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I am an artist, not a writer. My Intent is not to educate, enlighten or inspire but rather to clarify my motivations to myself. I find that when I write down the thoughts and reasons that I take certain paths, it helps me to avoid repeating the same mistakes over and over again. Let's face it, authentic work evolves through a series of mistakes, lessons learned and options eliminated.

Saturday, April 5, 2014

Need opinions on new piece


                                                                "Carp" 22"x 35"

I felt the need to do something more literal than usual. Is it compatible with my body of abstract work? Can an artist work in two directions at once? I try to follow my instincts and this felt right at the time but I still want to do non objective work as well. I would appreciate your thoughts.
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7 comments:

  1. NelligApril 6, 2014 at 4:30 AM

    It's definitely a new direction, but it also continues the theme of bones and ancientness running through your other work. I can't see any reason not to run with it. Maybe some evolution wants to happen.

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    1. William HallApril 6, 2014 at 9:09 AM

      Thanks Nellig, It is good to hear your perspective. Good point, sometimes I cant see the forest for the trees.

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  2. UnknownApril 8, 2014 at 3:32 PM

    Interesting to do a series of carp. Change the view of perspective of front, doing free sketches as well as two carp vying for a snack. Congratulations

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  3. AnonymousApril 14, 2014 at 8:12 PM

    William I love your work, and am trying my hand at it. Still have not found the right cement. Is it a requirement to have a release agent on the glass so the pigment will come off of it ? This piece , to me, bridges the gap of abstract and strict realism. Keep up the awesome work. BAK

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    1. William HallApril 15, 2014 at 8:14 AM

      Thanks for your comment. I don't use a release on the glass because it would keep my pigments from going down smoothly. Try using acrylic medium with the water you mix with the cement. It increases strength and helps it come off the glass.

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  4. UnknownMay 17, 2014 at 5:24 AM

    too much red for me...love the texture and possibly...

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  5. AnonymousJuly 18, 2014 at 3:43 AM

    the carp is an artist with it's front fins sculpting and the red areas can appear as its paintbrushes

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