St.Michaels Fantasy
Oct 21, 2017 06:30:01 #
This composite is unashamedly based on a Turner etching - I've used his general composition and stretched the thing (literally in places) with a bit of 'artist's licence'.
Studying The Master's work and visiting some of his local viewpoints made me realise that scale, perspective and distance were changed quite freely in order to achieve the look he wanted. Simply taking a photograph from the same spot certainly didn't produce a similar effect. So, here, I've sort of 'gone for it'. It's not meant to be a replica, just a similar composition using my own images. Your thoughts on the result appreciated. I've included the etching so you can see where I'm coming from, and a shot of the mount as it really is for comparison - the ferryman is the first of day and is edging his boat along the very narrow channel to the large rock in my composite where, as the tide rises, he collects his passengers. Hope someone has the time for all this!
Studying The Master's work and visiting some of his local viewpoints made me realise that scale, perspective and distance were changed quite freely in order to achieve the look he wanted. Simply taking a photograph from the same spot certainly didn't produce a similar effect. So, here, I've sort of 'gone for it'. It's not meant to be a replica, just a similar composition using my own images. Your thoughts on the result appreciated. I've included the etching so you can see where I'm coming from, and a shot of the mount as it really is for comparison - the ferryman is the first of day and is edging his boat along the very narrow channel to the large rock in my composite where, as the tide rises, he collects his passengers. Hope someone has the time for all this!
Oct 21, 2017 06:47:50 #
In the light of reality's repeated refusal to conform to our wishes, we have to concede that sometimes reality needs a bit of a nudge in the right direction. Adding enhancements to a story isn't the same as fabricating a story from start to finish.
Oct 21, 2017 06:56:17 #
R.G. wrote:
In the light of reality's repeated refusal to conform to our wishes, we have to concede that sometimes reality needs a bit of a nudge in the right direction. Adding enhancements to a story isn't the same as fabricating a story from start to finish.
True, but maybe that's where my lack of imagination lets the scheme of things down!
Thanks for commenting RG.
Oct 21, 2017 11:07:08 #
I cannot but believe that Turner would be consummately thrilled that his memorable image should become the touchstone for such conscientious and skillful replication using elements of digitally captured reality.
A truly remarkable accomplishment and tribute to a great artist whose images have come to be recognized as among the most fine examples of landscape fine art.
Dave
A truly remarkable accomplishment and tribute to a great artist whose images have come to be recognized as among the most fine examples of landscape fine art.
Dave
Oct 21, 2017 11:24:07 #
magnetoman wrote:
This composite is unashamedly based on a Turner et... (show quote)
As with film, art often calls for the suspension of disbelief.
In this case the fully rigged sailboats are a bit of a stretch in what is clearly rough weather. I think I would have taken a reef in those sails or, better yet, kept the boat at the dock.
Oct 21, 2017 13:42:18 #
Uuglypher wrote:
I cannot but believe that Turner would be consummately thrilled that his memorable image should become the touchstone for such conscientious and skillful replication using elements of digitally captured reality.
A truly remarkable accomplishment and tribute to a great artist whose images have come to be recognized as among the most fine examples of landscape fine art.
Dave
A truly remarkable accomplishment and tribute to a great artist whose images have come to be recognized as among the most fine examples of landscape fine art.
Dave
Well, I reckon he’d have been using Photoshop if he’d been here now Dave - cheating with the rest of us!
Unfortunately he didn’t offer a coloured version of this particular composition, although he did with other versions of course, and he wasn’t alone with the fantasy bit, most artists seem to exaggerate a little.
Must admit he didn’t do much that I don’t like.
Now I must try to get more creative, copying doesn’t really satisfy - but it’s great practice!
Many thanks for commenting.
Oct 21, 2017 13:44:38 #
selmslie wrote:
As with film, art often calls for the suspension of disbelief.
In this case the fully rigged sailboats are a bit of a stretch in what is clearly rough weather. I think I would have taken a reef in those sails or, better yet, kept the boat at the dock.
