24" x 18"
oil on masonite
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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 (7)
Your palette seems to be a modified version of Rembrandt's. The depth of color even in the darkest of shadows, is evocative of that style. Very classic and classy.
Posted by Joan of Argghh! | October 27, 2007 4:22 PM
Posted on October 27, 2007 16:22
HEY JOAN
I really enjoy painting the shadows within shadows and the highlights within highlights. I'm shooting for a theatrical feel, as if my models are on stage.
Posted by john Cox | October 27, 2007 4:27 PM
Posted on October 27, 2007 16:27
...something like a resurrection when contrasted with the subject a few days ago. Your work speaks well at many levels.
Posted by Fr. Gregory | October 27, 2007 8:29 PM
Posted on October 27, 2007 20:29
I guess "The Blind Robot Juggler Waves Bye-Bye" indicates a much lower-brow approach to the work; perhaps I merely enjoy the art on a different level. Or it speaks to me in a different language--for example Sunday's Get Fuzzy.
Posted by Kevin M | October 28, 2007 11:13 AM
Posted on October 28, 2007 11:13
Trailing on Kevin M's thoughts:
Seems to be a metaphor for our times; blind (no eyes) and arms outstretched, head tilted towards the warmth of the light, yet still in darkness looking for a way out.
Or have I had one too many Bushmill's today? :o)
Posted by GarandFan | October 28, 2007 12:57 PM
Posted on October 28, 2007 12:57
Looks a bit like a little wooden bullfighter. Olé!
Posted by zonker | October 29, 2007 8:54 AM
Posted on October 29, 2007 08:54
The first thing that crossed my mind when I saw this one was "Maestro."
Posted by Terwiliger | October 30, 2007 3:17 AM
Posted on October 30, 2007 03:17