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ACRYLIC ON CANVAS
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Acrylic on canvas board and computer art.
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Acrylic on canvas and computer art. Painting=1000×740 mm / We know when we make the right decision, there is a free flow of energy in the body, this is our innate instinct, guiding the way….
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I can’t resist a bit of symbolism and religious innuendo Model: Chantal Simone / Art Direction & Photography: Jo O’Brien
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Surrealistic Digital Art / / / / / MCN: CB365-EA337-2062C / / © Imber 2007. All photographs and artworks in this portfolio are copyrighted and owned by the artist, Imber. Any reproduction, modification, publication, transmission, transfer, or exploitation of any of the content, for personal or commercial use, whether in whole or in part, without written permission from the artist is strictly prohibited. All rights reserved.
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To see the detail zoom in / Looks better when you see it close up… / xXxOoO
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Surrealistic Digital Art / / / / / MCN: C81E0-98F38-73286 / / © Imber 2007 photographs and artworks in this portfolio are copyrighted and owned by the artist, Imber. Any reproduction, modification, publication, transmission, transfer, or exploitation of any of the content, for personal or commercial use, whether in whole or in part, without written permission from the artist is strictly prohibited. All rights reserved.
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A personal piece influenced by the symbolism of the art of palmistry and the symbolism and myth surrounding the four elements. Ink and water-colour.
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Name: Panthera tigris sumatrae (Sumatran Tiger) Description: The Sumatran tiger has the darkest coat of all tigers. Its broad, black stripes are closely spaced and often doubled. Unlike the Siberian tiger, it has striped forelegs. Sumatran tigers are the smallest tiger subspecies. Males average 2.4 meters (8 feet) in length from head to tail and weigh about 120 kilograms (264 pounds). Females measure approximately 2.2 meters (7 feet) in length and weigh about 90 kilograms (198 pounds). Distribution: The Sumatran tiger is found only on the Indonesian island of Sumatra in habitat that ranges from lowland forest to submontain and montain forest with some peat-moss forest. Biology: The Sumatran tiger eats wild pig, big deer (called rusa), and small deer (called muntjak or barking deer). The specific range size of this tiger is not know, however the population density is approximately 4–5 adult tigers/100 km 2 (39 mile 2) in optimal lowland rainforest. As elevation increases through submontain and montain forests, the number of tigers in any given area decreases because there is less prey available. Status in the wild: 400-500 wild Sumatran tigers were believed to exist in 1998, primarily in the island’s national park areas, but no island-wide census or monitoring system has been possible. Tiger numbers have continued to decline because of poaching of tigers to supply the illegal trade in tiger parts. The last remnants of lowland forest are being eliminated to establish oil palm plantations and for shifting agriculture by recent settlers from other areas of Sumatra and Indonesia. Ongoing road development makes many formerly inaccessible mountain areas accessible to illegal logging even on the steepest slopes, and many mountainous areas are being converted into plantations for coffee and other products for international markets. Tigers are legally protected but are not highly valued. Captive breeding: For three years, the Indonesian Zoological Parks’ Association (PKBSI) has been working with the Tiger Global Conservation Strategy to develop a conservation program for Sumatran tigers. In addition to the 65 Sumatran tigers living in Indonesian zoos, there are 55 tigers managed by North American zoos, 100 in European zoos, and 12 in Australasian zoos. This captive population is descended from 37 wild-caught founders. The Indonesian Sumatran Tiger Masterplan now has the potential to function as the heart of the Sumatran tiger population worldwide. It is designed to preserve sufficient genetic diversity to reinforce both captive and wild populations, thus fulfilling its goal to ensure that the in situ tiger program comprises verifiable founders permanently identified and registered in the Indonesian Sumatran Tiger Studbook. It also extends the capabilities of Indonesian zoo staff to professionally manage their tiger programs in Indonesia, and at the same time serves as a model for other range country tiger management programs in Southeast Asia.
