Someone recently asked why I had painted "Randy’s Donuts" when there so many more attractive objects to paint. I try and paint only objects or scenes that have a personal connection to me. When an artist has a concern or personal interest in a subject then what shows up in the painting is the heart and soul of that connection. That is what I am really trying to paint – not the subject but the abstract connection between the subject and me. So, the case for Randy’s Donuts – . In my early twenties, and in college, I supported my family by driving a truck. For about four years I drove by (and sometimes stopped) at Randy’s. It was a landmark or milestone for my commute to the warehouse. When I passed by it on the way to work it was the starting point of the day. And on my drive home, in the evening, the large donut reminded me of my children whom I would shortly see. What does this have to do with Interior Design? A site, or home or building that has a true relationship with the context (the owner, the environment, etc) may have little effect on first viewing but the more we are engaged with a good design, in its context, the more it attracts us. A site, an interior, etc. at first glance, may impress us by drawing us to its ornaments. But over a period of time it will leave us cold when we start to see the affected nature of its features. The beautiful interior or objects become just that – beautiful – and looks as cold as stone. "Randy’s Donuts"48" x 60"
ink, charcoal, acrylic on unstretched canvas To see more black and white paintings on this blog click here
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