Representing a feeling
As an introverted, there are times when I like to stay in silence. I observe my feelings and whish I didn’t have to share how I feel sometimes. If only I always had images handy to illustrate what and how I’m feeling. My focus with this painting was to share a feeling of despair. This oil painting represents despair, rebirth and hope. The feeling of hope that comes from hardest times, and rebirth of our hope and dreams.
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One artist that inspire me, it’s James Jean. I have a series of his postcards frames in my living room. His art help me be inspired when working on this painting. I see on some of his paintings visual cues to let the imagination roam free. I like the simplicity of elements to portray the feeling of despair. Here I’m sharing the different layers as the progress for this project.
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