Date Joined: 8 August 2002 Hello My name is Daniel O'Byrne, ÂÂ
The belief that a good photograph is the result of a good camera places the importance upon the equipment rather than upon the photographer. It emphasizes the machine rather than the man, the tool rather than the artist, the technology rather than the artistic intent. It is as if Monet had been told that the reason why his paintings were so beautiful was because he had such good paintbrushes. Or as if Paul Bocuse’s culinary excellence was explained away by his use of superlative pots and pans. Or again if Yo-Yo Ma had been informed that his Stradivarius was solely responsible for the stunning quality of his music.ÂÂ
One can be inspired and have an idea, be very creative in making this idea into a work of art, have developed the required level of craftsmanship, without the outcome of one’s efforts being motivated by the desire to follow a vision for one’s entire body of work. Vision is an overriding envelope that encompasses both inspiration and creativity. It is a blanket that covers the entire artist’s work, a blanket that often comes later in the life of an artist, after one has perfected one’s art and moved beyond the commonplace outcome that most artists have to go through. For this reason I placed vision as the third step of this process. I placed it there not because it comes necessarily at the end of the process but because in life it is often something that artists discover later on.
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Certainly, a master needs a masterful instrument, be it a camera, paintbrushes, pots and pans or a violin, as in my examples, or other tool, since this list can be expanded to include many other professions. But to say that the quality of the art is caused solely by the quality of the instrument is to miss the point altogether about the importance of the artist. It is missing the point about the human factor, about the man or the woman that actually made use of this instrument. After all, art is made by artists and not by tools. Tools are inanimate objects that need someone to set them in motion. And to set a tool in motion so that art is created through the use of this tool, an artist is needed.
I am now retired from working as a Mental Health professional having worked in the Royal Air Force and National Health Service, giving me more time to persue my photography and artwork. I am a Semi Professional Photoghrapher. Here you will find a collection of my photographs and a selection of Digital Art, Traditional Painting and Sketches that I have also used the digital medium to enhance. Please feel free to pass on any comments. My Camera Gear
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Comments (61)
SophiaDeer
Fantastic work Daniel!! This is indeed a work of art. Beautiful!!
RedundantlyAbundant
Excellent composition. Pen, pencil, watercolour, pastel? Who was the original artist? I rember seeing somewhere that the orginal clown paintings are worth a lot of cash.
Globator
Oh my god, this has such depth. You can totally see the sadness in this guys face- it tells a whole story. This guy looks like he used to have an enjoyable job as a clown in a circus but was cut from the payroll and now he's destitute. He used to make people so happy, and he's been cast out on the street. What a tragedy. -Globator
pjaj
Fantastic artwork here Daniel.
che18530
Danny...this is wonderful! Excellent depth and shading along with the demonstrative facial expression and wonderful colors provide us a treat to the eyes and soul. I love this one Danny!
KingPtolemy
Excellent artwork!!!
Pontigary
Most expressive, Danny... Don't even hink I'll find proper words to express my delight. My hat is off!
groush2
And I work and work....Try to achieve what you have just posted...Bravo !!!!!!! Well Done My Friend !!!!
borsy
EXCELLENT IMAGE!!! Beautiful expressive style!!
RodolfoCiminelli
Great work Daniel..!!! the expression of sad happiness that has the clown is splendid. it is a work of art it magnifies..!! 8)
tallpindo
The look made famous by Emmet Kelley. The tools and techniques are excellent.
mooncat
All clowns are really crying inside....take it from a clown. This is great! Actually, 'happy' clowns are kind of scary, this one looks less menacing. The colors and the effects are wonderful as is the line work.
SeaCrystal
This is a wonderful artwork. You are very talented and your partner also. I vote for you and find it Excellent!! :)
ChadAustin
Excellent exspression!!! I love the line work and great colors that fit the mood.
patmartj
There truely is no end to your talent!
Tanialmeida
what else can i say of such a wounderful work! congrats to U both!
o0ii
awesome work.. the colors are beautiful!! well done you two:)
YL
Excellent ! He is really sad...
andymoraitis
You teo make a wonderful team and I can see why you enjoy working together. A fine piece of work.
Odious
Absolutely gorgeous Danny... You have captured the expression perfectly.. you are now inspiring me to continue my natural medium quest... thanks for sharing :)
bkelly
Love the combination of media and technique. Exquistite rendering, you constantly amaze me with your ability to create such fine images in different medias. Sign of a true artist. Thank you my friend for another outstanding image.
Heart'Song
Thank you for this wonderful work!
Akinom
Expressive and excellent...a real art work! Thank you so much for showing!
SoulEatar
Its all been said - Art At It's Best -
cynlee
i've always loved these as a kid- Red Skelton was an all time favorite in preschool (yeah, reaching way back :) Can't think of that clown artist this reminds me of..Kleez? something like that... (memory not what it use to be) Very well done- who doesn't love a clown!... (no challenge meant ppl)
rudaMajka
Excellent!!!
Margit1
Great expression and fantastic artwork! A masterpiece!
ShadowWind
Incredible work and a great tribute to the Emmett Kelly, the original sad clown. Wonderful...
Raiders
Why the clown are always so sade :-(( Merveillous portrait !!
gunsan
All has already been said, I can only agree and say: Excellent and heartbreaking.