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Philosopher's Ego, The by ~LyndsayHarper:iconLyndsayHarper:

Categories Traditional Art > Paintings > Surreal

©2009 ~LyndsayHarper
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The Philosopher's Ego. 6/08
Inks, Watercolours and Pens.

A piece i drew and left under my desk for a few months before painting and inking it all in one night right before school. I was still inking in the lines on the train to school the next day.

the sketch was simply just an appropriation of someone else's idea, the style is influenced by Egon Schiele and was originally just a study on how he drew legs and torso's.

When i pulled it out of my desk months down the track i saw so much more in it and i filled it with a few more idea's.




Intentions:

this piece is very reflective of how my life was working at the time. I felt like with every step i made forward i was taking two back, much like how with the growth of the power and knowledge the philosopher gains from his right hand, he loses power in his left.

the piece is very colourful, most specifically in the cranium. I created a stained glass effect because i wanted to convey the way i saw the philosophers brains process of thought.

there's also a second face amongst the stained glass head of the figure, which echo's Rodin's "thinker". I thought the combination of this and the imagery of the right hand allowed for the viewer to see how the figure is creating his thought. I wanted the lines in the moon scythe to seem like veins, bark and electrical cables.

I hope this helps - Lyndsay.


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Holy Man-titties i got a DD!


Supreme thanks to :iconmerelymarquis: for the suggestion and to Snowmask for featuring it!

I'd also like to mention that I am selling prints of this upon request. So if you're interested, please contact me!

Daily Deviation

Given 2009-01-21

Brilliantly prismatic, thus evermore evocative of stained glass and its very transcending nature, Philosopher's Ego, The by ~LyndsayHarper is definitely a visual experience of wild intensity. (Suggested by *MerelyMarquis and Featured by ^snowmask)

Comments


:iconzorkion:
~Zorkion Jan 2, 2009, 12:59:00 AM
wow. very intense piece
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~weynonpriory Jan 2, 2009, 9:26:39 AM
It's amazing how you used nearly all the colors of the spectrum, but the piece did not turn out looking rainbow-colored. The planning for that, in itself, is admirable.

I love the linework--it gives the viewer a slightly uncomfortable feeling.
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*MerelyMarquis Jan 2, 2009, 8:33:49 PM
A stunning piece. Vibrant yet macarbe, cold yet full of life. This piece is a universal one and I adore it. The technique and composition is nothing less than stunning. Amazing work, bravo. :heart:

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"It's amazing, out in the park."
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:iconevoblade:
=evoblade Jan 4, 2009, 11:03:21 PM
This is definately one of the most fantastic watercolor peices I've seen in a very long time. I love the pose, the movement, the linework... and the craftsmanship is godly.
Purely amazing.

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"We're gonna make some big decisions in our little world." -Bob Ross
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~LyndsayHarper Jan 6, 2009, 4:09:52 AM
Thanks! It was inspired by one of Egon Schiels self portraits, and was more a study on his style rather than an attempt at an artwork.
:iconevoblade:
=evoblade Jan 6, 2009, 1:07:50 PM
In that case, your "style studies" are considerably more advanced than most peoples' artwork.

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"We're gonna make some big decisions in our little world." -Bob Ross
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Mood: Love ~Keta-Minou Jan 6, 2009, 6:32:24 PM
I love the colors, and the lineplay !

you really know how to use ink and watercolors, because the colors are just amazing

The face of the character is just awesome :)

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