Ever since I’ve been working on this series, I have always strived to have the animal portraits that I do show the subject in a heroic light.
Try as I may with the smaller breeds, to me, they look more cute and comical rather than regal & refined. The more that I do of these, the more I see that specific breeds dictate a large part of what the final outcome and mood of the portrait will be.
There is a freeing quality to this way of thinking in that I always try to magnify everything about the subject. If it brings out their personality and adds to the image, I'm all for it.
Hi, Andrew,
ReplyDeleteI caught your exhibit at the Philadelphia Airport this past Saturday and was entralled!
I liked the fact that you were light on your photoshopping: that you used architectural monuments and structures in situ instead of cutting and pasting, which anyone can do. Plus you mentioned in your artist's statement about catching the light correctly: it shows and I appreciate that being kept real. Those portraits are breathlessly beautiful and I'm so glad someone(you!)is still conversant in
18th century art. Another thing I liked is the way you mixed and matched sharply focused and nonfocused areas. Must mention the CLOUDS - dreamlike memories of the past. I also like the soft aging you layer on these photographs. These are images of extreme beauty - I don't think anyone can do better on that!
Bravo - I'm a fan! Helen