January Theme (2): "Creation Is Self-Offering" by gallimel
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*Whenever I create,
I am offering to you
a part of my spirit
to investigate.*
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Photoshop, 6 layers, from this this picture of mine, 1 hour work.
For the current Theme "Creation, Beginning, Rebirth"
Modulation of tonal range courtesy of Synapse and crrunchyfrog's advice and help :) (love you angels :))
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This is my proper take at January Theme after the casual (someway) inclusion into it
of my previous piece, "Your Last Rose". The concept is self evident,
and my words above just re-state it... Note that the"texture" that reminds of a canvas is
a note to remind of my love for painting with oils,that is always my favourite medium.
Talkin back about my statement,wheter that might be conscious, ambigous, openly
accepted and researched or contrariwise disguised, hidden, refused or dismissed EVERY
offspring of creativity (I'd never use easily the term "art", you know how picky
I am about that) shows the creator's soul.With the person's burden, barriers,mistakes
and misconcepts(or lies even) but also with his (hers) outbursts of vitalism, ideas and hopes.
Creativity is a therapy for the self,offered to others too as element to ponder.
Creativity is something precious that everyone possesses, in different ways, but it
exists within everyone, and it's a treasure we should always relate to, cos to
express it just makes life better, and I mean every kind of life, even the very uneasy one.
Is every creativity art? No way,art is certainly not merely creativity: art stands above,
way above that and it takes creativity in among many others elements to be considerated.
But that's not subject of the theme nor of this piece (and luckely, as I couldn't do "art"
in the high sense I define art...),so I will just shut up and let you enjoy this if you please.
:)Hugs:)
Comments (92)
gunsan
I sooo agre with what you wrote, I feel the same when making images, and your image is expressing it so well. I came in late here, have been away, so I just agree with what is said by the others.
syndroid
Sono assolutamente d'accordo,Meli. Grazie per offrirci i tuoi bellissimi disegni da contemplare (gotta agree with that). So, ehm... in the photo are you dropping the glass orb or is it just the way you're holding it?
DennisReed
In this situation, your postscript far exceeds your Lovely image and Poem. It would be a shame to therefore expound on that and forget about its real source! I will say this though, Creativity and the desire to express ones self is the very foundation of any ART and with out it, ART would not prevail! Bravo Meli, you always get our noodle cooking!
Tamela.J.
O, this is beautiful Meli! Excellent work. HUGE HUGZ
Lalani
Ah, so beautiful.. thank you for sharing your lovely art with us =) huggles =)
logiloglu
what a very creative and beautiful work, you did on this picture. superbly done. !!!!!!!! :O) !!!!
che18530
What a wonderful reflection of the Artist inside! Art, to me is vision and must come from the inmost workings of the artist's heart and soul to really be effective. The message "Creation is self offering", is richly defined in the view of the artist and the vivid colors and texture. I would hate to live in a World without Art. The freeness of form and medium speak to the individuals free spirit, his/her desire to move the boundaries beyond the limits again and again, and the desire to continually and actively improve and grow in the process. I think too, that Art is alway a matter of individualistic taste and may not always fall where we expect it to and is therefore hard to completely define. Excellent work Meli in the work you did on this piece and in the message!...Cheryl
j-art
very creative work - and yes, creating IS selfoffering - especially in art - in each and every piece which we create there is a part of us - and we all should respect that fact, respect others and others creations - excellent work here, and a very meaningful january theme (shame on me, i relly should take more often a look in the forums and seasonthems) - meli thanks for being you!!!
Akinom
Thanks a lot Meli for sharing your wonderful thoughts and this fabulous image! Really a great concept and fantastic execution!
RedundantlyAbundant
I am the opposite right now in my feelings towards posting here. I do it for more selfish reasons; to make me happy. The reason for this is that my work on this site is not expressive. Your work is expressive times 10. If I was to create a truly expressive piece I would feel quite vulnerable. I think that right now I am too rigid for that. Time will tell. :) Thanks so much for your thoughtfull expression. This piece is fabulous!
RodolfoCiminelli
un molto originale e creativo lavoro Meli...!! la combinazione di elementi ed i forti colori che hanno producono una composizione molto interessante...!! la presa fotografica della mano sostenendo lo specchio ed il viso del personaggio stanno molto bene lavorati specialmente nelle distinte proporzioni....!! l'effetto granulato che ha tutto il lavoro di una bellezza molto grande...!! Stupenda creativite gran immaginazione...!!
ijack999
A wonderful and true sentiment and a beautiful artwork as well.
JACE1020
i love this. the canvas texture is great and the picture works well with the canvas.
borsy
Excellenr ARTwork, Meli!!! Great concept!!!!
DoomsdayRenderer
Good composition and intersting texture!
Varian
Very cool concept! :)
SophiaDeer
Excellent Meli!! Your create from your soul and from your love of art and life...gorgeous work!
nish
Inspiration comes from incredible arts, incredible works are created by incredible artists! You are doing a fine job inspiring me! :-)
coolj001
I really like how you transformed that original picture. I never would have guessed that you used a mirror. Very beautiful art, just like you. Hope you are good. :-)
estevez
Very expressive composition and great concept. Congratulations Meli !
Rykk
Wonderful image, Meli! I love the textured look, the ruddy coloring and the symbolism of the composition. Very creative AND artistic work!
Mercytoo
Wowow! Beautiful work Meli! Fantastic!
firestorm
i'm drawn to the colours and the texture.
bwitzel
Yes, this is very creative! Excellent artwork! :)
twisted_angel_9
wonderful buring light on the image itself! Great work!
Meyrink
SIIIIIIIIIIII!!! Bellissimo, bravissima!!!!!!!!!!
ralphwarnick
An interesting "feeling" in this image, different and excitingly new in many ways.
Heart'Song
This is yet my favorite now, because of what it means and how it resonates within me. You have stated and shown so beautifully what a life of creativity can mean (many times over) and I love you for it.
vangogh
Creativity is a two way street, not only do you reveal something about yourself to others when you create, but also to yourself, as a viewer of your own work. One work of creation/revelation leads to yet other works of creation/revelation and growth/learning results on both sides of that street. I fuel you/me, You fuel me/you. Excellent work Meli, and I love the textures in this image.
irix.
this is wonderful i really luv the warm colors meli hugz luv u