In this case the fully rigged sailboats are a bit of a stretch in what is clearly rough weather. I think I would have taken a reef in those sails or, better yet, kept the boat at the dock.
Yes, got to agree with you- I’ll have a word with my man!
Thanks for looking, it’s appreciated.
Oct 22, 2017 10:38:32 #
To my eyes a job well done. imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. In this day and age a little fantasy can go a to long way.
A painter has his brushes to create fantasy. For the photographer it is call Photoshop.
A painter has his brushes to create fantasy. For the photographer it is call Photoshop.
Oct 22, 2017 11:04:27 #
Thanks for your comments - I reckon Mr.T would have used Ps had it been around when he was.
Oct 23, 2017 11:18:34 #
has the feeling of Turner for sure! Yes, full sail and big ship a little extreme, and the folk pulling on the boat need more angle and urgency, but having said all that - I LOVE IT. I like the dark smoky sky and the bright splash of light on the beached boat and splashing wave. Your work keeps getting better and better.
Thank you also for including the etching and the mundane every day shot. It opens the eye that Turner used artistic license for drama and really "stretched" things! The flat little island became an all seeing monster mountain and the flat water turned into a raging storm.
It left me with a couple of thoughts about Turner, one being "what was he smoking?", and another being "besides awesome painting, What an imagination he has! - he depicts eternal struggle against the raging elements".
Thank you also for including the etching and the mundane every day shot. It opens the eye that Turner used artistic license for drama and really "stretched" things! The flat little island became an all seeing monster mountain and the flat water turned into a raging storm.
It left me with a couple of thoughts about Turner, one being "what was he smoking?", and another being "besides awesome painting, What an imagination he has! - he depicts eternal struggle against the raging elements".
Oct 23, 2017 12:14:40 #
pfrancke wrote:
has the feeling of Turner for sure! Yes, full sai... (show quote)
Glad you looked Piet and, yes, you’ve certainly spotted some of the shortcomings. To some extent it was availability as I try to use only my own shots, so it can be limiting. I probably need to get more organised and shoot for the project.
Turner was, in my opinion, way ahead of his contemporaries - in terms of skill and imagination, but I guess it’s all down to the viewer. For those that like a bog-standard landscape executed with perfection Constable may be their man.
For me, Turner’s progression into Impressionism is just fine, I like everything along the way as well. Oh for just a touch of that imagination!
Oct 24, 2017 21:18:28 #
magnetoman wrote:
This composite is unashamedly based on a Turner et... (show quote)
This is another fine effort. You give credit to Turner for being your inspiration; but you have added your own touches to the image. I think it works as a tribute to the master as well as a showcase for your imagination and creativity.
Erich
Oct 25, 2017 05:08:16 #
ebrunner wrote:
This is another fine effort. You give credit to Turner for being your inspiration; but you have added your own touches to the image. I think it works as a tribute to the master as well as a showcase for your imagination and creativity.
Erich
Erich
Thanks for that Erich, I appreciate you looking-in.
Oct 25, 2017 10:30:39 #
magnetoman wrote:
This composite is unashamedly based on a Turner et... (show quote)
Dave, your composites keep getting better and better !!! I know nothing of the artist this was based on, but I do find it interesting how we are so inspired by the work of others to create our own fantasy of art. I love every bit of this image and don't see any flaw whatsoever. I'm inspired by your work and it really encourages me to do more myself. Thanks for sharing your work of art. I look forward to future projects from you.
Dave
Oct 25, 2017 12:05:45 #
Thank you Dave, pleased you get it.
If you Google JMWT you’ll see what a huge artist he was. Can also recommend the film ‘Mr. Turner’ where you can see his relationship with some of his contemporaries. Fortunately he left a lot of his work including sketch books to the nation.
If you Google JMWT you’ll see what a huge artist he was. Can also recommend the film ‘Mr. Turner’ where you can see his relationship with some of his contemporaries. Fortunately he left a lot of his work including sketch books to the nation.
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