I titled this one Vortical Vertex because the “eye” of the vortex formation in this depiction is in the top portion of this illustration. Vortex means a swirling formation, such as a galaxy. Vertex means the highest point, or the top of an apex. The sources used to create this amalgamation come from Wendy’s Sandy Waves (the lower left portion), and Topology of Hearts, Hands, and Minds.
I was drawn to the colors and shapes I saw in this area of Wendy the Mermaid’s portrait on the beach. I also like the static noise results seen in the background and the lower half of the picture. They resulted from manipulations and filters I adjusted in Photoshop.
I can visualize this piece hanging in a nice hotel or bank near a desk by a tall potted plant. It feels like it could be part of a metaphor between several pieces hanging in a large room, such as a lobby of a hotel, convention center, hospital, or bank.
I really don’t have much more to say about this piece, not out of disinterest, but out of a sense of lightness and simplicity. The image you see here for internet distribution has my digital signature and date on it. I put a blank strip at the bottom of my prints when someone purchases one so I can personally sign it in officially approved graphite pencil, and date and number it.
It’s freeing to not have to write so much about my art. I had been writing a lot on previous blogs in order to kickstart some thought with regard to my art, instead of waiting and relying on experts and critics to write something. I have a strength with writing anyway, so I use it frequently in relation to commentary on my art.
I probably will write longer blogs in future posts of Art of eVan works, but for this one, I’ll keep it short and simple. Explore. Enjoy the freedom of mind that non-animated art provides for you.
Media with motion tend to put your mind in submissive states, telling you what to think, leading you to others’ conclusions. With non-animated art, you can free associate, and come up with your own stories as a co-creator with the creator of the piece you’re viewing.
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