I normally don't share my artwork in photography groups but i thought this time i would make an exception. I took enough macro photographs beyond the three progression scans to warrant my first post here in the Photography Lover's community. All the photos were taken by me with my Nikon CoolPix S4300.
It is an extremely simple and basic point and shoot. Most of your smartphones have better resolution and pixel rates than this digital camera. It's my goal to motivate everyone to get creative and take better photographs with whatever they have to work with!
SCAN 3~ Tools of the Trade ~
The camera i mentioned is photographed above, which was really an afterthought. I had to create the art to have something to take photos of to begin with in the first place. The main tools i used was a really old Pentel mechanical pencil that uses .05mm lead, a couple of .01 and .05mm PrismaColor Premier gel-ink pens, and a Sharpie fine point marker.
In this artwork, i didn't actually use or do much penciling. I did use the Sharpie mostly for the border. The predominant medium used were the Prism Ink pens.
I generally enjoy taking Macro Photographs of my art from different angles in order to give different perspectives. I try to frame the shots in a way that makes each image an artwork in it's own right.
I would be curious to know what you all see here in the art?! Sometimes i find it more gratifying to hear the art interpretations and perspectives from the appreciators and critics before i give my explanation of the values and motives behind my creative processes.
~ Symbolic Expressions ~
I usually write up long posts and overexplain everything... but this time i will let the imagery, symbolism, and photography speak for itself. There is much more going on in this artwork and photoshoot than anyone realizes...
SCAN 2~ Silver & Cold ~
This artwork morphed from a circular line design into something else... something more meaningful. I decided to add some silver gel pen to the mix. Although no scan or photograph can completely capture the metallic vibe... i tried my best to convey the Silver in these next series of shots.
The image below contains the artifice that added the metallic nature of this imagery! Look to the highlights to get the best silver visuals.
Overall, the framing, content, subjective perspectives, and contours create the ambiance of this artwork overall. The focal points only give a frame of reference more than they dictate the subject matter. I tried my best to keep the orientations interesting and to provide some perspectives that would give a little more character to a busy artwork.
~ Contour Du Jour ~
~ Mother ~
I have stitches, stretch marks, Caesarean section scarring, belly buttons, female anatomical body parts, and other imagery associated with conception and birthing. This should hint at some of the symbolism and imagery involved in the expression of life and art here!
It's my hope to mimic life in mirroring with my art. A simple line design becomes more complex and expressive as the design unfolds. The more intricate the art becomes the greater the opportunity to macro photograph presented itself! I am happy with the results on the art and photography end of things.
~ La𐐒iotica ~
Thoughts... Words... Actions... Lips... Love... Life... Copulation... Conception... Parturition... Life... Thoughts... Words... Actions... Lips... Love... Life... Etc...
SCAN 1Thanks for taking the time to read and check out my post. I hope that these visuals have motivated and encouraged you all to make some art and take some photos.
Consider for a moment, that it's not the materials or the quality of the camera that you have... but rather, the quality and creativity of the user! Use whatever you have to the fullest! Take advantage of your creative pursuits and make the most of your opportunities!
I will list this artwork for sale as an nft at my gallery in NFT ShowRoom. If anyone has an image in particular they would like to see listed for sale... please let me know in the comments down below. Click that link above to get an eye on all my art for sale! Beauty truly is EVERYWHERE! Just ASK BOB!!!
appy Easter to EVERYONE!
Y'all Take Care!
I use the same pens in some of my work. I appreciate the patience it takes - and a certain obsession that we likely share: horror vacui - after you commented on my last post I thought I check you out. So now I am following!
I think i do have a fear of empty space at times! hahaha Yes, i thought i had started following you much sooner until i realized i wasn't yet. Thanks for the reblog and for the follow. Thanks also for taking the time to check out some of my stuff. I don't feel most of my work is as finished as many of your pieces are... but i am getting there one artwork at a time!
And i think i finally blew out two of my pens on this one. It was like rubbing one of those old felt pens when they go dry against concrete on some areas. No matter how much time, effort, or patience i use... i can always see where and how i could have done better!
those pens don't last long - and I have yet to find a white one that works! I tried all kinds of brands.
What I haven't tried yet is a Mont Blanc ballpoint pen. A artist friend uses it for sketching with amazing results. I planned on getting the refills, but not the pens (which are super expensive) and see what cheap pens they would fit into.
This is his book I helped edit: VANITAS VANITATUM
Dude that's super cool! Your buddy's website is slick and his work is fantastic. I am sure you helped edit well. Those refills come in a lot of colors. Those Mont Blanc pens are super expensive. I wonder what makes them worth so much.
I really enjoy the hand dip ink pens... though i haven't worked with them in quite a while. I love the Blue Pumpkin nib. That whole set on the link is less than one ink refill... hahahaha I think you can get a Blue Pumpkin for $2.00 or less.
I have also been considering getting one that you can fill yourself that has a piston. Here is a goofy dude but his art is great and i think you would enjoy checking him out... Peter Draws.
Take Care brother!
Nice Bros!
I love and admire all the time it took to ink those lines.
Bonus points for working that Nikon CoolPix S4300 like a wizard.
Keep being you!
