My only claim is that the painting is far better than the photograph ... nevertheless, I don't really care as this one is all about me having fun.
The pose is made up from lots of different photographs. The tights are based on Freddie Mercury's (Queen). The sleeves from an imagine I remember from a pack (deck) of cards. The hat and mask are from memory of items I vaguely remember.
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| Turbulent Air John Simlett Acrylic on Cotton Canvas 39 x 19 inches (100 x 50 cms) |
I had this imagine in my mind of the air on stage being still until this dancer changed it into turbulence. Where he has been the air is turbulent whilst the unsuspecting air on his left is still calm.
The problem with a large painting, is that so much detail vanishes in the photograph, and many shades of red aren't really visible.
Love this fantastic piece, BIG wow! I am inpressed! Valerie
ReplyDeleteThank you, Valerie - glad you like it
ReplyDeleteWow!!! This is fantastic!!! I can see him on stage with his leaps and turns and graceful as a cat landing quietly and perfectly while he bows to the standing ovation of the audience...Bravo!!!
ReplyDeleteHe certainly got me twitching around the canvas - glad you liked this bit of fun.
DeleteGreat title, John. Perfect for the areas of energy you made following his form.
ReplyDeleteI also enjoyed reading about the way you got your inspiration for the outfit.
Never a dull moment visiting your blog. Thank you, John.
The research was as much fun as the painting. Glad you were amused :)
DeleteTo be able to paint like this from imagination is a skill in itself John! I love it! And you really have captured so much movement! Fantastic!! :0)
ReplyDeleteA wonderful painting with a perfect combination of colours !!!
ReplyDeleteMy 'imagination' is usually rooted in my writing - nice to let it loose on canvas though
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