I'm 61 years of age with no bodily piercing or tattoos, and I would never, ever be caught dead on a Harley. They scare me. But they are great, and I like their riders. These are monochromatic watercolors I did on 140lb cold press (no, I NEVER stretch or tape down my paper). The style was inspired by a 20th century chinese painter who worked from the 30's to about the early 70's. His black and white and minimalist color ink paintings were mostly of contemporary urban scenes. I paid $3 for his book in a used book store about 3 years ago.
(Bikers don't cotton to things foreign. That's why I have my quasi-chinese chop {not chopper!} and the Old Glory)
excellent,gotta love those choppers
ReplyDeletegood variation in edges en great movement too,admire the economical brush strokes
Thanks for visiting Rob. Did you find me off the comments page on Cooper's blog? I'm wowed by your daily race car blog...good show!
ReplyDeleteExcellent! Ditto everything that Rob I. said. I've always liked Chinese and Japanese art. Top one is my fav.
ReplyDeleteFirst time on your blog here...your biker paintings
ReplyDeleteare wonderful! I found you via Jason Waskey's blog.
Who is the Chinese painter you refer to?
Keep up the good work, these are awesome paintings.
Top one is my fav. too Silvina. Glad you like them.
ReplyDeleteSmall web/blog world, Leslie. I think almost a year ago I happened upon your website (I think it was), and was impressed with the spoon/face reflection paintings. I even put a few into my iphoto collection. And now, here you are commenting on my bad boys on bikes. I left a few remarks on your blog, and will definetly pay some more visits. The Chinese painter that inspired these watercolors is Chang Chien. The book is "Chang Chien Paintings" printed and I guess imported from China. It would be interesting to google him. Thanks for visiting!
ReplyDeleteCorrection for Leslie's eyes only. TOP SECRET!
ReplyDeleteLeslie: I spelled his name wrong. It's Chang Chieh.
Love these bikers David! The ink really helps to capture the energy and that "wild" attitude that seems to be inherent in bikers. These are alive, whereas the portrait you did of the kid feels feels lifeless....especially compared next to these. But I think subject matter has a lot to do with it as well.
ReplyDeleteGlad you like them Jared. Yea, can't compare subject matters, and I needed to take into consideration the grandparents with Ian's portrait. What I need are more edgy clients living on the fringe...do they spend much money on art?
ReplyDeleteTHANKS David! : )
ReplyDeleteI was finding painters with similar names, but not connecting the work with the inspiration!
Love, just love, the paintings, but I hate Harley's. God, what a frikkin' racket they make. Can't understand the urge to make so much noise, only explanation I have ever heard to account for it is a desire to draw attention to themselves and be seen in public with a large throbbing object between the legs. Underlying insecurity about penis size, of course. With gas so cheap, theres goes your peace and quiet...
ReplyDeleteClive: Some of the sweetest people are Harley riders, but...you're right!...they like to be seen in public with a throbbing object between their legs! But here's where you're dead wrong, Clive...Harley sales are down by 25%! I know that's not nearly the percentage rate you'd like to see, but it's a start.
ReplyDeleteI love these, David! Great gesture and abstraction.
ReplyDeleteThanks Jason!
ReplyDeleteWhat an original apprioach to this subject! Love them!
ReplyDeleteThanks William! I always appreciate a comment from the talented Painter of Blight.
ReplyDeleteI really like those, what a totally unexpected subject for the style - esp. with a Harley instead of a riceburner. But Harleys (and the English bikes) have all the style. Man you captured that second guy perfectly, and the third one almost looks like Capt. American. Live to Ride!
ReplyDeleteHey Nick: Thanks for the kind words. I was never able to market these very well. They languish in my studio. If ya know of anyone who might be interested, let me know. One of these days, I may sell via the internet. Again, thanks for the words, and, at the risk of being redundant, you do some great art work.
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