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A writing prompt asked recently, “If an artist did a painting your life, what would it look like?” I responded that my painting would probably contain a box with lines squiggling out of it on all sides. Why a box? I am pretty self-contained, and I spent my youth trying to color inside the lines. But I ever-increasing moments of reckless abandon that pierce the lines.
The architecture of New Mexico is full of wonderful lines and angles. So many urban lines and angles anywhere else seem cold and oppressive. But here their organic origins—both old adobe and the new fake variety—lend a softness, a gentility and warmth unknown to steel.
What would a painting of your life look like?
Lovely images.
I’ve never been good at colouring inside the lines. Not always sure of myself, though I come across as cocky and opinionated. I’ve taken a couple of images of the world through the rainy window of my car (parked at the time — don’t panic). Lovely but a bit blurred …
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Perhaps I wold have been better at and enjoyed art as a kid if I hadn’t been so worried about those damned lines! 😉
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Lines and angles very sharp that are almost moving. If an artist painted you ten years ago, it would certainly be a different painting of you if done today. Evolving comes to mind.
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I think this is a great study and I like the analogy of lines describing a life. I relate to the containment aspect of lines, then breaking out of the . what my life would look like? Straight and some abstraction, probably circles when I was going that way-ha ha.. I enjoyed looking at your photos, the simplicity and the light…
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Thanks so much Heartsong. Straight arrow diverted by circular thinking? That is funny! I appreciate your comments.
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Wonderful images. I have been through New Mexico many times. The adobe homes have always seemed warm and inviting. Yet are cool in summer heat.
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It’s true, slpsharon. The adobe homes are very energy efficient. But they are also labor intensive to keep them in good shape, requiring major re-mudding every few years.
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A painting of my life would look likea big house. And with a big family and a big SUV truck. Living on the beatch or on a big lack. That’s what my life painting would look like.
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That sounds really nice and cozy. Except the big SUV. I don’t much care for those gas hogs. But, that’s just me. You paint a lovely picture.
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Interesting! I like the rather abstract look of these
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Thanks Sue. I’m trying to see more abstract forms in everyday things around me.
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Well, I would say you are succeeding!
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Wow! Can’t say much more than these are striking shots. I particularly like the simplicity of the final one, which is very much like an abstract painting. The assymetry of the windows is neatly complimented by the way the composition is divided almost exactly in two by the corner of the building. The fine, sure lines of the cross and lump of building sort of balance each other out too, as opposing forces. The little, half moon in daylight just adds a touch of mystery to this magical study of dark and light.
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Bryan, you notice things that escaped me. Or at least, you are knowledgeable and articulate enough to define what makes this image (the last one) work. I really liked it, but could never have explained why. And, to be honest, I hadn’t even notice that the corner of the building bisects the image. If I had, I’d have probably gotten all nervous and tried to do something different! Thanks for helping me to see. 😉
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