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Yummy Hullabaloo (2023): This artwork depicts a dimly lit yet vibrant circus scene, where the central figure—a bear—stands precariously on a large, colorful globe ball while juggling three red spheres adorned with yellow stars. A bright spotlight shines down on the bear, making it the undeniable focus of the spectacle. Despite its trained performance, the bear’s posture hints at strain, as it balances on a delicate surface that appears increasingly unstable. Encircling the bear are various human figures, each playing a distinct role in the performance and its reception. In the foreground, a ringmaster in a top hat, clad in dark colors, wields a whip, maintaining control over the act. To the left & right, other performers, dressed in a medieval blue & pink uniforms hold long spears aimed toward the bear, reinforcing its submission. These figures do not look at one another—only at the bear—reinforcing their singular focus on controlling and perpetuating the act. In the background, a crowd of spectators fills the stands, some engaged in conversation, others laughing and cheering. One figure in particular leans forward out of foreground, recording the event on a smartphone, capturing the bear’s distress as entertainment. Confetti fills the air, masking the somber reality with an illusion of celebration. Hidden behind the smartphone and performers is another bear, caged. The piece is rich in texture, with a blend of painterly strokes and digital precision. The contrast between warm, golden lighting and deep, shadowy areas adds to the sense of duality—performance and suffering, entertainment and exploitation. Every element, from the strained expression of the bear to the delighted faces of the crowd, compels the viewer to question their own role in spectacles of suffering, both within the artwork and in the world beyond it.

#DigitalPainting #Circus #Bear #WorldAffairs #Art #YummyHullabaloo

19.03.2025 17:19 — 👍 6    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Visions of Paradise (2024) is an abstract exploration of the concept of heaven, using vivid colors, intricate textures, and layered patterns to create a dreamlike and otherworldly composition. The artwork presents paradise as a fluid, evolving state of mind rather than a fixed place, blending chaos and harmony into a mesmerizing whole. Its hypnotic, concentric forms radiate energy and invite viewers to reflect on their own interpretations of utopia. The piece features a circular focal point at its center, surrounded by intricate, concentric rings of texture and color that ripple outward like pulsating energy. The color palette is rich and vibrant, dominated by deep blues, fiery reds, glowing yellows, and verdant greens that blend and overlap in fluid waves, creating an iridescent, dreamlike effect. The surface is densely textured, employing a pointillistic style that lends a tactile quality, as though the image could be physically felt.

#DigitalArtist #Art #Abstract #Texture #Paradise

12.12.2024 04:28 — 👍 9    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

Oxfords Rabbits (2023) - is a whimsical and surreal digital artwork that reimagines a real-world moment as a possible inspiration for Alice in Wonderland. The piece places viewers at the bottom of a rabbit hole, looking upward into a glowing, sunlit world where reality and imagination collide. It celebrates the creative leap from the ordinary to the extraordinary, inviting viewers to explore the transformative power of curiosity and wonder. The composition is framed from the perspective of being inside a rabbit hole, with jagged, textured edges of dirt, roots, and greenery encircling the circular opening above. At the center of the scene, a radiant burst of golden light shines down, illuminating the silhouette of a woman in a dress standing at the edge of the hole. Her glowing, slightly abstracted form feels ethereal, blending the real and fantastical. Surrounding her are lush greenery and glimpses of a serene outdoor world. In the foreground, several rabbits are gathered near the base of the hole. Their detailed fur and expressive faces bring a sense of realism, while their placement & outlines give the scene a theatrical, storybook quality. Among them lies a gold pocket watch with a long chain, an unmistakable nod to the White Rabbit from Alice in Wonderland. The contrast between the dark interior of the rabbit hole and the vibrant greens and blues above emphasizes the transition from the mundane to the magical. By blending realistic textures with dreamlike elements, “Oxfords Rabbits” captures the moment where reality transforms into fantasy, evoking the sense of wonder and discovery that defines Lewis Carroll’s beloved tale. It celebrates the moments of inspiration that spark imaginative journeys into the unknown.

