FRAGMENT #1
7" x 5"
oil on masonite board
SOLD
I've done a small collection of figure pieces with a crackled surface. Playing with the concept of "Time vs. Beauty".
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FRAGMENT #1
7" x 5"
oil on masonite board
SOLD
I've done a small collection of figure pieces with a crackled surface. Playing with the concept of "Time vs. Beauty".
John Cox is a painter, cartoonist, and illustrator for hire. For information about purchasing existing work or commissioning new work, contact him by e-mail at john555cox [at] hotmail.com.
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Comments (8)
Definitely looks time-warn. Like some renaissance wall painting.
How did you achieve the faded effect and the cracked surface (I would expect the paint to cover the cracks)?
Posted by Kukn | June 19, 2007 4:33 AM
Posted on June 19, 2007 04:33
When I saw the title, my first thought was "Time always wins - faces sag and frescoes crack." So, I would say you did a good job, because it looks really old.
Posted by MikeM | June 19, 2007 6:46 AM
Posted on June 19, 2007 06:46
Hey
After I did the figure, I finished it with a crackle solution and darkened the fissures with layers of thin oil, wiping off the excess.
Posted by john Cox | June 19, 2007 10:29 AM
Posted on June 19, 2007 10:29
Hey
Thank you, Linda. You made my day!
Posted by john Cox | June 19, 2007 2:50 PM
Posted on June 19, 2007 14:50
Cool, cheers.
And well done on the fast sale, deserved I'd say.
Posted by Kukn | June 20, 2007 3:54 AM
Posted on June 20, 2007 03:54
That is really nice.
Posted by John Cunningham | June 21, 2007 9:48 AM
Posted on June 21, 2007 09:48
Powerful. It grabbed me the minute I saw it. I have memories of some equivalent pieces at the Worchester, MA, Museum of Art, and the Dayton [OH] Art Institute. It is very challenging to capture intensity in a portrait. Wonderful job!
Posted by Bill | June 21, 2007 9:37 PM
Posted on June 21, 2007 21:37
Bill
I appreciate the encouragement! I've been interested by this theme for a while and it's nice to get a little positive feeback.
Posted by john Cox | June 22, 2007 4:12 AM
Posted on June 22, 2007 04:12