First Day of School by Rykk
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Ultrafractal 4.03
Had a real problem deciding on a title for this one. Originally, I was calling it "Pie in the Sky" - mostly because of the fractal "apple" and because I was hoping Joie or one of my sisters would bake an apple pie for THANKSgiving - lol
Then I decided I wanted a more positive vibe and got the notion of a bright, sunny morning, a young student bringing an apple for the teacher and the fact that, when we are very young, our futures are limitless and our path is ever upward into the skies,
At least that's how I remember feeling all those years ago. Sadly, as we get older, many times we lose sight of that innocent optimism that propelled us thru life. Here's hoping we all can think back and recapture at least a bit of that feeling and realize that THESE will be the "good old days" tomorrow.... :-)
Thanks for stopping by!...(and don't give me that story about how "the dog ate yer homework" and get going b4 you miss the bus! lol)
Rick
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Comments (27)
mountmous
I really don't know what to say. It's beautiful. Shouldn't you be in the "arts department"? ^_~
CorneliaYoder
Very cool!! And yes, I remember the "good" old days without computers, cell phones, DVDs, or teflon. I also remember the optimism of having your whole life still ahead of you, and I sometimes remember to remind myself, "Today is the first day of the rest of your life!" Thanks for sharing :)) Cornelia
Dindin
Very beautiful and positive ,the rising sun ,the happy orange color and what seems to me a couple petting a dog(S) ,all this makes it a great image to view ,oh and I forgot to mention the texture that makkes it look like a painting .
Pannyhb
I hope you got your apple pie... you deserve it for this playful yet masterfully composed painting. The colors work beautifully together (I love that sun:) and the diagonal divider adds interest, as does the shape at the top. I also like the "quilted" look to some of your elements here. Well done, Bro!
idiot_sphinx
It does seem to carry the idea well of innocence. I like the textures and the colors. Very bright and lovely work !!~BRAVO~!!
DennisReed
A lovely work of art Rick! Such a positive vibe, and both the image as well as the dialog! :) BTW, I hope you got your Apple Pie! ;)
eres
Excellent stuff buddy!!!
melevos
EXCELLENT work!!!!!!!!
tresamie
Ohhhhhhhhh, I agree with Panny! Sweet and innocent, whimsical and hopeful. Love the embossed feel and the cheerful colors. You should have come to my Thanksgiving, I made an apple pie and 2 kinds of pumpkin pies! :)
Firesong
Stunning!!! work, it caught my eye right off, the colors are perfect, the forms flow beautifully. Going to be my desktop for a bit. :-)
docsanz
What a beautiful, colourful, positive image. Love the story of it's evolution from Pie in the Sky (which is kinda negative) to the very positive, hopeful Path to Higher Learning.
mansco
This is just like an escape into a dream world , wonderful work ;O)
CarolSassy
It also has a bit of a southwestern flair! Lovely colors 'n' textures! Excellent work! (:
Kid_Fisto
coool. i agree with the southwestern, it looks alot like mexican and cuban art!
joefraq
Man Rick! You just flow seamlessly into different styles without ever loosing that RYKK magic :) The coloring is very direct and powerful and the composition makes for a beautiful action. I love how that yellow arch leads into the black curve between the brown and vivid those teals are. Awesome ART.
IreneS
This is fantabulous, Rick! Everything about it is wonderful, and I love your positive outlook.
clifftoppler
Apple pie - yes- But apple and blackberry pie, Yes,Yes. It's an autumn thing, of course. Like your image, but crop off the top, down to the uppermost black triangle on the right side, and the composition gains a different clarity. The sun becomes boss but that path no longer snakes to the edge. Ah well, just intended to provoke a little thought. Sorry!
LaPurr
Whimsical image with coloring book shapes and Crayola colors. Child-like and innocent look with sophistication in the composition.
jocko500
I like the colors and textures here. super looking
XoxoTree
Very beautiful. i love your work. :)
Allenox
Great textures and colors, very nice.
DreamersWish
It is truly a fantastic creation! It does have a positive vibe to it. I am not sure what everyone else is seeing, but the figure to the right of the sun and left of the two little triangles looks to me like a person enjoying the sun and just happy to be a live. Wonderfully chosen colors and concept!
Henny31
maybe day one in a very advanced class.. this is just phenomenal.
Deagol
Great stuff. Good to see
kansas
Enlightenment! I love the shapes and colors. Neat texture also.
4udreamcatcher
Beautiful :)
Lipa
This is beautiful.