Take Me to the Mardi Gras
I chose this piece to highlight my year with Interpret This! because I felt it was my most creative effort vis-à-vis the inspiration photo, and I had the most fun with it. I was in the middle of selling my house when I made it, and it evokes that memory for me when I look at it. As far as I can remember, it was the first time I worked with a light subject on a dark background. I found I enjoyed working with darks. The colors seem so much more spirited against the dark background. It gave me the idea to do a jazz series, which will be my focus in 2011 once I get all this travel out of the way.
And while on the subject of travel, I must apologize for not commenting this month because I will be away.
No reason to apologize as we all have had the joy of following your great adventure with you and that has been very exciting.
ReplyDeleteI also loved this piece and how striking it was against the dark background. A Jazz series would be a fabulous idea!
I will stay riveted to your blog to see that!
I very much enjoyed your unique graphic style. The bold shapes and contrasts of hues and values is appealing.
ReplyDeleteI, too, will be following your Jazz series.
I just have to comment on how "sneaky" you were with our first photo challenge. That "mess" of Chinese food picture was your submission and you cleverly gave us a carton of carryout in your interpretation. That was the BIG clue for me about thinking outside the box concerning our challenges.
this is my favorite one of yours. A really great interpretation of a difficult photo!
ReplyDeleteThis is a lovely one, Rian. I might have said your self-portrait was my favorite though. It's been fun to see your work every month, and I'll be looking forward to whatever you do in the future.
ReplyDeleteI love how you found this festive view of Kay's photo! I like your fearless use of strong shapes and colors - looking forward to seeing your Jazz series in 2011!
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