Meat House

[Shinkasuru]

These last few studies you posted are beautiful renderings. You talk about telling a story and I feel these paintings all have a story hidden within them. They are all wonderful, but I am especially struck by the middle one with the origami and the scribbled note. I have been thinking a lot lately about telling a story with my art. I'm reminded of Michael Hampton discussing how to tell a story through a gesture drawing. In the past that is something I have missed in my art work. My medium was sculpting and I would come up with these interesting creatures and characters, but aside from looking "cool," none of them had a back story. I think that is very important when creating anything, be it a sculpture, a still life painting, or a concept environment.

I like your simple use of primary colors. My only question (and not yet a criticism) is for the painting with the small table and two chairs, was it your intention to not develop the background? I don't think I mind it since the table and chairs is the focal point; however, after looking at the painting for a minute, it started to look to me like the table and chairs with the stone block beneath are floating in space. What that a look you were going for?

I really like the solitary pink flower in the small vase. It sets the mood and creates wonder in my mind. Who will be sitting down to enjoy these hot drinks? Two lovers? A husband and wife of 50 years? Or two friends about to bicker of who has achieved greater heights in life.

Your paintings are subtle but sharp with detail and overflowing with story. Nice studies!