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 (39)
pjaj
Fantastic artwork!
tallpindo
The loving soul is in the rubbing. The transparency of skin surface has emerged anew.
ascrazy
Wow! Absolutely wonderful!!! Beautiful mood!!! Excellent artwork!!!
Tanialmeida
OMG where is she looking at this is immense Dani! l'atmosphere me plait bien!
Michelle A.
This is so beautiful.....
Tommy3D
Absolutly beautiful. Danny!!! So glad to see you post again!!!
Azha
Beautiful life drawing danob, wonderful depth.
Masema
Supurb job Danny.
bluevenus
simply gorgeous
SirJohn
Excellent work as always. I can only imagine how long it took to do this!
SoulEatar
Old Style Classic - It seems so simple but the Drawings of this era have a anatomical realizem unserpassed - Medical text of this era show this also - A Dareing Statuesque Classic - My hat is off to you Sir -
gunsan
Wonderful classic work of art. I love the color of the coal. Love the contrast between the almost translucent color of her body, and the dark mystical landscape she is viewing.
jyriviuhko
Fabolous piece of art...
Akinom
Oh my... what a fatastic piece of art! That classic look is awesome, Danny!
patmartj
A change of pace, nicely done!
ChadAustin
Very stylish and moody.
Niutek
The tones and texture, the composition (view in the background) and atmosphere of this image are just worth everything that's been said so far. Fantastic work.
skoeter
great one Dan, really fantastic!! I love the texture and the dark look!
groush2
Dan, This work is Outstanding ....A True Classic !!!!!
Odious
This is amazing work, Danny... it's been a while since I have touched charcoal... I almost forgot how fascinating the medium was... Gorgeous work, man!! Awesome anatomy work here!! :)
kansas
Very beautiful nude in the style of the old masters. Excellent art.
linkinpark
Really beautiful work,truly excellent colours and that darkness adds to it really fantastic and mysterious breath!!
che18530
Absolutely beautiful Danny! I love the muted tones and the lighting along with the subtle sensuality! Excellent technique...Definitely one of my favorites!
Doublecrash
Wonderful artwork, Dan.
spiderwebb
I believe it's all been said...I'm just here as an echo to say "Beautiful work Danny!"
madame
Oh Dan, it's absolutely beautiful ! Very elegant colors and atmosphere, I love it !
qmont
Danny, Wonderful work, this one is a joy to look at, very traditional, your skills expand well beyond digital.........two thumbs up my friend!
RodolfoCiminelli
Excellent and very creative job...!!!
cynlee
classic charcoal- beautifully done- it's good for the artist's soul to get ones hands dirty :]
borsy
Excellent artwork!!!!!!!!!!!