i keep adding and changing this and the more i add and change the more i realize that it feels too cluttered.
and now i have another peice that is unfinished with elements that were taken from this... that were taken over.
what the hell.
i feel like all i see are damn tranwrecks. or am i a damn trainwreck ..
THAT and i see trainwrecks all over the place. ALL OVER ME.
Psychotic people everywhere... i don't know what to do.. other than create ... create... create...
oh and i also like the time capture of artwork... GOD do i love that it captures a moment in time even if for me... later for someone else to catch a glimpse of that moment of time and relate themselves back to it... oh too much gossling,,,, i love it.... tomorrow i might feel different.
ExhibitionFemme Fatale II Tagsmeredith, train, wreck, trainwreck, mind, thoughts, voices, confusion, psychotic, psycho
I think EVERYONE can relate to this, it's just a matter of whether they choose to believe they don't have that problem. The thing is, its so easy to build things up. The hardest thing I tend to find, with anything is to strip it down to only the essential. Simplicity is one of the hardest things to achieve. I actually think this is great, and not over complex at all. My only thing is that that black airbrushing or spray paint on the left is pretty distracting. I think its a really nice illustration and interesting since you chose to put an actual photograph behind it.
posted 11 Jan 2008
meredith i agree with you, it is just that.. as simple as whether or not they choose to believe it. it is so easy to build things up, and it is harder to strip down to the essential problem. there is so much distraction and emotion to dig through.
the bit you said that is distracting is actually another blended photograph - it does look kind of like airbrushing though!
thanks so much for your kind thoughts and sharing your perspective with me, i really appreciate that!
Interesting piece. I love the title applied to it. The mid-black spray on the left kind of makes me indifferent to it, but the illustration and concept behind is are fantastic. I might comment again, as I look more at it.
Sometimes we just need to let our mind do the breathing and try not to get too caught up in indeed the world and our own art. Staring at something without any kind of flow is probably a fear many artists dread! I do get a feeling of chaos and unneeded complexity somewhat in this piece. Not quite the same flow as your other pieces but then again it all reflects where your state of mind is at the time and thats really what its all about. Art was never about perfection. Thats what design is there for!
posted 19 Feb 2008
meredith Mind breathing. So much easier said than done. lol. I appreciate your insight on this piece, your comment has inspired me so yeah.. i appreciate that. :]
posted 20 Feb 2008
keith As long as the comments inspire, then they and I have done my job.
posted 20 Feb 2008
meredith At least until the next one comes along...
i love that you never stop creating, no matter how messed up your mind is feeling. i think as long as you can keep creating, then everything will be ok. It's a real talent. something i wish i had. nice one,
posted 05 Mar 2008
meredith thanks carly :] that is true, i do keep pushing. there was a time about 5 years ago where i quit for a bit.. and i wound up in a lot of trouble so i think this is best..
i keep adding and changing this and the more i add and change the more i realize that it feels too cluttered. 