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While out on the lake last Saturday I noticed several leaves floating in the water from the surrounding Cottonwood trees. The ones that were the most emotionally compelling for me were these simple skeletal remains. So much beauty in such frailty. A symbol of life. /
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The traditional classic chinese word “ai” (love) consist of the word “xing” (heart) at its core. “Ai Xing” in mandarin means “loving heart”. I have simply highlighted the core word “xing” in red to show the meaning of loving heart. “While some simplified characters were adopted from conventional abbreviated forms that have existed for a long time, the vast majority of the changes made by PRC were “unnatural” such as the removal of the symbol for heart (心) from the word love (愛) into the new character (爱).” (Wikipedia) This word is hand-written by me (using a wacom pen & tablet). This t-shirt design is currently only available from RB. All profits from the sale of this t-shirt will go towards these 3 non-profit organisations which I have been supporting: I am currently sponsoring a little girl from India so the money collected from the sale of this tee will go towards this fund or other non-profit organisations which I support. KIVA – www.kiva.org WORLD FOOD PROGRAMME – www.wfp.org WORLD VISION MALAYSIA – www.worldvision.com.my You can help me make a difference. Thanks!
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Goddess woman with core power mudra expressing strength and inner resolve. Photo based illustration.
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Transition of the seasons….
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According to some Native traditions, the Elk symbolizes endurance or stamina. Bull Elk is a powerfully masculine spirit. The New Moon and Venus in this position are symbolic of the High Priestess in the Tarot deck. The most potent of feminine portents. They seem to me a perfect combination of male-female balance and harmony. / In my interpretation, the placement of Venus between (above, yet behind) the antlers of Standing Elk represents fertility. The Moon, in virtually all traditions is a representation of romantic love …. New Moon, a glowing bowl to hold the abundance of Creation. The marriage of Earth and Heaven. Challenge Winner: Silhouettes Avatar on Antlers, Racks, and Other Horned Animals Featured on / Outsiders / (2009.APR.20) / THE SISTERHOOD / (2009.APR.18) / Gateways / (2009.APR.16) / First Things / (2009.APR.15) Composite image - The elk was standing silhouetted against the evening sky in early November. New Moon and Venus appeared just above the western horizon, about the same time of day, three months later. Sales: RedBubble: 1 mounted print (anonymous) / ..........: Online Direct: 2 (8×10) Views: 1,182 (as of 2009.NOV.28)
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From the Black Butterfly series. Portrait of Shan Zuo Zhou, charcoal and white pastel on mylar drafting film with blue-gray Canson backing paper, 16×16”. From a reference photo by Steven E. Gross. I am a member of the 33 Collective Gallery located in the Zhou Brother’s Art Center, Chicago. The Zhou Brothers have been generous to allow our co-op gallery to use the entire art center for our group show this month. The show opens Friday March 20th, 2009. The Zhou Brothers are always on hand at the center and are very supportive of the members of the gallery and of their artists in residence. I am fascinated with them, their persona, and their work and decided they would be perfect subjects to draw for my series, which always features creatives as models. Brother #2, DaHuang Zhou will be tomorrow’s subject for Daily Drawing. The butterfly is borrowed from a Chinese watercolor design, and the Chinese symbols stand for “inspired-dream-vision-revelation” As noted in my earlier blogs, in this series the butterfly is symbolic of the artist’s muse. The title of this work comes from Chinese literature by Zhuangzi – [Chuang-Tse] “One day about sunset, Zhuangzi dozed off and dreamed that he turned into a butterfly. / He flapped his wings and sure enough he was a butterfly… / What a joyful feeling as he fluttered about, he completely forgot that he was Zhuangzi. / Soon though, he realized that that proud butterfly was really Zhuangzi who dreamed he was a butterfly, or was it a butterfly who dreamed he was Zhuangzi! / Maybe Zhuangzi was the butterfly, and maybe the butterfly was Zhungzi? This is what is meant by the “transformation of things.” – Zhuang Zi (369?