"Crows at Dusk" by Hana Firestone, 2008.
"The Flamingo" by Alexander Calder, 1973.One of my favorite pieces that I have done in the past, is the watercolor piece from last year. The other two pictures are of "The Flamingo" sculpture that I took this summer in downtown Chicago. I like the angle I got on the first picture because it gives you an idea of how big this really is- 53 feet tall, 50 tons. I chose the watercolor piece because I remember I was surprised at how well it turned out considering hat I hadn't used watercolors in forever and I also love sunsets. The sculpture by Calder has been my favorite for a long time- I really like the shape of the archs and the bright red color against the black skyscrapers. It's also really cool to see it in person because the sculpture reflects off many nearby windoes. Truthfully, I don't see many similarities in these two pieces except the fact that they both include birds. They are actually VERY different in terms of color, shapes, value, and placement. The reason I like these differences is because they are both completely different and unique. I think the bold red is what really makes me want to look at his sculpture. My list of 100 items really reflect both pictures here, because it included a LOT of nature elements and colors, which reflects them well. :)
well in relation to your watercolor piece at the top, it's great. i love how it has almost a conceptual feel to it. and the crows upon the breaches adds so much character. i also really like how you painted the sky. the contrast between the warmth of the sky and coolness of the house only makes it that much more interesting.
ReplyDeleteI really like your use of nature in all your pieces, it makes for great art and I think it has become an awesome personal theme for you. I also really like your crow piece because it is very dramatic. I think that the giant flamingo is really cool also.
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