Motor Head
posted: March 9, 2010
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With no expectations, what kind of image do you compose for a techno Bay Area couple that loves motorcycles, sports cars, ball gowns, good wine and other fun things like fairies and video games?. First, I tried to sell them 2 works on paper for the price of a painting. They didn't go for that and wanted something physically substantial , a painting. I don't consider myself a painter but more of a printmaker but I had a blast making this piece. I hope that my final art will challenge their expectations .
Oil on birch panel | 24" x 31"
Oil on birch panel | 24" x 31"
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Victor Juhasz March 9, 2010
You're funny, Richard. I feel confident they will be charmed.
David Flaherty March 9, 2010
Really Nice Richard! At first I thought this was a post by motor-man Frasier!
Dale March 9, 2010
You're a painter now Richard. I like it.
Joseph Fiedler March 9, 2010
What kind of image? Your kind!
Doug Fraser March 9, 2010
OK! I honed in on this as soon as the Drawger page loaded. The heads & barrels are looking good, but that carburetor is looking a bit like a maze. I would think that it would represent the thoughts and brain of the character. Love the line drawing, and the painting looks as though you had a fun time. You avoided floating the valves, good on you.
Hey Flaherty, it's Fraser. What is it with Americans,... Frasier? Just elbowing ya', HA. Ali did respect the guy, I suppose I should be flattered. Oops that was Frazier! my bad. Sorry Smokin' Joe.
Richard Downs March 9, 2010
Hi Vic, Thank you and I hope so, actually, it's a done deal and all is good!
Davey, Thank you my friend.
Dale, That feels good, thx!
Joe, Yes, but private commissions always bring on the doubt.
Dougie, My brother is a Dougie so I can't help myself. I knew you'd call me on that carburetor, I had to fill that space up with something so I filled it with tubes, I also justified the design as brain thoughts (didn't want to leave that space empty!). Thanks, guys!.
Steve Wacksman March 10, 2010
I'm all over this one, Dick. I dig the way the cylinder heads kinda represent a giant powdered wig. At least that's what I see.
That couple should be delighted.
Richard Downs March 10, 2010
Hey Steve, Thank you!. When I first read your comment I thought you said, "Power Wig". But , a powdered white engine,, hmmm?, that would look cool.
