Woolsworth was a painting I'd been wanting to do for a while before I actually did it. And when I started everything was coming along just fine until I made the realization that the sheep is about 2 inches off center. I wanted to scrap the whole project right there but I kept on painting despite my annoyance. Now I'm actually happy about the off-centered-ness of the picture because I think it adds to the whole composition--it's the art of imperfection. .
This painting cost me two weeks of attention, painting like always in my spare time throughout each day, while listening to Gone with the Wind on audio, which of course was lovely.
You're exactly right. An off-centered composition pulls the viewers in & captivates them. Your eyes will compensate & adjust it to the center. Resolution to the visual asymmetry in art is the same as how our hears resolves a dissonant chord in music. It's a subconscious response that we can't control & it keeps us sane.
ReplyDeleteNow please tell me is that carpet that you used for the sheepskin?
VERY INNOVATIVE!
No, it's a painting technique I use in alot of my work=)
ReplyDeleteI want Woolsworth to be hanging on my wall!
ReplyDeleteLovely work. Nice to hear what you were listening to at the time as well. I like details like that.
ReplyDeletelove the texture you used for the sheepskin!
ReplyDeleteWhat an intersting combo of textures! You've got such a unique and intersting style to your work! Love it!
ReplyDeleteI want it! I love sheep {mostly because I love knitting}. Also, I read your bio after the comment you left me...I'm obsessed with "All Wes Anderson" as well.
ReplyDeleteI would not have thought twice about the centered-ness. Such beautiful colors. You're quite talented!
ReplyDeletethis is a sweet painting.
ReplyDeletei like the off centredness of it. :)
Hi Davs....
ReplyDeleteThe slightly off centered positioning of that great looking animal works perfectly. The sheep moves from the mundane to a point of interest. Great textural feel on the fleece too...well done Davs.
I adore Woolsworth :)
ReplyDeleteI also like your choice of audiobook for the project!
love it. I have a not-so-secret passion for sheep and you definitely captured the sheepiness of a sheep in this painting.
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