Composition, color and clarity. These are what I consider the 3 critical elements that make a painting dance! And in that magical moment of chance, they all come together and it feels as if serendipity has struck again.
OK. Its secret confessions time. Here's the true behind the scenes story of this tiny favorite painting. I was on the prowl again for that perfect Composition. In my opinion, composition is the most important but quite challenging component to success. I wanted to try something different but I knew my limits. I have a fondness for nature scenes and still couldn't resist my temptation to capture waterscapes.
The twist here was the Color combination. Straying beyond my usual attraction for cool analogous color schemes I found myself indulging in bold complimentary colors. I had laid the groundwork but didn't know what my next move would be. So, I left it alone and just waited. For months. Seriously.
Then, when I least expected it, the moment of Clarity arrived. I had a plan. I was really nervous but figured I had waited long enough. I picked up my paintbrush, it felt soooo right and I made my move.
That's my story and I'm sticking to it!
"People will forget what you say. People will forget what you do. But people will never forget how you made them feel."-author unknown
An Art Blog that seeks to reconcile the beauty of joy with the inexplicable challenges that we face each day. From an artist's perspective, life is never a dichotomy; never black or white or even shades of gray. I am constantly on the "look out" for God's Promised Rainbow.
Thursday, December 16, 2010
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__________ROY G. BIV
INSPIRED BY
A Love of Nature
Serendipity
Fascination with Color
"Life is not measured by the number of breaths that we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."
-Author Unknown
Over time I've learned not to fight a lot of things, including what my art looks like. Today, it comes from my soul and I allow it only to be source of joy. It has become one of my essential ingredients for happiness.
" The 3 essential elements of happiness are something to do, something to love, and something to hope for."
-Alan K. Chalmers
“First I dream my painting. Then I paint my dream” – Vincent van Gogh.
While my paintings are escapism, the real world reminds me daily of the work we have yet to do and the purpose that we serve. “To whom much is given, much is expected.” - Luke 12: 48
Serendipity
Fascination with Color
"Life is not measured by the number of breaths that we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."
-Author Unknown
Over time I've learned not to fight a lot of things, including what my art looks like. Today, it comes from my soul and I allow it only to be source of joy. It has become one of my essential ingredients for happiness.
" The 3 essential elements of happiness are something to do, something to love, and something to hope for."
-Alan K. Chalmers
“First I dream my painting. Then I paint my dream” – Vincent van Gogh.
While my paintings are escapism, the real world reminds me daily of the work we have yet to do and the purpose that we serve. “To whom much is given, much is expected.” - Luke 12: 48
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