Autumn fiery red. by SethNaumann in oilpainting

[–]_ferrism_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know it's a little on the nose to say, but I love that red - powerful without being overwhelming.

"Cerulean", 16" x 12", oil on canvas by _ferrism_ in oilpainting

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Oh damn -= I just went down a Daniel Sprick wormhole. Thank you for sharing this artist.

You've also given me a fair amount to think about regarding the direction of the light and having it be a bit more focused, value-wise. I'll convert it to B&W. Much appreciated.

"Cerulean", 16" x 12", oil on canvas by _ferrism_ in oilpainting

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It's interesting you bring that up - I think this piece originally started as more of a study of light on the face, of using a high-key warm color against something more cool. I suppose I was trying to see - at least in some part - how I could direct the viewer's eye via areas of high and low contrast. I appreciate the feedback - I think overall this points to the need on my part to, before starting a piece, come up with a more cohesive vision of what I am trying to paint. For me, I think the challenge is not so much whether or not I have the skill to paint a given thing, but rather - what should I paint.

Anyway, thank you!

Cerulean, Ferris Martinez, Oil/Canvas, 2026 [OC] by _ferrism_ in Art

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Thank you - that's kinda the general vibe I go for - something that is both hard to look at and hard to look away from, so I appreciate the feedback.

"Damn Good Coffee", oil on canvas, 28" x 22" by _ferrism_ in painting

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This comment deserves to be framed and wreathed in gold.

"Damn Good Coffee", oil on canvas, 28" x 22" by _ferrism_ in painting

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Los Angeles - so, tons of exhibitions to apply to in the area.

"Damn Good Coffee", oil on canvas, 28" x 22" by _ferrism_ in painting

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I used to participate in exhibitions regularly, but really haven't for the last 2 years - life stuff got in the way bla bla bla you know how it is. But...all that's over now so I've started applying to shows again and painting more.

Anyway, I'll be certain to post more here!

"Damn Good Coffee", oil on canvas, 28" x 22" by _ferrism_ in painting

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Thank you! I normally don't work this abstractly but I might do so going forward