Here's the first miniature of the year! I found this guy at the Lincoln Zoo. He was sitting at the top of this rock pile in a single beam of sunlight. He knew he was breathtaking and regal. That's why I titled it "Sentient". I think this ape knows he's of royal lineage! Now on to something a bit more colorful to chase the January blues away!
Jean! Thanks for stopping by! And thanks for the nice comments! We northerners have to keep ourselves busy in all this gloomy, snowy weather. I'd give a right arm to walk on one of your balmy beaches right now! (Well...maybe a left arm...I kind of need my right for painting...)
Thanks Vera! I'm slow when it comes to techy things...I don't really know about "followers". Maybe you are right and I need to investigate this! Thanks for the kick in the pants!
I grew up in culturally diverse San Francisco Bay Area and indulged in all forms of creative venues varying from music and dance to rich visual treats at museums.
I earned a BFA in Graphic Design at CCA and relished in the fine arts and design courses offered there. I graduated just before the dawn of computer graphics applications and have always felt blessed to be one of the last students taught the disciplines of exacting, hands-on skills required of the pre-computerized field. We were trained to apply strict adherence to detail and almost Zen-like focus on precise execution. This disciplined arts oriented ideology has influenced my approach not only to what I do in the studio but to life in general.
Of course, I have learned computer graphics applications since. I would be deceiving myself if I didn’t embrace one of the most amazing and flexible tools available to the modern day artist/designer. I only hope my work reflects that of carefully thought out artistry and evokes sentiments of beauty and balance as good design is meant to do. Hopefully my passion for thought provoking art coupled with love of the outdoors brings you visual contentment and joy.
6 comments:
Wonderful! I really admire anyone that can do such terrific miniatures.
Thank you Vicki! This guy was fun to do. He had such a dignified stance about him...despite his humiliating pink chin!
Wow... what a challenge. So much detail in so little space! You're amazing Mary Jansen. Great work!
Jean! Thanks for stopping by! And thanks for the nice comments! We northerners have to keep ourselves busy in all this gloomy, snowy weather. I'd give a right arm to walk on one of your balmy beaches right now! (Well...maybe a left arm...I kind of need my right for painting...)
Mary, love seeing your work. Hey girl, how come no followers showing on your blog. I'd add my name in a minute!!!
Thanks Vera! I'm slow when it comes to techy things...I don't really know about "followers". Maybe you are right and I need to investigate this! Thanks for the kick in the pants!
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