take care, Peace-