I appreciate the fact you understand the wizardry it takes to use that camera for my purposes! Good to see you around browski! It did take about 3 or 4 sessions... and to be honest, i think i could have kept going. I didn't plan this one and in one way that helped and then as the artwork developed it somewhat hindered. I am happy with it overall. Gave me some ideas for future works!
We need to get the IBT gang back together again for old times' sake!
Great detail! Your photographs of the art are very well done also. I have had a problem photographing my paintings without getting a lot of glare. In my latest post , my painting lost a lot of detail and color because of the glare. I almost didn't post it because of the quality of the photograph. Any suggestions? Do you use a polarizer on your camera?
Try using frosted glass or a thin white cloth stretched over the frame. Cover bright light sources with such a screen so that there are no direct hard rays on your painting. Let the light be diffused. And also, the angle of incidence of the light is equal to the angle of reflection. Position the light source so that the reflected light does not enter the lens.
This should help.
Thanks. Good suggestions!
You are welcome :)
I don't use a polarizer. I do, however, put the setting on Macro and avoid using the flash. I generally consider my light source and try to accommodate the art to be oriented where the lighting helps the photo. Sometimes, with metallics, i want to get the shine or glare but it's hard to capture. Here is an older post where i had to wait for the direct sunlight at a particular time of day and then try my best to get the shots in a limited time to get the glare.
https://peakd.com/hive-156509/@castleberry/expectant-agog-denouement
I know it is more tricky when the medium, or paint in your case, is still wet. You could try different angles or lay the painting flat to get your shots?
I usually go back and edit my photos just a little as well. I try to increase the clarity and adjust the dark/light measures to get the best out of the images to accentuate the details a little more. I checked out your post and i didn't feel the glare was overbearing. I think we all notice our flaws a little more than others since we are the creative executives of the art.
I hope any of this response helps you out. Keep up the great work. You did great recreating that photo btw!
Thanks for the response and suggestions. The lighting in my painting room is very bright and direct, so somehow I've got the deal with that. Editing the photos to tone down the highlights from the glare is a good idea to try. Thanks for the post vote as well!
You are most welcome! Looking forward to seeing how everything turns out! I am sure you can come up with some creative solutions! Keep up the great work!
wonderful!!!
Thanks bro!
DUDE! This is awesome! I enjoyed reading it. Your art is fantastic and I am super impressed! I love seeing people take photos. Its super cool and I sometimes wish I was as good.
To answer one of your challenges presented in your blog, I will sincerely present what I see in your art. I thought it was an awesome challenge as I was going to ask instead. However, You suggested some things that hopefully I interpreted correctly.
I thought about some words you used such as "stitches, stretch marks, Caesarean section scarring, belly buttons, female anatomical body parts" and I think it represents those well. The primary theme I saw coming up, particularly in the original photo, was a woman's bosom, a vagina, and an anus. I also thought I saw a line for c-section and perhaps the stretch marks above it.
Anyway, sweet art man and I hope you will share more in the future!
It sounds like you saw and interpreted well! They weren't so symbolic to the eyes that see. I didn't set out to make what it became.. but that's the fun with art. Art has a life of it's own. Thanks for taking the time to visually explore and also read the post too. I appreciate you taking the time to comment and share your vision of the artwork! I think you were spot on!
First I must admit that your work with the pens is really admirable, the dedication you have put into doing this is simply incredible!
I am amazed by the amount of detail it has, at first I was wondering what it was that looked like a caesarean scar, some lips and a uterus? no, later I understood that there was much more... When a woman carries a new life in her womb, she also has several changes that were made to adjust the body and there are scars that will remember what she achieved, that small part is there by her side and it is the most valuable.
And yes! You were so right, this inspires me a lot.
That's awesome! I am very grateful and thankful for your response. I appreciate your observations and respect your interpretations. I am also glad you took the time to admire and understand there was more than theme, technique, or subject involved in the art. Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to comment!
Thank you for showing me this!
How not to do it. ? is incredible! It did me good to see it!
ohhhh I got dizzy!😁
This is incredible. So much detail.
Thanks bro! It was messing with my eyes the entire time. Even my computer had a hard time with the lines! hahahaha
Wery good dragting peint ;))
Thank you very much! =)
Woo!! Simply splendid! 😍😯
You are too kind. I am really glad you like it and i do very much appreciate you reblogging the post!
You're welcome! This work deserved a reblogging! 😜
I am humbled and flattered! Thanks again!
That is creative, it requires hell lot of patience to draw those lines, you excel pal!
It did take a lot of patience! Thanks for noticing and i appreciate you mentioning excelling and the creativity involved in making this artwork.
This work is so detailed, good job on it!
Thanks! You do detailed artwork yourself, so i appreciate your appreciation!
nice work!
Thanks! I appreciate that!
Thank you! There is a stress and a tension doing line work like this and pointillism as well. It builds up and oftentimes i find myself grinding my teeth or holding my breath during the process. Sometimes, i get on a roll and it becomes less tense. Other times, i can feel the pressure building up and each line or new addition could be the mistake that would have me start over. So, i totally get what you are talking about with your sympathies. Thanks for taking the time to comment and visit my post and appreciate it!
You are too right. My best stuff comes when i let my mind go! =)