Showing posts with label Russ McIntosh. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Russ McIntosh. Show all posts

Saturday, September 24, 2011

Insights from one of our artists, Russ McIntosh

Angelic Composition by Russ McIntosh

vertigoBlue by Russ McIntosh

Have you ever stared at a cloud and saw shapes and images in them? The essence of my art is for the viewer to look deep within my images to find something much more than what they originally saw upon the initial view of the pieces. The images I have created have many layers in them, and though at first glance the main composition does register with them, it is upon further reflection that the viewer can see "hidden images" that were originally unnoticeable.
MidnightDream by Russ McIntosh


                                                              
The approach I take with my artwork is very distinct, in that I incorporate numerous photographs into a very unique composition. Utilizing anywhere from six to two dozen images or more, I build a piece up. At times when layering the images, other images can be noticed, and I will adjust the highlights and shadows adding some digital paint to make the piece more cohesive. With a vivid imagination I try to present the essence of staring at clouds within my own artwork. If you look at the shadow shapes and highlights within the image, other objects will start to take focus.