This to me seems quite raw and visceral as I see it on the screen and when I saw what the result was when I finished it. My intention was to use the page of and old torn book that had no salvation to composed something appealing but I let myself go and before I knew it I had the ink spots on it and finished off with the addition of a dramatic stroke of texture. I decided to leave it because this one has taken me to another one that is not quite finished but might make me turn to something very different. I don't consider this a pretty painting but I do consider it expressive, either it be my love for earthy and old things or my frustration for not remembering the image revealed to me the night before.
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I like this...a lot.
sandy
raw yes, Yet this is a powerful piece with alot of energy... my biggest criteria for good art IMO is that I want to see something that I could look at for a long time... there is much here that keeps my eyes engaged and roving... great texture and layering... art likes are so personal but I really love this one! sometimes when we let go... we open to a place where fascinating things happen... namaste Elis.
something I barely caught a glimpse of something that is there but I should not see. Something I am not suppose to but did. I love it!!
Mary,
I can only add to the chorus here. This is a beautiful and truly fascinating piece of work.
Robin
Thank you dd, Elis, Pilan and Robin for the encouraging words. This is one of those that I was not sure of but has grown on me.
I love the layers of texture and color you achieve Mary! I would love to see them in person.
Thank you Cynthia! This one does look better IRL.
Mary, this is a powerful piece! it has a feel of great antiquity and it's EDGY! bet you didn't know you could be edgy, did you? i would think when you're not limited by 'exactness'(is that a word?) the creative juices can flow freely and the inner 'you' can come out and soar.
A compelling piece. Rich in color and texture.
Very powerful - those broad strokes which contrast against the background so much.
Thank you Billie, Johnnie and Anita. yes Billie I guess I can be edgy and I didn't know it!:)Interesting what things come out in painting.
Wow Mary! This is such a magnificent piece! Your talent is soooooo amazing!
Oh I absolutely love this! I can't wait to see the next one!
Thank you Judi and Jessica for the visit and the comments.
Just surfed through and glad I did. This piece is awesome. Quite violent. RED, with tattered edges of the paper (or book), possible bullet holes through the faded words, crumbling fringes.
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