Shattered; a self portrait

[Chris Saper]

David,

I like this piece. So very original!

[David Dowbyhuz]

Thank you Sharon & Chris. Your words are appreciated!

Regards,
Dave

[Linda Brandon]

Hi David,

This painting reminds me why I like artist self-portraits so much - there's a freedom to "get intense" which we don't necessarily have with other subjects. Well done on this one! I agree with what Laura said - those acid greens really help with the feel of this piece.

[Jimmie Arroyo]

David, I really like this on two levels. The traditional sense of a portrait, but contemporary, and the fantastic level. The chances of finding broken glass in such a perfect pattern for composition seems impossible, or at least something you could'nt set up even if you tried.

If you happened to find it this way, then it feels like it puts you in a different space and time. If you created it and used license for composition sake, it still works. Great job.

[David Dowbyhuz]

Originally Posted by Jimmie Arroyo

If you happened to find it this way, then it feels like it puts you in a different space and time. If you created it and used license for composition sake, it still works. Great job.

Thanks so much, Jimmie. It's especially heartening to receive the notice of artists I admire & respect. (And I mean you all. )

I took no license at all with the "shatter pattern" of the glass. This was the way I found it. I was going to try and knock out one small chunk to "even it out" and my wife shouted "Don't touch it! It'll all come down." So I left be and she took the shot. Serendipity.

Regards,
Dave