#AliceInWonderland #Art #DigitalArt #Rabbits

10.12.2024 22:25 — 👍 12    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

Stone Auras (2024) - “Stone Auras” is a modern reimagining of ancient cave paintings, exploring the evolution of art from primal expressions to contemporary abstraction. The artwork layers vibrant, textured colors over earthy tones to symbolize the timeless connection between humanity’s earliest artistic endeavors and modern creativity. It celebrates the enduring human drive to create, communicate, and innovate, offering a visual dialogue between past and present. The composition is rooted in a textured background of muted earthy tones—brown, gray, and beige—that mimic the natural stone walls of ancient caves. Over this foundation, bold, jagged strokes in electrifying shades of pink, red, and green burst outward, creating a dynamic and energetic focal point. These vivid strokes suggest flames or auras, evoking movement and life in the otherwise static stone-like setting. The piece’s texture is richly detailed, employing thousands of specks and dots in contrasting colors, adding depth and tactile dimension reminiscent of the rough surfaces of cave walls. The fragmented, organic forms within the vibrant strokes hint at symbols or figures, much like the storytelling elements of early cave art. By juxtaposing earthy tones with neon brights and rough, natural textures with digital clarity, “Stone Auras” reflects the evolution of artistic mediums while honoring the primal need to express and preserve culture. This work invites viewers to reflect on the continuity of human creativity, bridging the ancient and the modern through a bold, abstract lens.

#DigitalArt #Art #VisualArt #ArtCommunity #Artist #Abstract #CreativeProcess

09.12.2024 15:27 — 👍 6    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 1

This is a portrait of a large statue of a woman on top of a fountain in front of the foggy Edinburgh Castle. The fountains gold, bronze, and green adornments are the focus of the image.

A second photo of the fountain but from further away where you can see a second tier of the fountain below.

A portrait of a statue in Edinburgh of a motherly figure gently caressing the heads of two playing children. The statue is mossy and the green of the trees, moss and grass is enhanced as a stylistic choice.

A photo of a headstone in the cemetery next to Edinburgh castle. The headstone is center in the photo and reads “in memory of” with no names or carvings made below. When we were walking through the cemetery, it was the only headstone I found like this and was off the main path. I found that very interesting and eerie having this cemetery being so old

Moody Vibes from the gardens outside Edinburgh Castle #photography #travel #scotland

06.12.2024 04:20 — 👍 12    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

The Sound of Music EX (2024) - “The Sound of Music EX” transforms the auditory experience of music into a vibrant visual composition. At its center, a swirling, colorful sphere represents the unifying nature of sound, while the metallic foil background adds texture and energy, reflecting music’s dynamic and unpredictable essence. Surrounding the centerpiece are abstract forms and symbols—floating music notes, fragmented patterns, geometric shapes, and piano keys—each representing a unique aspect of music, from rhythm and melody to structure and improvisation. This work celebrates the complexity of sound as an art form, visualizing its ability to evoke emotion, movement, and connection. The interplay of vibrant elements and chaotic textures mirrors how music transforms disorder into harmony, inviting viewers to imagine the shapes and forms of the sounds they love.

#DigitalPainting #Art #Artist #ArtLovers #Abstract #Music

06.12.2024 18:29 — 👍 7    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

Silhouettes in the Junk Pile (2024) This piece explores the chaotic yet transformative process of creating art, where fragmented ideas and discarded concepts come together to form a cohesive composition. It celebrates the beauty found in the lessons learned along the way, as each fragment contributes to a narrative of growth and change. Through vibrant colors, flowing shapes, and contrasting textures, the piece tells a story of introspection and refinement, inviting viewers to embrace the messy, iterative nature of creation and to find beauty in their own journey of trial, error, and growth. Iterative efforts all eventually lead to something greater. The composition is anchored by a warm yellow textured background, radiating a sunlit and inviting tone. On the left, a vibrant green square filled with pink flower bursts, resembling the scattered and overlapping nature of initial creative ideas. On the right, a large circular form in earthy tones of orange, brown, and black appears grounded, symbolizing refinement and resolution. Between these two contrasting elements, a thick, flowing black line curves gracefully, connecting the chaotic beginnings with the grounded resolution, while a multicolored arc with speckled textures reinforces the sense of movement and unity. Concentric oblong circles in soft orange and pink radiate in the top right background, evoking the egg of a good idea and coming change.

