Inspirational Art

A short critique if I may.

Certain qualities of the above portrait provide some clarity as to the artists intent. Above all, of course, the sheer brilliance of the simple could mimic the contours of a ghostly face perfectly. The artful presence of naturalistic details, such as the surprised look, augment the impression that artist was offering up reality, rather than its imitation. And the trick of the ghostly eyes, which turn away from the axis of his face, summon an atmosphere of spontaneity and a sense of urgency.

Often, the pen stroke is rendered swiftly, with just a few vigorous strokes of ink or, In theory, one could argue, this should weaken the impression of reality, since the summarily sketched ghost does not “look” like a real ghoul. Yet the opposite is the case. The provisional quality of the mark-making imbues the whole with a general air of animation. It also offsets the more subtle and refined execution of the face, focusing attention on the the overall image.

Meanwhile, The artists observation extends beyond the realm of appearances, into the elusive, nuanced sphere of psychology. A surprised but tentative ghost, perhaps a lady-in-waiting, looks hesitantly downward. The painting would benefit from an icily attractive peer to provide a much more assertive presence: a proto-Cruella de Vil with a death-ray stare, or perhaps a bearded man in a black cap looking cautious and pompous; or a younger gentleman, with blue eyes, full of ruthless ambition.

I have dwelled for so long upon this drawing, despite the familiarity, because it amounts to a significant but devastatingly simple form which showcases the artists shift from realism to the abstract. Moreover, the artists work is emblematic of the artwork that i wish to highlight: drawings characterised by a striking sense of immediacy, emanating the frisson of an “encounter” between artist and ghostly sitter.

post #29, that's a great piece of work

Are you there exnos?

Hey kiwi only joking around with the ghost pic. Sometimes things don't translate well online heh heh

I was referring to the beach picture. The sand hand pushing down on the buried sand face. Shame the tides and wind would destroy it.

I was surprised you could find so many words to describe the ghost pic, whether in jest or not, it was far too long to read lol

Lol👍

Twilight or Sunrise?

>.> I have the sudden impression honeybee, that you drew your own profile picture.

Sacred ground

Nice works, the rainbow picture looks like a Fibonachi painting , 

Third eye, I see you. It is said pictures like this depict the antichrist @Mastadon

i like to stir things up a bit

Once you find an image you like, right click to save.

Click on your album/photos, and it should be there.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        I've just got soo much on my mind. 

I read your question last year about the purpose of life. Here is a short pamphlet written by a monk from Mt Athos, Greece.

http://orthodoxinfo.com/general/theosis-english.pdf

It's very good and easy to understand.

All the best.

Karl