Quite an interesting event. I haven't heard an official count, but would gues that over 1500 attended RAW's premier in Indianapolis. I had a great time meeting other artists and talking about my work. It was amusing that many couldn't find words to describe my off-beat characters and their stories. The most common comparison was "It reminds me of Tim Burton's work." I take this as quite a compliment since I have always been such a fan. Below is just a sampling of some of the work presented by other artists...enjoy!
Hooray for art shows! Hooray for a victorious evening! Display looked great ;)Glad it wasn't too dark in the place. I hope you were able to enjoy yourself!
And yeah...that Tim Burton thing...we've talked about it before. People just have no other reference when they are paying you a compliment in comparisons. I just smile and say thanks. Once someone actually compared my work to Edward Gorey which I thought was really cool but couldn't see the similarities. But regardless, gave me a break from the Burton reference ;)
I agree with all the great GF comments here. I'm glad you had such a terrific event to showcase your work at, and the display looked absolutely fantastic. Great use of lighting to create the right magical complement.
I don't think your work is deserving of comparisons. You have a voice as strong - if not stronger (given his recent work) - as Burton's. One day, some young artist is going to hear, "Like the new work. Very Shadow Farm..."
All in all, Bravo! Keep running down these events, Dave!
Hooray for art shows! Hooray for a victorious evening! Display looked great ;)Glad it wasn't too dark in the place. I hope you were able to enjoy yourself!
ReplyDeleteAnd yeah...that Tim Burton thing...we've talked about it before. People just have no other reference when they are paying you a compliment in comparisons. I just smile and say thanks. Once someone actually compared my work to Edward Gorey which I thought was really cool but couldn't see the similarities. But regardless, gave me a break from the Burton reference ;)
I agree with all the great GF comments here. I'm glad you had such a terrific event to showcase your work at, and the display looked absolutely fantastic. Great use of lighting to create the right magical complement.
ReplyDeleteI don't think your work is deserving of comparisons. You have a voice as strong - if not stronger (given his recent work) - as Burton's. One day, some young artist is going to hear, "Like the new work. Very Shadow Farm..."
All in all, Bravo! Keep running down these events, Dave!