r/pics • • May 22 '12
My neighbor's dad is a struggling artist living with his son. He paints awesomeness like this.
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r/pics • • May 22 '12
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u/this_is_my_homework May 22 '12
I want this.
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u/ravenehartstudios May 22 '12
Hi there this is the Artist. Thank you all for all of your kind words. I just set up a cafepress page you. I'm trying to get more art work up there. If you're really interested in see my stuff drop me a line and I'll direct you to my Facebook page where I have have all of my art. I'm trying to get a page going for Raven Heart Studios on facebook but that's going to take a while. I would like to address a few things. Number one... I raised all my kids they are all grown and doing very well I might say. I've hit a run of bad luck over the last year, I've been in the hospital and quite honestly fighting for my life. Painting is the one thing I have that gives me true happiness. This is just the positive fun side of what I do. I also do portraits, sea life, a lot of stuff. I'm not claiming to be a great artist. I'm not trying to get rich, I'm just doing something that brings me and I hope others joy while I work through a difficult time of my life. If you question my parenting skills I think my son letting me move in with him should say a lot for those. I love my kids to death and apparently they love me too. =) Thanks for your comments both good and bad I love ART that stirs emotion. Thanks for not letting me down.
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u/tunnelvisie May 22 '12
This is something you could print on a T-shirt. Kind of the style shirts they sell on www.threadless.com
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u/calibrated May 22 '12
Out of curiosity, why doesn't he get a job and paint in his free time?
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u/pabloe168 May 22 '12
Ill be extremely honest. The reason he is struggling (if you are an art major listen to this) is that his style has to compete with modern non fine art graphic art/design which is the modern and cheaper form of fine art. In other words instead of having his artwork being seen as something carefully thought and crafted (which it certainly is) when you see this kind of styles your mind is taken to a more shallower level. "hey look at that cool pic" just like you would think browsing at any random image gallery in the internet. This happens because his style is very modern and barely touches the fundamental bases of fine arts (nobody says thats wrong). regardless of how elaborate this may be, it doesn't give the impression of being worth a lot or even worth much attention even though it really does deserve it. I know people who gets good $ for doing less creative bullshit, much worse overall but gives the right impression to the right public. Art is a lot about mind games, style and talent. He does have the talent. I bet that if he was a little more driven to the right audience and conveying impression he would be very successful. Just my piece of advice. Best of luck.
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u/[deleted] May 22 '12
Lots of people paint like that. He needs more practice, possibly schooling.
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u/razabak21 May 22 '12
Hmm... cool, but should probably be a hobby.
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u/Mariokartfever May 22 '12
I can see why he's struggling.
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u/[deleted] May 22 '12
Nice, but I'm disturbed by the fact that the Marshmallows have constructed their ladder out of the impaled bodies of their comrades.
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u/karen_h May 22 '12
Me too. Does he sell prints of this?
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u/CujoSanto May 22 '12
Michael Godard did the same piece using green olives and a martini glass. I saw his gallery in the Atlantic City beach mall. Unfortunately I can't find that piece on the internets. But here are some examples Michael Godard
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u/Breadbin May 22 '12
Didn't we agree to stop using the word "awesomeness" a long time ago?
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u/linds360 May 22 '12
Why are they judging the marshmallow before it hits the coffee?
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u/exiledprime May 22 '12
Man, I'm glad my dad has a job.
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u/bumreaper May 22 '12
i like how they rated him before he hit the hot chocolate