Monday, December 15, 2008

"the.united.states"

I looked a the image in the post directly below and the picture looks like a map of our nation .

An unforeseen tribute to Jasper Johns.

I am challenged by the larger size file - less proficient in developing compositional elements that pop off the page. Big pics are staid and eye movement reduced. It is inward versus outward - more tricks when an image more "garish" or grand - electricity makes it an easier whitewash.

More close-ups, nmow named after regions.


"north.west"


"mid.west"


"florida.gulf"

8 comments:

Irene said...

Over and beyond. Blissfully.

lebanesa said...

contemplative but lively

Anonymous said...

Really wow.
Mat to maps.
Even the colors seem to belong to each region---the light in the florida one, the inland feeling of other regiions.

Mats.of.the.USA

(just tried that, but doesn't quite sing as a phrase!)

Anonymous said...

I love the north west. Yeeeeha!!

Anonymous said...

Don't feel negelected if I only comment once. I building up my stock so on christmas day I can give you LOTS.

Just kidding.
Please don't banish me to the north.west

Artists With Artitude said...

Can you see me waving at you?....oops, wrong continent (I'm in Asia now!)

I.Spy.USA

The Artful Eye said...

I prefer your works to Jasper Johns, sorry Jasper John. Great grouping, wonderful texture and use of colors.

Did I miss the Southwest?

Debi said...

As I write this, the sun is coming up. And "loney dear" plays. In that environment I spent ten minutes looking at "the.united.states."

My state is united.

I guess it's time to get ready for work now. It's been great to start the day here. (Your inbox will be busy this morning.)

I love your work, John. Don't stop.