The painting tells the story of a Viking funeral, invoking themes of honor, tradition, and farewell. The peacefulness of the sea and sky complements the solemnity of the scene, creating a balanced emotional response…. At least when I asked for a critique this is part of what I got back.
This painting depicts a vibrant and enchanting seascape at sunset. The sky is ablaze with a myriad of colors, ranging from deep blues and purples to vivid pinks and oranges, creating a stunning contrast with the calm sea below. In the foreground, three mermaids are positioned on rocky outcrops, their tails glistening with hints of green and purple. They gaze wistfully towards the horizon where a majestic sailing ship is silhouetted against the glowing sky. The overall atmosphere evokes a sense of wonder and mystery, blending elements of fantasy and natural beauty.
A piece I did at the Washington Midsummer Faire. There’s no black in it, it’s all shades of blue, green, purple, and Paynes Gray (the darkest I’ll go). Aesthetically, it’s about deep sea creatures, beautiful and terrifying, and older than mankind. The photo is not the best.
I painted this at the Fernandina Beach Shrimp Festival while dressed as the Pink Pantser (a pirate wearing pink for breast cancer awareness). It’s my first acrylic / canvas painting in a long time.
William Thatch, Chief Conservator of Oceanic Insight Magazine.
San Fernandina, FL,
“Seymour,” an intriguing work of art, captures the playful essence of sea life through the eyes of a seasoned naturalist and art critic. I find this painting to be a delightful confluence of accurate biological representation and whimsical artistic interpretation.
The artist has skillfully employed a palette that resonates with the vibrant hues of the ocean, lending the work an almost tangible quality of life beneath the waves. The choice of colors is both true to the natural appearance of the sea turtle and enhanced for artistic effect, creating a compelling visual narrative. The turtle’s gaze is rendered with a gentle anthropomorphism that invites viewers to consider the creature’s perspective, a subtle nudge towards empathy for marine life.
The composition, while simple, is effective in its focus on the turtle’s face, drawing attention to the details in the eyes and the patterns on the shell. These elements are depicted with a degree of stylization that does not detract from the overall naturalistic approach but adds a touch of charm and character to the subject.
“Seymour” thus stands at the crossroads of art and science, a testament to the power of painting to both represent and interpret the natural world. It’s an exemplary piece that showcases the artist’s ability to communicate the wonder of marine creatures while also engaging an audience in the broader conversation about ocean conservation.
“Why do Mermaids have fish bodies?” This question led to the creation of this artwork. There are myriad of different species in the oceans, one of the most beautiful of which is the Jellyfish. So, when thinking of which to combine with the upper half of a woman, this beautiful creature came to mind. In … Read more
“Why do Mermaids have fish bodies?” This question led to the creation of this artwork. There are myriad of different species in the oceans, one of the most beautiful of which is the Jellyfish. So, when thinking of which to combine with the upper half of a woman, this beautiful creature came to mind. In … Read more
She’s seen the fall of the Dodo, the discovery of the Whalefish, the wholesale destruction of her kingdom. She’s battled the the trawlers, the whalers, and the dumpers. She bears the scars of an ocean in peril, of currents in collapse. She is the queen of the deep, the last Mermaid queen. Note, this could … Read more
This #digital #art finished rendering sometime in the early morning. It’s based on the #flockofseagulls song that was bee-bopping around my head last night. We have a #woman running into the #sunrise or #sunset along with some #seagulls but unlike them, she couldn’t get away guitar solo, and bad pun – #new #seascape #artwork #beach
