R'lyeh Arises! + show update
Posted by Paul Carrick at 5/27/2010 5:04 PM 
Categories: Painting, Exhibitions, H.P. Lovecraft, Sculpture
Categories: Painting, Exhibitions, H.P. Lovecraft, Sculpture
Greetings!
I am finally ready to unveil the Haiti auction painting. The chosen subject was R'lyeh - the sunken city where Cthulhu lies dreaming. The winning bidder wanted to wait to see the art in person for the first time rather than in-progress photos, so as not to spoil the surprise I have refrained from publicly posting until now. It's 11x17" acrylic on illustration board:
I really enjoyed this piece, I felt it pushed me to explore parts of my approach to painting that I hadn't dealt with. I think I might generally use the term "logical" when it comes to my way of rendering objects, whether it is accurate or not I develop a system of rules to adhere to. However, when dealing with a subject matter which just simply doesn't make sense to the human brain, rules just aren't always going to make sense. It was quite liberating to just let go and enjoy. I am currently working on releasing this as a poster or print.
For those interested in the Lovecraft art show in Brooklyn (June 11), there's an official press release at the gallery site: http://observatoryroom.org/2010/05/26/exhibition-opening-a-love-craft/ It appears that the group has doubled to a truly impressive lineup! I'll share any more details as I receive them.
cheers!
~Paul
I am finally ready to unveil the Haiti auction painting. The chosen subject was R'lyeh - the sunken city where Cthulhu lies dreaming. The winning bidder wanted to wait to see the art in person for the first time rather than in-progress photos, so as not to spoil the surprise I have refrained from publicly posting until now. It's 11x17" acrylic on illustration board:
I really enjoyed this piece, I felt it pushed me to explore parts of my approach to painting that I hadn't dealt with. I think I might generally use the term "logical" when it comes to my way of rendering objects, whether it is accurate or not I develop a system of rules to adhere to. However, when dealing with a subject matter which just simply doesn't make sense to the human brain, rules just aren't always going to make sense. It was quite liberating to just let go and enjoy. I am currently working on releasing this as a poster or print.
For those interested in the Lovecraft art show in Brooklyn (June 11), there's an official press release at the gallery site: http://observatoryroom.org/2010/05/26/exhibition-opening-a-love-craft/ It appears that the group has doubled to a truly impressive lineup! I'll share any more details as I receive them.
cheers!
~Paul
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