Zen spa still life with Raku vase, natural dried flowers, basin, and stones.
Cuba 2007
Abstract Fractal that resembles a bright blue butterfly
Just an experiment based on an older photo of mine.
Oil on canvas, 2006. 1000×1000mm In this painting I am exploring a connection with pure energy and the journey which that entails. It is also, however, speaking of a particular moment on that journey – the moment in which the essence that we all share is transforming. It is a fusion and transmutation of all the elements … fire turning to water, air turning to earth. This could be a small moment or a momentous one – but at that point the entire Universe is at play. Finished in the Top 10 of Elemental challenge Finished in the Top 10 of The dawn of time challenge Sept 2009
Art Criticism: How to Criticize a Work of Art / A four step process This is what I give my students as a guide to art appreciation: / ...
Art Criticism: How to Criticize a Work of Art / A four step process This is what I give my students as a guide to art appreciation: 1. Description- What do I see? Study the work in detail carefully. Describe the work in full detail. Be factual. Mention everything you see. 2. Analysis- How is the work organized? Look for and talk about the elements and principles of art and design that seems to dominate the work. Look at how the artist has used The Elements of Art / • Lines- real and implied, curved and straight, direction of movement / • Shapes, Space, Forms- Are the shapes geometric or free-form? Where is the horizon? Where is your point of view as the viewer? (Above, below, in the work, or outside) / • Colors- Warm, cool, bright, dull, soft, bold, etc. / • Value- light: reflecting much light; dark: absorbing much light. / • Texture-Both the medium and the objects portrayed: rough, smooth, shinny, dull Look at The Principles of Design / • Rhythm- Are there repeats of elements or images? / • Movement- Is there an illusion of action? How does the eye move around the work? / • Balance- Formal or Symmetrical, informal or asymmetrical / • Proportion- The size relationships between one part to the whole or one part to another part / • Variety- Visual difference and contrast within the work / • Emphasis- What part is dominant, and what part is subordinate? / • Unity- Does the work hold together? 3. Interpretation- What is happening? This is more than storytelling. As in literature, you need to interpret and generalize from data given. You need to find the metaphor or allegory in the work. What is the artist trying to communicate? Use your intelligence, imagination and courage to explain and tell the meaning of the work. This is based on the facts you have observed and your own life experiences. You can express your feelings, but they must be backed up by the observations you have made about the work. 4. Judgment- What do I think of the work? Does the work hold together visually? Does it communicate with the viewer? Judge whether the work succeeds or fails. You give your opinion backed by the three steps above. To make a judgment, you need to be honest with yourself. You need to know why you feel the way you do. Three Theories of Judging Art Imitationalism -Some people believe that art should imitate what we see in the real world. / Formalism – Some people believe that the most important part of a work is in the use of the principles of design and the elements of art. A work is successful if the texture, color, lines, etc are organized properly. / Emotionalism – Some people believe that the most important part of the work is the mood the artist communicates. Perhaps it is best to use all three theories when judging a work of art. Adapted from many sources, including Arttalk by Rosalind Ragans
To me religion shoulden’t be about big,showey buildings and being preached too.I prefer a more natural approach ””The Kingdom of Heaven is inside you and all around you Split a piece of wood, and I am there Lift a stone and there you will find me” (interior shot at St,Conan’s Kirk on the shores of Loch Awe, Scotland)
3 of 4 Elements “Earth” / This is my favorite! / mjranum-stock Copyright Notice: / All images are the property of ©Leah Highland and may not be used wholly or in part without the prior written permission by email, including copying, duplicating, manipulating, printing, / publishing (even on a web site), reproducing, storing, or transmitting by any means.