-286? b.c.) The Zhou brothers short biography: The Zhou Brothers are one of the most accomplished contemporary artists in the world today renowned for their unique collaborative work process. They always work together on their paintings, performances, sculptures, and prints, often communicating without words in a so-called dream dialogue. Their thinking, aesthetic, and creativity are a symbiosis of Eastern and Western philosophy, art, and literature that informed their development since early childhood. Their indomitable spirit allowed them to leave behind their brilliant success in China, where they were hailed as national heroes for their early work, to step onto the world stage. They have since achieved international acclaim while continuing to work in the West. The Zhou Brothers, Shan Zuo and DaHuang Zhou, were born in China 1952 and 1957 respectively. They studied drama and painting at the University of Shanghai from 1978 to 1982 and the National Academy for Arts and Crafts in Beijing from 1983 to 1984 where they received their MFAs. During the beginning of the 1980s they became leaders of the contemporary art movement in China. In 1985 they won the National Prize of the Chinese Avant-Garde of the Ministry of Culture and the Prize for Creativity from the Peace Corps of the United Nations. They were also honored as the first contemporary artists ever to show their work in an exhibition that traveled to the five largest museums in China, including the National Art Museum of China in Beijing and the art museums in Shanghai and Nanjing. Realizing that the political and cultural landscape at that time would not allow them to expand their careers, an invitation to exhibit in Chicago in 1986 presented a timely opportunity to make the transition onto an international stage. The Zhou Brothers have consequently maintained their home and studios in Chicago while actively exhibiting their work nationally and abroad.” Companion piece, portrait of Shan Zuo’s brother DaHuang Zhou:
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...Mental balance stays a virtue… An idea I had lately when I was sketching before going to sleep.. Thought it was strange and funny enough to work it out. Fineliner 0.05/0.3 on Hahnemuhle Fineart Quattro paper, 11,8×11,8 inch. 80lbs. 2009. Featured in ‘Core’ group / Featured in ‘Unconventional Artistry’ group / Featured in ‘Lifeline’ group / Featured in ‘Let’s play homage’ group / Featured in ‘Avant-Garde’ group 773 views at 07/11/09
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Sending a HUGE Thank you to Mel for letting me use her original image of Mr. Paul V. / Paul Thanks does not cover it but all I have = ) I so appreciate your enthusiasm and coming to my rescue with the PERFECT image for this piece! I truly think it is my Best to date Thanks so much both of you! Without you this would not have come to light as I envisioned it. Big Hugs Vonne
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All images are © Copyright Rosa Cobos 2009 . All rights reserved My little one… / Where is… / the one who cares… / the one who minds, / your extreme solitude. / Around the artifice, Life… / is rendering the fussing of Intelligence. / But I know…for I care… for I touch.. / the invisible mist in your look, / that the light in your brain, / is cycling the moments of despair. / Rushing suns and moons.. / unable to root in your waters, / where…. / your tiny feet, winged Mercuy… / are caresssed by the gasps of air, / that the fishes of the conscience, / are nesting in you metal glare, / in order to let… / your body and gait… / be submmitted to the emotions, / of a soul, that you cannot bear. / That turmoil of the goshts, / that seem to create Life.. / when in reality.. / they are learning to roar by fear. / Winged Mercury child… / Burnt butterfly Mind… / borrowed to you, / by a frenzied star… / Just in case… / you will leave… / your sit, / of rooting… / Life / Rosa Cobos © Copyright Rosa Cobos 2009 . All rights reserved
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...feeling truly serene today..finished my painting and my website about 1am…phew! hard work but am happily creating my heART again…painted this on my digital Tablet last nite then enhanced it in CS4+plug-inz …this landscape is the third in the Japanese ‘Bamboo’ series ..... the Japanese writing on the painting means Serene …God grant me the serenity / to accept the things / I cannot change, / the courage to change the things I can, / and the wisdom to know the difference”. Japanese poem – 世の中を 憂しとやさしと おもへども 飛び立ちかねつ 鳥にしあらねば / Yononaka wo / Ushi to yasashi to / Omo(h)e domo / Tobitachi kanetsu / Tori ni shi arane ba / I feel the life is / sorrowful and unbearable / though / I can’t flee away / since I am not a bird. / Piano ....
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Dealing with my own demons Dedicated to all survivors / (You may borrow this, if it helps, or buy with very little markup beyond RB’s costs.) Nikon D200 and a Nikkor 50mm f/1.4 lens, 50mm, f/1.8 and 1/250 sec, -0.3ev, IS0 100, spot metering, Manfrotto tripod. Converted from RAW (12 bit) to jpeg using Nikon’s Capture NX 2.2. / Self portrait. Sought advice, after almost a full day’s attempts, about the lighting. Freer than I know /
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