New Art - Basic Vantage Point

by Randy on September 28, 2008 · Comments

Basic Vantage Point - All Pantone Pens on Bristol Board - I tried some new stuff in this one. Can you tell which feature is not my usual and driving me a little crazy? Also, there are over 23 colors in this one. Click on it to see a larger version.

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ChaplianChas. 09/28/2008 01:03 PM 1 point
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Wow, Randy. I really like this one! Perhaps b/c it's got some straight lines in it???

The Spirit rising over a somewhat familiar new world, flooding it with deep passionate reds and merciful greens/ yellows and the deep blues of His love. I feel the reflection of Jesus.

:-) Blessings!
ChaplainChas.

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Randy 09/28/2008 02:28 PM 1 point
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Good. Only you know why you really like it so I think you just confessed you like to see structure in art. Thank you for offering your interpretation too. It's a good one.

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Piano Man Kugie 09/28/2008 06:09 PM 1 point
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I like that the outflow from the sun is like a covering, a protective sheet, not something invasive or harmful that is heading straight for me......my brain thinks that the "rays" would be coming off the sphere in all directions like needles pointing out of a pin cushion in all directions up, down, around, outward; my heart is glad that the sun is not doing what my brain expects. Viewing this art is a good practice for my mind to work in ways it is not accustomed. Perhaps I'm one of those lefties who is in his left mind, not his right.....and if so, that's OK.

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Randy 09/28/2008 08:39 PM 1 point
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Well, whatever side you are in it sounds like you are of sound mind.

bah-dum bum!

Others have told me that my artwork exercises their brain. I find that fascinating feedback.

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editorgal 09/29/2008 10:02 AM 1 point
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Still not my cuppa as far as wanting it in my home or office, but your work is so visually compelling and vibrant. The structure at the edges of this one are a nice departure . . . and give it a unique depth. Not better, just unique, when compared to your other work.

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Randy 09/29/2008 08:18 PM 1 point
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Thanks ... I think :)

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editorgal 09/29/2008 09:30 PM 1 point
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You're welcome, it was definitely a compliment! The touches of linear color were nice; what I've seen of your work thus far is usually free-flowing -- no linear blocks of color . . . hmm, or at least not as structured.

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Randy 09/29/2008 09:58 PM 1 point
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You are correct. It was the second time you said "not my cuppa" so you like it but ... not? Great feedback though and I appreciate it.

And yes, the linear blocks of color are a departure and they are what I referred to in the post as driving me a little crazy. :) I just want to fill them in with all kinds of stuff but felt it needed to simply stop. After hearing the different interps, here and on facebook, I know why now. They speak something different to the viewer.

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Cheryl 09/30/2008 12:24 AM 1 point
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They do speak something very different to the viewer. I really like this one. The blocks really pop out the flow. In music it's often the rest that gives incredible power to the sound. I hope you continue to play with more ideas along this line.

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Randy 09/30/2008 09:35 AM 1 point
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Thanks! A lady from my church just facebooked me with some very helpful suggestions. She is also downloading it as a wallpaper for her cell phone :).

I am SO honored ;).

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editorgal 09/30/2008 09:13 AM 1 point
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Oh, I like it. I like some Picasso, and some Van Gogh, Monet, Windbergh, and more, but not all of their works. I like lots of different artists. I guess "not my cuppa" reflects what I said, I wouldn't be inclined to have this type of art in my home or office. Both are pretty traditional, and I think your art needs space to be seen and appreciated. Neither of my spaces fit that bill. I've got bookshelves as integral pieces of my decor (if I have a decor!), pictures of family everywhere, blah, blah, blah! Either your work would get lost in the clutter, or overpower it. Neither of those options would do justice to the piece.

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Randy 09/30/2008 09:47 AM 1 point
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Completely understood. Thank you very much for explaining. I know that not everyone could work something like my style into their everyday decor.

You wanna' hear something funny? One of my pieces was hanging here in the office. An older board member walked past it while I happened to be there. He was like, "I don't get it. That looks ... I mean ... I could do something like that." I said playfully," really?" "Oh yeah... this abstract stuff ... anyone can do this art?'

His wife knew that I had drawn it and was mortified. I said, "It took me over fifty hours to draw it." The look on his face was priceless (it's a good thing we are good friends.) I told him to take a closer look and he could see the detail (excruciating detail) and then I said, "guess how many colors?" Before he could answer I said "... around seven or eight."

I know he still didn't like it but he walked away with an appreciation and not so quick to dismiss that some abstract art isn't an artist simply having a tantrum.

Sidenote: I love using a LOT of different colors OR just a handful in varying patterns. I have one drawing that has 37 separate colors and it is just one crazy looking spectrum piece. It's one of my fav's.

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editorgal 09/30/2008 10:56 AM 1 point
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I appreciate art, and the artist's passion and commitment to getting their vision down in a medium. I don't have that gift. I can admire others gifts, though, and do!! So, yeah, I'm sure I could "do that" -- in Heaven!! :D

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