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Friday, October 12, 2012

Peculiar Picture #15

 
Welcome to my Peculiar Picture Files, where I display one of my illustrations that has yet to find a buyer. This picture is the result of what happens when an artist is bored and doesn’t have a project to work on. I decided to paint a portrait of one of my paintbrushes. I had no idea the result would be so magical and romantic.
     
 If you look closely you’ll see that the paint appears to be cracked, as if this were a really old painting. Actually, this is acrylic, a modern quick-drying plastic paint. I wanted to see if I could achieve the vintage look of an old oil canvas. Most people tell me they think this is oil, so I guess I succeeded.
      
Your guess is as good as mine when it comes to figuring out what, if anything, this image means.


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42 comments:

  1. TaborOctober 12, 2012 at 5:52 AM

    It is symbolic of what the artist can do with his/her tools to me. I really love the crackling effect that you created. Such a nostalgic work of art.

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  2. CperzOctober 12, 2012 at 5:53 AM

    I have no idea of the meaning of your brush portrait, but Sherwin Williams needs to hire you to revamp their advertising. Your illustration is so much prettier than the picture of a front of their building with the so-so sign.

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  3. PT DillowayOctober 12, 2012 at 6:04 AM

    That would be great advertising for some kind of paint store or art school.

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  4. DanOctober 12, 2012 at 6:27 AM

    Reminds me of the Rainbow flag for the LGBT movement.

    Regardless, it is quite smart, creative, yet a simple message for 'imagine the possibilities'.

    Love it!

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  5. Felt FamilyOctober 12, 2012 at 6:45 AM

    I love it! Just look what's waiting to come out of that paintbrush.

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  6. Hey Monkey ButtOctober 12, 2012 at 7:00 AM

    I reallllly love this! It's so lovely! It's too early for me to come up with what it "means" but when and if I come up with something, you will be the first to know! :) Happy Friday!

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  7. Adam LloydOctober 12, 2012 at 7:05 AM

    I think I've managed to discern the meaning of this picture. It depicts a rainbow being drawn over what looks like a faded landscape, like an old memory. It's a metaphor for how we exaggerate the past to make it more interesting, or more colourful.

    Either that, or rainbows are pretty.

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  8. john bainOctober 12, 2012 at 7:11 AM

    I don't know what it means, but I do know I like to look at it.

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  9. The BugOctober 12, 2012 at 7:12 AM

    I agree with Daniel - I was thinking of some LGBT friends who would find a way to use it. Although it's really too fine a painting to just use for illustration purposes...

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  10. LL Cool JoeOctober 12, 2012 at 7:16 AM

    The LGBT community would love this image with the rainbow paint. :)

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  11. joehOctober 12, 2012 at 7:41 AM

    So I subscribe by email and now all your posts come through.

    THis painting represents the power of the artist to bring light and color to the world.

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  12. UnknownOctober 12, 2012 at 7:51 AM

    Looks like you decided to "brush up."

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  13. Whoa! Susannah (Formerly Write, Rinse, Repeat)October 12, 2012 at 8:21 AM

    I dig it.

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  14. TomOctober 12, 2012 at 8:25 AM

    Clever, colorful . . . a classic!

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  15. SandeeOctober 12, 2012 at 9:04 AM

    I usually come up with my interpretation, but I'm drawing a blank on this one. I like it though. Clean and fresh, but? Perhaps it's because we are on our boat and heading to the San Francisco bay? Could be.

    Have a terrific day. :)

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  16. Just Keepin It Real, Folks!October 12, 2012 at 9:06 AM

    It would match the colors in my crayola crayon box of a living room.

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  17. messymimiOctober 12, 2012 at 9:20 AM

    When a paintbrush is having a happy dream.

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  18. (not necessarily your) Uncle SkipOctober 12, 2012 at 9:24 AM

    Joe H. got it.

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  19. Are We There Yet!October 12, 2012 at 9:36 AM

    Makes me wonder what is at the other end of the rainbow.

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  20. AnonymousOctober 12, 2012 at 10:06 AM

    I like it!! Have you considered the title, "This is not a brush", a la Magritte?

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  21. AstridsSoapboxOctober 12, 2012 at 10:25 AM

    Wow, what an imagination from Addman, I'd never think of anything like that...but you could sell it to Behr Paints for their latest campaign. I think it's lovely.

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  22. momto8October 12, 2012 at 11:15 AM

    sell it!!! to a paint store..a perfect advertisement.

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  23. Janie JunebugOctober 12, 2012 at 11:31 AM

    I love it. The colors are beautiful and they look as if they're exploding from the brush.

    Love,
    Janie

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  24. JohnOctober 12, 2012 at 12:24 PM

    Great and intriguing work.

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  25. CatalystOctober 12, 2012 at 12:57 PM

    I can't figure it out. Is CC a talented painter who writes? Or a talented writer who paints?

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  26. UnknownOctober 12, 2012 at 1:19 PM

    If one looks at it a while..it's not a paint brush at all..but a strange looking LAVA Lamp!!!!!lol

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  27. laughingmomOctober 12, 2012 at 3:27 PM

    It is really a cool painting. Like a pot of gold- your paintbrush is...

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  28. ValOctober 12, 2012 at 5:11 PM

    It reminds me of a searchlight advertising the premiere of a movie starring ROY G. BIV.

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  29. UnknownOctober 12, 2012 at 5:43 PM

    I love it! It's like the brush is full of magic.

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  30. Pixel PeeperOctober 12, 2012 at 5:47 PM

    Not "Paint the Sky with Stars" like the Enya song, but "Paint the Sky with Rainbows."

    I'm just so very excited I can see your posts again!

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  31. LauraOctober 12, 2012 at 6:29 PM

    That's beautiful. I love the background colour(s). So peaceful.

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  32. RedOctober 12, 2012 at 6:36 PM

    Hey , I'm stumped. I like the picture because it's mad e me look at it for a while and think. So here goes...the brush and paint flowing out as the colors we see in the natural world... land sky ready to show their colors.

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  33. WorkingdanOctober 12, 2012 at 8:02 PM

    I know what the picture means. It means you are an awesome painter! That is pretty damn good!

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  34. JimmyOctober 12, 2012 at 8:24 PM

    Any paint store or distributor should jump at the chance to use this type of artistic brilliance.

    I like this one Stephen.

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  35. Moving with MitchellOctober 13, 2012 at 5:11 AM

    Love it. And, yes, it definitely looks like oils and "vintage."

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  36. gregory urbanoOctober 13, 2012 at 7:39 AM

    beautiful painting, it does look like an old cracked oil!

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  37. UnknownOctober 13, 2012 at 3:28 PM

    It's lovely, Stephen! Good luck on the move to the new site - I can't wait to see it. :-D

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  38. UnknownOctober 14, 2012 at 1:28 AM

    Incredible, Stephen!

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  39. Bryan JonesOctober 14, 2012 at 9:30 AM

    As already stated, it would make a great advert for a brand of paintbrushes - ? "Rainbow brushes, for the colorful artist."

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  40. CiCiOctober 15, 2012 at 7:36 AM

    Far and near, similar colors are the palette you prefer.

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  41. KelleyOctober 16, 2012 at 9:08 AM

    That is really an awesome painting! I love all of the colors coming from the brush. I look forward to seeing your new site!

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  42. Laurel's QuillOctober 16, 2012 at 9:45 AM

    what are you going to do on your new improved site???

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