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Goofing around with an art trend that predates Art Deco by a 20 years or so. I find it very informative to mimic older styles and try to explore how such aesthetics can be re-made and be used today. Kind of like going through a Goodwill store and finding a cool bowling shirt.
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Comments (7)
Lovely!
Posted by Yo | May 15, 2013 9:35 AM
Posted on May 15, 2013 09:35
I never cease to be amazed at the wide span and eclectic nature of your work.
Very cool.
Posted by Grumpus | May 15, 2013 10:24 AM
Posted on May 15, 2013 10:24
Hey Yo
Thanks!
Hey Grumpus
Exploring multiple sources of visual language keeps me enthusiastic about doing this kind of work daily.
Thanks for the kind word.
Posted by John Cox | May 15, 2013 10:52 AM
Posted on May 15, 2013 10:52
Grumpus, ditto! Every one is a surprise, and it's always something new and fresh.
Posted by Yo | May 15, 2013 4:16 PM
Posted on May 15, 2013 16:16
Hmmmm.....stained glass?
Posted by GarandFan | May 15, 2013 9:45 PM
Posted on May 15, 2013 21:45
Hey G
I'm sure you readily recognized how Art Nouveau adapts so well to stain glass motifs. The emphasis on line work is similar to the leading in stained glass.
Posted by John Cox | May 15, 2013 9:58 PM
Posted on May 15, 2013 21:58
Nice. I liked the figure study as well.
FWIW, the theme-word is the title of a U2 tune. It's built on the "Bo Diddley" beat (music store I worked in played the album to death). Great for big brass in a marching band.
Posted by Terwiliger | May 16, 2013 5:49 AM
Posted on May 16, 2013 05:49