Anger Painting

[tcarlson]

Hey whats up Im new here... I have some work that Id like to get some opinions on so let me know what you think...

http://www.rsad.edu/~tcarlson/thirdyearsite/sketches/BRENDANFINAL.jpg


This one is a 2 ft by 3.5 ft painting that represents anger... it is a part of a dipdic ... the other being a painting of a motherly figure ( I dont yet have documented yet ) reaching herself towards him.

I worked a little bit more on this piece... mainly cleaned it up some, I just haven't had an opportunity to document it

[zeitgeist]

amazing snarl :D

[amphex]

Wowwie wow wow!
This is amazing..what materials did you use to make it?
God I would love to see more of your work!

[tcarlson]

I will put some more of my work up... but in the mean time check out my website

[SamusNeo]

The piece reads pretty well and manages to convey anger. There are a few changes I might consider to make it stronger.

The brushstrokes come across as being heavily worked in the figure which tends to take away from the "energy" of a painting. I believe looser more emotional strokes would lend themselves to the theme of the painting and make it a bit more raw. I like the apparant strain on the figure, especially in the head and hand, but the middle section of the arm seems a bit out stiff and of place as if you used photo reference for the rest and free handed portions of the arm.

The light source is a bit strange on the elbow and the way that the bicep runs into the forearm is ambigious. Try getting a friend to pose and see exactly how the arm twists in this position. A little extra polish in this area could really bring the whole painting together.

I like the colors overall and there is some good use of reflected light. The head is getting a bit close to the side of the canvas but I don't know if this really affects anything too much. That's just nit picking really.

Anyway, nice work, I am on my way to check out yer site. This painting is a very clear depiction of anger, there is no second guessing what it means to show. Overall I think it's rather nice. I hope to see more of your stuff around the forums. until then, keep up with the painting, I'll be eagerly awaiting your next piece.

[keenerbean]

So cool! Conveys intensity very well with the tumultuous colour and brush strokes. I love how much colour you've managed to get into the jeans. I totally agree with SamusNeo about the elbow/forearm area. It's a tricky area, very shifty, literally. I think it would be worth fixing though, as it's the only thing holding the piece back in my opinion.

Keep posting!