The Official Status Update Thread #200 Let the thaw begin. Please.

[GregD]

Mom, I would like to know the story behind your new avatar.

 

[rkwhyte2]

Morning Greg, Mom, Gman

 

[mom45]

Mom, I would like to know the story behind your new avatar.

My son's work....here is what he posted on FB to go with the photos.

For as long as I can remember, I've enjoyed drawing portraits of people. Not necessarily the traditionally forward-facing portrait, but one using the loosest meaning of the word. Last year, I painted my first anthropomorphic work and I haven't really looked back since. It stemmed because I really wanted to paint the dog, Klaus, but reeeally didn't want to just paint a dog on the wall. So I found a pose that I felt really represented his true nature, made a setting and color palette to match it, and the rest is history.
I know many people do work with animal heads on human bodies, and though I don't know what their intentions with this are, here's mine:
When I paint a particular person in a pose, I'm limiting the relatability of the audience. Whether it's the hair, eye, or skin color, someone is going to form more of a connection with a human portrait. It's the reason why I painted the girl in my one Istanbul mural without a head. Alternatively, I can (and do) replace that head with an animal that best fits the human being painted. This way, I can still depict the emotion and personality that I want, and it's left open for everyone else. Everyone will have their own thoughts on a dog, moose, fox, or goat, and it creates a whole new collection of responses to the subject matter beyond what I initially planned. New stories and interpretations

 

[GLOCKMAN23C]

Rainbox good.

 

[GregD]

Mom, I just knew there would be an interesting story!

 

[mom45]

I just updated the thread about his travels with several sketches and a few other paintings. I have been bad about my updates. He is updating his FB more often so I will try to do better.

I guess I will go out and play in the dirt a bit. It sounds like I am going to LaPorte with the hubby this afternoon. We have been invited for a fire and cocktails with our friends tonight so we'll see how long hubby is able to stay awake for that.

It is nice to see the sun today!

GG the cat appears to have claimed us. He/she is getting braver every day and loves a bowl of Fancy Feast in the morning. I'll be glad when we can catch it and get it to the vet. I don't know if it is a boy or girl, but we need to get that fixed so no babies appear. The left back leg is also not being used so that should probably be checked out.

 

[GregD]

Very nice cat !
Glad you watch over them so well!

 

[mom45]

It looks pretty healthy and isn't going away so I guess it is ours. I tried to sit on the bench a few feet away from the bowl this morning, but it wasn't going to come up to eat until I was back in the house. It was okay that I was by the door, but that door had to be between us. It no longer runs into the garage as soon as we walk out of the house though so that is progress.

 

[GregD]

That is nice that another kitty has picked you.

 

[GregD]

It is 64* and sunny

I need to be outside!

 

[GLOCKMAN23C]

Tint guy looked at the brow, said he'd fix it, asked me to bring it back Tuesday.

 

[red_zr24x4]

Taking a break from painting, I might go work on cleaning the garage while this round dries

 

[SEIndSAM]

Batesville is 68* and light cloud.........

 

[rkwhyte2]

65 * and mostly sunny here.

 

[chocktaw2]

It is 64* and sunny

I need to be outside!

Bday party to go to in a little bit. Being held outside. Afternoon folks.

 

[doddg]

67* or 69* here (depending on what app I use)

convertible top down
summer tires on

But here I sit "chatting" with Comcast online.
Having to deal with ATT's bill going up.

 

[red_zr24x4]

Painting is done!
Taking a little break, then on to flooring

 

[target64]

 

[SEIndSAM]

 

[churchmouse]

Man what a busy day.
Tired dirty and sweaty. Yes sweaty and it was OK.

Rainbox and Mexican carry out from our favorite Mexicans up the street.