"From Magma, To Greatness"  4.5 x 4.5 inches. Mixed media splotch
Title: "From Magma, To Greatness" Story: "Once every 100 years or so, a genetic anomaly arises. However, once every 1000 years, that creature arises from a volcano. This is one of those creatures, and we are very darn well lucky to have borne witness to the birth of this here creature. For the never before seen footage of its birth, be sure to tune in on Sundays on Animal Planet!" When you and the work don't work...I made this splotch the other day while Kaleb was making some 8 x 10's. Right before I thought to try it as a heart (the free file you received for taking the poll.) I really saw a flower but had a hard time making it into a creature. This one was hard. So many options. I could have blacked out the background and it would pop but I didn't...
I think I shouldn't have done the background with the pearl watercolors. It really brought the background forward when I wanted it to recede. I kept looking at it thinking, well maybe if I just do this... and then my head would pound to my heart beat and I'd put it back down. This is one of those days where, as an artist, the work doesn't turn out like you intended so whenever you look at it all you can be is frustrated. I sure hope you can see this work from a different light than I can. I'm not completely sold on which side goes up either. The winner can decide when they display the piece. Although I have to admit the pearl looks pretty cool in the low light my head prefers atm... Perhaps as you walk by the piece, hanging on the wall during life, there will be a moment when the gold comes together and really shines, grabbing your gaze. Okay so I don't know how I feel about it, maybe I'm warming up, and then again... grr if it's better in low light it's not dark enough. My head hurts. This mixed media splotch includes Gouache, Ink, Pearl Essence Watercolor, Charcoal and Graphite.
8 Comments
Chris Afgani
2/5/2013 03:45:57 pm
I think i may just have to enter to win this one! Soooo many choices so far rhonda, you're definitely making my life difficult!
Rhonda Chase
2/5/2013 05:04:42 pm
I'm soooo sorry I'm making your life sooo difficult by giving you art. :)
BILLYBOY
2/5/2013 07:28:13 pm
Hey Rhonda :) "I would like to be entered to win some free art please" thanks
Rhonda Chase
2/5/2013 11:48:36 pm
Hey there Billyboy,
dawn dalrymple
2/7/2013 09:35:25 pm
Love all the layers and details, the colors are so vivid. It almost has a bit of violence about it, but then there are those sweet open little eyes? I like thinking this is the birth of some creature, from a pod in creature land?
Rhonda Chase
2/8/2013 08:26:10 am
Right now you are looking like a favorite to win the sculpture but just in case you don't you are officially entered to win this creature. My friend Chris mentioned he could see a creature being birthed from lava. It's interesting that you see a similar narrative :) I'm very glad you enjoy the piece! Good luck.
Chris Afgani
2/19/2013 10:00:14 am
Title as previously stated: "From Magma, To Greatness"
Rhonda Chase
2/19/2013 12:06:47 pm
Your such a great salesman and I love your humor! Your comment will be posted after it is approved.
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