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Sunday, 17 March 2013
Saturday, 9 March 2013
Friday, 8 March 2013
Friday, 1 March 2013
Oxymoron
I called this piece *Contortion*
Working with my usual vibrant pallete, I loved how the warm colours merged together and finally developed into this strong abstract vision. Using the vivid orange as my foundation for the overall piece, I gradually added complimentary colours, balancing them as I went along. Trying to avoid making the face the focal point, I was pleased how the whole structure of the imagery combines comfortably alongside the abstract use of shapes and contrasting colours and yet doesn`t lose it`s way and get distracted by the powerful facial expression. I specifically chose not to centralize on the strong features and obvious pout.
I felt I had achieved this with the first image, but when I started working on the second image the focal point became somewhat determined and I found myself fine-tuning the one thing I had tried to avoid......the face!
I guess I should really have called this piece *Oxymoron* instead of *Contortion of Tears*........... For the very first time I have realised how apt the word is when describing some of my art, especially my abstract art. Until tonight I had never really thought about it.
By comparing the images, I have come to the conclusion that the first image emanates warmth, contentedness and happiness, and the second image is one of sadness.
At first glance, one may assume this is because of the added tears....... and I concede that, up to a point. But, as the artist, I feel the use of colours and muted areas depict deep thoughts and emotions and the shapes and tears portray pain and hurt.
By using the pinks the image becomes feminised and in doing so has made it become vulnerable.
Thursday, 10 January 2013
Thursday, 20 December 2012
Christmas 2012
Merry Christmas One and All .................
Some card ideas for Christmas 2012
Christmas Art 2012:
How wonderful to be able to send virtual cards......
All artwork big and small
All creations from my heart
The Lord God made them all...........
Monday, 3 December 2012
#GetWellEden
Artwork that rips my soul apart - yet inspires and motivates me to make my precious Eden Rose better.
The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away.........
Never take anything for granted.................
Cherish your loved ones
Friday, 2 November 2012
Tuesday, 31 July 2012
Wednesday, 25 July 2012
Tuesday, 3 July 2012
Saturday, 23 June 2012
My Doodles
My art can now be seen on: http://fineartamerica.com/art/all/jan+steadman-jackson/all Please feel free to check it out.
Wednesday, 20 June 2012
Gorgeous Blooms
Those of you who are familiar with my art blog will be aware of my love of flowers. I adore them! With this years` climate fluctuations, there have been few opportunities for me to get out there and take pictures. Last week, however, I was able to and am sharing this years` crop with you all now.
From these pink delicate flowers to the vibrant red and orange of these unusual blooms.....each flower is a beauty to behold. I never tire of seeing them and wanting to enhance their beauty through the medium of photography,.
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