I'm submitting this piece for Mr. Toast's Creative Tuesdays. Let me preface, by saying that I'm not quite sure if Digital Art completely fits the guidelines or not. I didn't see anything to the contrary, but there is a chance I glossed over the mention in the rules. Anyhow, please let me know.
I just came across Creative Tuesdays yesterday visiting Betsy's blog, visited and thought it was a really great way to share artistic interests. I've just really started exploring my artistic side in the visual sense a little over a year ago, and have been quite drawn to the abstract. This could because of a lack, as of know, in skill to draw people, places and things, but I do enjoy it and am learning everyday.
A little long of an intro here, well, it's actually below the piece, so I guess it would technically be a footnote, but regardless, checking out other's artistic ventures is always an enjoyment, and in short, that's why I appreciate the sites that allow a community sharing of their art. So to Mr. Toast and all those that share, thank you for providing such an outlet.
As to the piece itself, as I mentioned it's done digitally. I start by smothering the canvas in a variety of colors. Typically I just go where the ideas take me, but having a prompt was quite beneficial. I guess doing an abstract piece is really all about coming up with a unique snapshot of sorts. One that tells a story in itself. So, with that I got to playing with the knife, just something to do while I was thinking through what premise to go with. I finally came upon the idea of a cocoon and the eventual transformation into the butterfly, again, thank's to Betsy's wonderful Admirals the other day, perhaps it was still in my memory someplace. And I thought, when humans fall in love it truly is a transformation of self and surroundings, so I went with this idea. So, here, the heart is locked within the cocoon, and I think the butterfly is pretty apparent. So thanks once more.
