It is essential to explore this different aspect of art differently. The image communicates various parts of a place. Recalls memories so, of say, attract and wake up our imagination. There is much to learn from nature, and the idea is to keep our minds open. There is always something valuable we gain, and that is appreciation.
Looking at my archives, I see that this painting dates back to 1988 and still has a spontaneous moment in execution. Its simplicity inspired me to go back to new approaches. From time to time, the artist gets encased in the whole picture. Not in this case, therefore, is here to remind us of the versatility of its strokes.
Moreover, elaboration is out of the question, perspective omitted, just vague nature. Loose like a kid’s mind. No fragments, no clues, just innocent and pure. A time to project our hopes and dreams. I was looking at old masters’ artwork, such as Rembrandt’s. It reached maturity at an old age. Indeed, he loosened up, no longer restricted by academic rules. His brushstrokes were free and easy. It is understood once the art finds its freedom, it is what we call a style.
The approach that makes us part of this world. The universal voice we carry inside us asks for security to carry on in our everyday lives.
Charcoal medium is one of the oldest media. That dates back some 28,000 BC Imagined our ancestors needing to document hunt events. Moreover, rituals were painting their faces meant to become adults. Moreover, it became much refined by the latest artists by burning wood, from big to tiny portions bound with gum into sticks. Then until now, fancy pencils have become available.
This is a dry media that releases a beautiful pigment. From grainy to textural techniques, the artist creates different styles to their taste. The object dictates how it wants to be released.
Everything drawn with charcoal gives a unique moment. Spontaneous strokes create dynamics. Then, on the other hand, shading from dark to light gives us a tangible reality. The expression ranges in different directions where there are no limitations to use.
Furthermore, charcoal mimics other media such as oil in its texture. It boroughs itself for a classy cutting style. Remember, it compresses all colors into one spectrum. The light is visible, and the dark functions with it. One and the other are one. Black exists in nature and lives because of the morning.
What’s more, black and white are distinctive in color for they are simple and do not tire your sight. Everything is solid and transparent. Therefore is associated with weddings, cleanliness, and peacefulness.
Charcoal, in terms of symbols, places a model in an overall light spectrum. And just a medium variant of black. Gray color but white as its dominant it creates a focal point. On the other hand, regarding subjects is interesting. Asian associated white with the dead. A bad omen. But then again, what the caves man wanted to portray. As being eaten or eating the animal.
One among the many transporters from Long Island in New York. At night breezy and comfortable. But it all depends on where you are sitting. On a summer day, enjoy the trip on the top level. You can see Connecticut on the other side. Your car is in good hands. And by the way, the Galley has a good breakfast if you pass by in the morning. Among other currencies as the friendly bartenders. The name comes from the Irish reduced anglicized form of Gaelic fearadhigh, meaning “unknown name.” Most related to the old English verb ferian, “to carry.” The Ferry.
The location of Port Jefferson is named after our President Thomas Jefferson. They were founded by steamboat companies who built them. On the other hand, the illegal consumption of alcohol, such as rum, became a problem for the authorities. Production was confiscated from 1921 to 1933. Nowadays is replaced with tourism and business.
Moreover, the winter shows metallic blue on the water. The boardwalk on a snow day cast shadows in various light purple and greens from its surroundings. Exciting and full of surprises. The Ferry/Transporter
Further to say, the most complicated part of working on these specific subjects is the water which changes every second. I placed together different fragments into one image. Then enhanced on large to small scales, followed by the first waterfront, poles second, steamboat third, and the sky in the back.
I use the watercolor medium for its open and transparent pigments. It also gives the rigid mechanics a loose and more relaxing style. On the contrary, oil painting is luminous and spontaneous. The Ferry/Transporter
Then it comes to the details of the water. Decisions must be made to make it work, such as in which direction the waves are moving. Also, its reflection is critical. This last one is what enriches the subject with hue variations.
“Port Jefferson Ferry” Size 18″ x 24″ Watercolor on paper 2017
