EXIT

This is one of the bridge paintings that probably won't be seen in my schools exhibition. Why? Well I guess the colours and the subject ended up being a bit too "pretty" in an old-lady-in-a-flowery-hat kinda way.

But that doesn't meant that I don't like this painting, oh no. I like it very much. I remember being very angry and exhausted when painting this. I'm glad it's my final weekend before the images go to print so I can take it easier when it comes to painting. (note: this means that maybe I'll paint only 8hrs/day for a few days)

I can't believe the amounts off bullshit and prejudice I've had to endure because I'm doing my final year work digitally. I'm so glad I got a very VERY good teacher to support me through all this. I never wanted to annoy anyone with my technique. I just want to paint pretty pictures. I try not care about people who still think I just press a button and paintings come flying out of a computer. Even worse are the types who think all digital art is painted on photographs. Just what would be the point of that I ask? A painting shouldn't be compared to a photograph because a good artist can use brush strokes , colour and his imagination to create images and rhythm that can be something totally unique.

Sorry if this sounds angry but after that I guess I won't have to tell you what the title "EXIT" means.

I designed this for big print size so there are plenty of detail you can't see. I used oil pastels to create layers of contrasting colours to give more weight to important areas. I should post some details in my future journal or something.

Original resolution is 10 000x 7000+ pixels. at 500dpi.

There's actually a story behind some tree shapes but I'm running out of your reader patience, at least my parents will get it...maybe.

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