This work is executed in two primary colours: yellow and blue, a bright yellow, a somewhat ochre yellow and a very deep blue, or actually: royal blue, which is the official designation. The yellow in royal blue produces beautiful contrasts and a radiantly bright image. In the background, the slight shadow of the vase with the sunflowers can be seen. Yes, plural: there are several sunflowers in the 'vase bleu dream'. Behind the petals of the frontal sunflower, some smaller yellow leaves stick out. In the blue, a corner is formed with three tight lines, behind the vase. This gives the image depth. I found the vase at the Emmaus in Chatillon-sur-Seine, Côte d'Or.
The starting point of this work is a photograph. By editing the photo in Lightroom and Photoshop, I arrived at this final image. I then let it 'mature' for one to one and a half years in my files. This is necessary to assess after a long time whether I am still satisfied with it. By now I can say: yes, I am - still - very satisfied with this work.
Since about 1974, I have been involved almost daily in photography, drawing (charcoal, graphite, conté, chalk, ink), painting, watercolour and/or collage making. In all these branches of visual work, I have tried a lot, found my own way, but.. Read more…
Germany
Netherlands
Germany
Germany
Netherlands
Germany
Netherlands
Germany
Germany
Germany
Netherlands
Netherlands