@shinade Thanks ... I see the arm too. I'm looking forward to seeing your work. Right now I'm feeling a bit uninspired myself, so I may take a break from the blog for a little while.
I see a lot of human forms... but even though, those could also be considered roots... There are people deep in the roots of my family that I don't even know who are! I wish I knew who all of my ancestors were. I think that would be pretty awesome... Off topic. :)
I actually find this drawing both creepy and compelling. Like Elise, I see a lot of human forms in it as well as gnarled roots - as Shinade mentioned, there's one that looks like a hand reaching out, and the lower part looks to me almost like a person crushed beneath the roots. There's so much that can be read into this drawing that you may or may not have intended!
@Shinade I don't think it will be a long break ... just some time to clear my head and refocus. I get the sense the site is getting a little stale and needs to be reinvigorated. My traffic has been steady, but I don't think most do anything but drop their "entrecards" on me, and I'm worried I'm getting too caught up in that game and not concentrating on the things I should be.
@Elise Nothing is ever off topic on my blog, so please free associate as much as you'd like. The intimation of human forms was intentional, and the consequent meditation on our roots and rootedness as well. I was just discussing with a friend how little I know of my father's parents who both died when I was quite small, and that saddens me. I really need to explore my grandmother's history, as I know so little of her background. Her name was Havens, and she's my one non-Italian grandparent, and I think I may have inherited some strong personality traits from her family.
@Catherine I actually noticed the crushed figure the other day when looking at it. I also see it as a mass of human veins/arteries ... but that was unintended. It's literally creepy to me in the sense that I see the forms as slowly spreading out ... not static. I hope to write an accompanying verse for it soon, once I get over a block I'm having.
Thanks Max, I appreciate the feedback, and I think I'm about ready to get back to posting now that my energy level is improved. I enjoy your site very much ... sorry I haven't commented over there yet.
Thanks for the well wishes Francis. Honestly, when I saw this it reminded me of some strange sea coral that I saw back when I was still doin some divin. Reminded me that Corals are just like trees...
Hi Alexis, I hope you're feeling better. I can definitely see a resemblance to see coral, in more ways than one. I've never been diving, but I recently watched a documentary with some amazing shots of corals in Australia and New Guinea.
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That is perfect. Didn't even need a titel.
Thanks Cooper. I thought about a more "clever" title, but the drawing seemed to require something more straightforward.
It really reminds of those old old trees, with their roots are out of the ground. I love this one.
Thanks Marmelade ... it sounds like I actually achieved my intent with this one :).
Looks just like the roots of my Cypress trees curling their way around the ground in my pond.
But, I also see a hand reaching out.
Superb!!
I really must get my scanner hooked up and start sharing some of my work.
You are inspiring me:-)
@shinade Thanks ... I see the arm too. I'm looking forward to seeing your work. Right now I'm feeling a bit uninspired myself, so I may take a break from the blog for a little while.
Awwwwww....we will miss you. but, trust me I understand!!
Take a break and get refreshed. We will all be waiting for your return.
And I will keep you fueled!!
peace:-)
I see a lot of human forms... but even though, those could also be considered roots... There are people deep in the roots of my family that I don't even know who are! I wish I knew who all of my ancestors were. I think that would be pretty awesome... Off topic. :)
I actually find this drawing both creepy and compelling. Like Elise, I see a lot of human forms in it as well as gnarled roots - as Shinade mentioned, there's one that looks like a hand reaching out, and the lower part looks to me almost like a person crushed beneath the roots. There's so much that can be read into this drawing that you may or may not have intended!
@Shinade I don't think it will be a long break ... just some time to clear my head and refocus. I get the sense the site is getting a little stale and needs to be reinvigorated. My traffic has been steady, but I don't think most do anything but drop their "entrecards" on me, and I'm worried I'm getting too caught up in that game and not concentrating on the things I should be.
@Elise Nothing is ever off topic on my blog, so please free associate as much as you'd like. The intimation of human forms was intentional, and the consequent meditation on our roots and rootedness as well. I was just discussing with a friend how little I know of my father's parents who both died when I was quite small, and that saddens me. I really need to explore my grandmother's history, as I know so little of her background. Her name was Havens, and she's my one non-Italian grandparent, and I think I may have inherited some strong personality traits from her family.
@Catherine I actually noticed the crushed figure the other day when looking at it. I also see it as a mass of human veins/arteries ... but that was unintended. It's literally creepy to me in the sense that I see the forms as slowly spreading out ... not static. I hope to write an accompanying verse for it soon, once I get over a block I'm having.
Hi. I drop a card on you almost everyday but have never commented. I don't know as much as I should about art but I know what I like. I like yours.
Thanks Max, I appreciate the feedback, and I think I'm about ready to get back to posting now that my energy level is improved. I enjoy your site very much ... sorry I haven't commented over there yet.
Thanks for the well wishes Francis. Honestly, when I saw this it reminded me of some strange sea coral that I saw back when I was still doin some divin. Reminded me that Corals are just like trees...
Hi Alexis,
I hope you're feeling better. I can definitely see a resemblance to see coral, in more ways than one. I've never been diving, but I recently watched a documentary with some amazing shots of corals in Australia and New Guinea.
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