05.12.2024 22:27 — 👍 4    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

Repeated Failure and the Decline of Childhood Interest (2024) - This digital artwork reflects the fragmentation and eventual fading of early passions, symbolized by a cascade of disassembled and scattered Rubik’s Cubes suspended in a surreal grid-like space. The background is a dark, glowing grid with red and green hues, evoking a sense of structure and nostalgia for a simpler, more ordered time. The cubes drift aimlessly within this grid, their vibrant colors of red, blue, green, yellow, and white contrasting against the dark void, symbolizing the brightness of childhood memories gradually fading into disarray. The piece captures the moment when once-beloved passions and curiosities—represented by the Rubik’s Cube, a classic symbol of playful challenge—fall apart or are left behind. Whether due to failure, growing disinterest, or simply the passage of time, the cubes become fragmented, suggesting the inevitability of moving on. The rigid grid in the background serves as both a framework for order and a reminder of the structured world that adulthood imposes, where the carefree joys of childhood often no longer fit. This artwork invites reflection on the beauty and transience of youthful pursuits and how they shape the person we become.

04.12.2024 22:05 — 👍 5    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Grow Along and Never Stop (2024) - This digital artwork explores themes of resilience and adaptation, set in a surreal, tunnel-like space where organic life grows alongside rigid, electronic constructs. The background features a dark, infinite grid that recedes into a central vanishing point, symbolizing the cold, structured rigidity of a mechanical world. Bright red, blue, and yellow electronic wires twist and flow toward the center, representing conduits of energy and control. Interwoven with these wires is a glowing green organic form, resembling a plant or branch, growing defiantly despite the hostile environment. The piece reflects the struggle for life to persist in a world designed without it in mind. The plant-like form thrives without sunlight or soil, adapting to draw sustenance from the energy coursing through the wires. By intertwining with the cold, mechanical framework, the organic form embodies a narrative of persistence and coexistence, finding growth even within the constraints of an artificial and hostile environment. The work challenges viewers to consider the ways life can adapt, transform, and endure against all odds.

03.12.2024 15:04 — 👍 4    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

Burd & Bug (2024) - This playful artwork depicts a humorous encounter between a curious, oversized bird with rainbow-ringed eyes and a tiny, startled beetle clinging to a diagonally textured tree trunk. Set against a bright blue sky with sunbeams streaming through green foliage, the piece contrasts the bird’s bold, expressive features with the beetle’s small, vulnerable stance. Rendered in a comic-style stippled texture, it captures a whimsical moment of curiosity in nature.

02.12.2024 22:16 — 👍 4    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

Overlapse (2024) - A structured grid of black and white squares as the background is juxtaposed with partially overlapping circles scattered across it. In the foreground, a large circle dominates, filled with a textured gradient of vivid colors, including red, blue, yellow. green, and magenta. A thin, vertical rectangle to the left of the circle displays another rainbow gradient. The composition layers these shapes to create depth, with the colorful elements breaking free of the structured grid and some negative circles inverting the colors of the objects behind. These shapes suggest movement and energy within a rigid framework.

02.12.2024 20:05 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

Photos of the Christmas Story windows taken from a low angle with light glimmering through the left window.

Portrait style photo of The Great West Window from within the cathedral. The window is framed with adornments of gold and blue. While symmetrical and structured, the frame of the window resembles organic flora with intricate and delicate stained glass portraying the resurrection scene in the garden from the Bible.

Portrait of the crucification of Jesus window from within the cathedral. The photo is high contrast in order to really be able to see the scene in the stained glass. Jesus is slightly more illuminated and has a soft glow around his figure.

Very soft photo of the top of a stained glass window portraying somber people in a garden. I can’t identify which window this was.

St. Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh

02.12.2024 15:57 — 👍 4    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

Fishing for Ideas from the Collective Sea (2024) - An abstract digital painting representing a school of shimmering golden fish moving diagonally downwards and across a blue heavy grain medium.

02.12.2024 14:39 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

Conjuring Existence (2024) - A minimalistic rabbit poking out of a floating black top hat. Multicolored stars erupt from glowing yellow wand

02.12.2024 01:35 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

Common Ground (2024) - A black and white surrealist depiction of two eyeball shaped spaceships meeting over a desert littered with giant jacks

01.12.2024 23:33 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

Staring up from between two abandoned buildings (2024) - an abstract digital painting where the shaded viewer is looking up from between two dilapidated parking garages. In the bright blue sky above, we see the silhouettes of a flock of birds.

01.12.2024 20:12 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0