Tag: Portraits in Art

On the same coin, good and evil come from different experiences. The person is brought to light by crime when the murder of his parent leaves a devastating mark on his young life. The other is forced to pay for his father’s crimes, serving time in prison. This experience made him want to fight the people who sent him there.

The turmoil and social construct of the world influence them, not for good. Governments and corporations utilize media to direct the aimless dance of youth with commercialism and division. Greed and hatred forged by the power-hungry create a societal breakdown infused with resentment and chaos.

However, some join and embrace lies and deception to perpetuate and benefit from the madness and confusion. Others will fight to bring those responsible for their crimes, of which they create a system to allow themselves to operate freely, to a natural justice where the truth reigns supreme.

But we are itching to find out who is behind that mask. Further, curiosity plays with our minds to create mystery. We perceive what they want us to see from them, which is an unclear personality that may not even be real. The painting shows both posing and glazing on the right side, but by their looks, they have found something even more significant than themselves.

It amazes me to see how people change from one moment to the next by being cynical. Seeing them degrade themselves without achieving satisfaction is exhausting. However, at the end of our lives, we take nothing with us, and our bodies will return to the ground.

“Good and Evil” size 30″ x 30″  2017-23

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Writing credit Chris Taomina

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.

“Model” Charcoal on paper, Size 24″ x 18″ 1998

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Portraying Features: Every person has different character qualities. Their eyes can tell you a whole story. The artist grabs that moment when the soul is at peace or tense. Along with this comes a connection of intimacy shared with their models. Once done in any media, it becomes a memory—a reminder of our kind that may be present with us or gone. Its interest relies on preserving it for a family and eventually becoming a collectible.

Recently, portraits have undergone many changes due to digital camera development. We thank free digitalization and its many applications. It has helped other artists break through the setting banalities, for it does not follow one style and is free to explore in many directions.

So why paint a painting when we have a digital photo? The difference relies on its three-dimensionality. The layers add depth, making us see details we miss in life. We feel as if the person will move from the canvas. Perhaps the artist reflects the person’s soul. Then, it shows the inner feelings within. The human touch alone will not disappear. But it is still a unique medium for every person who beholds only one experience through his eye.

The fascination and engagement come from seeing ourselves in three-dimensional form. And there is the memory of yourself when you were young.

It has been a matter of fascination throughout centuries and now as well. The image reveals some trades in a person’s character. Beginning with their eyes, it makes us speculate about another known person. The mind tends to relate, looking for known positive situations with familiar people. Otherwise, it connects us to their attractiveness for admiration.

In ancient times, Roman busts were successful. Greeks venerated the beauty of their sculptural bodies to celebrate the Olympic games. They linked the mind and the body as one entity. A healthy mind means a healthy body. Enjoy it.

“Portraying Features” size 12″ x 6″ Vine Charcoal on paper

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