A small ally way in Melbourne two figures walk
White cat in night
ELEMENT / Sweet Softness / Sound & Colour / Strength & Courage / Effecting Change / Renewing / Element Element: acrylic & watercolour on Canson Etching Rage Paper original sold Element / Featured in A Fascinating Purple March 2009 Also available in /
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Heather falling dawn and creating a shadow TOP TEN IN THE CHALLENGE Best Design for Black Shirt
Pastel pencil on copier paper. Featured in German Artists. / Featured in Colour me a Rainbow (Colour Green). The Water Maiden, the Goddess who walks the Western Shores …
Chalk pastel on copier paper. Featured in The Divine Feminine. The Fire Maiden, the Goddess that guards the Embers of the South…
Come to me, come closer / Lean in and breathe my scent / Come with me, create my intent I am a vibrant wild lily / Growing untamed and free / I open in the heat of midday / I spread my petals big and wide / And invite the sun’s warm rays inside / I am not shy and I will not hide / This primal power that lies inside All the other flowers / Run away and hide / Or openly despise and give nasty little replies / I do not grant them the bend of my pride / I don’t reply and I will not lie / Their stares and their glares / Like water off a duck’s back they glide All the bees want to come and see / What sweet juices hide at the core of me / They fight and boast and try to coast / Their way inside to hop on my feral ride / But I am a fickle flower with a wild root / And if you can’t handle my strength and my power / Then I think it’s best son, / You step back from this flower © AmandaGWright 2009.
Winner of the Angelic Challenge in First Things Group and Peace, Love and Tranquility – Angel Challenge Archangel of the Element of Air, and head of the Guardian angels, Raphael is painted in his traditional sky blue and golden hues. I adore adoring the archangels, and on great days I see that they adore adoring God. So I painted this one in his appreciation of the Light. Oil on Canvas – 90cmx120cm – Sold – commissioned by Aelin and Sam as a partner painting for “Seraphim”. Many thanks to the handsome man who modeled for me!
Spa⋅tial / /ˈspeɪʃəl/ Show Spelled Pronunciation [spey-shuhl] Show IPA –adjective / 1. of or pertaining to space. / 2. existing or occurring in space; having extension in space. / . / This morning as I created this image I felt I was creatingina part due to the influence that Shoaib’s powerful Being has in my life here. I never do spacey things.. but I so enjoyed this piece. Then i talked with Bil and he mentioned me and Shoaib in the same sentence so I knew it was time to give my Brotha his due. / . / I am so pleased you are in my life Shoaib, as you remind me sometimes how GOOD LIFE KEEPS GETTING. you are an expanded part of our evolution. So many younger people I meet here are eons past where I was at their age. I like this fact, I know that life keeps getting better and better and more in tuned. You remind me of this and also I just think… ‘your mighty fine too.. as in HOT!’ lolol .. don’t run.. I won;t chase ya!! / You da Bestest Bro! I love ya! / xoxox Linaji
EDT…it’s the edge of winter…snow, wet, dark, light, night, day…a time when S.A.D is pre-eminent…it takes time to adjust, and some wait in limbo for EDT in March, but some embrace the changes…I don’t like the dark that sets in so early, so I have daylight bulbs in all my lamps…six weeks from now it’s the solstice and we start looking forward to lighter days Thomas Hood expresses it beautifully for us Watercolour on Sennelier Not Paper CLICK HERE TO SEE THE ENTIRE WINTER COLLECTION No sun-no moon! / No morn-no noon! / No dawn-no dusk-no proper time of day- / No sky-no earthly view— / No distance looking blue .. No road-no street- / No “t’other side the way”- / No end to any Row- / No indications where the Crescents go .. No top to any steeple- / No recognitions of familiar people- / No courtesies for showing ‘em— / No knowing ‘em! No mail-no post- / No news from any foreign coast- / No park-no ring-no afternoon gentility- / No company—no nobility .. No warmth, no cheerfulness, no healthful ease, / No comfortable feel in any member— / No shade, no shine, no butterflies, no bees, / No fruits, no flowers, no leaves, no birds, / November!...Thomas Hood / Effet De Neige
Gaia (or Gaea) is the elemental earth goddess in Greek mythology. She is the primal embodiment of earth and her name literally means Earth or Land in ancient Greek. She is considered a Mother Goddess or Great Goddess in the Greek pantheon. She is often depicted as a mature buxom woman. Original artwork measures 12.5×19 inches and is created with mixed media on dark green textured Strathmore paper. View more of my artwork online or purchase prints directly from me at www.lynnetteshelley.com. This original for this artwork is also for sale.
Digital collage’; 3rd in the series. Inspired by living a life on the lake and near the Red River in Texas where God’s natural beauty is evident in abundance. VIEW IT LARGE to see greater detail! Life Cycle #2 / Life Cycle #1 /
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