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A Whole Note Break by ~forsythia:iconforsythia:

Categories Traditional Art > Paintings > Surreal

©2005-2009 ~forsythia
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Watercolor 18 X24 (inches)

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~createdbylope Jul 15, 2005, 6:29:20 AM
The thing that popped out at me was the footprints either leading out to the sea or coming in from the sea. There are no people in this and the only hint we have that people exist in this surreal world are the footprints. It made me wonder where that person is, maybe why they have gone off to sea after playing on the piano and if they will ever come back to land.
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~maetelle Jul 15, 2005, 11:51:23 AM
What a fascinating title and idea. I'm a music major and I have to say, I just LOVE this. I love that the tree is growing out of (or into!) the piano and there are footprints leading away from (or to!) the piano, and all the ambiguities besides. How amazing.
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*tiamat9 Jul 15, 2005, 2:50:22 PM
Beautifully done. I really like the details and style. The concept of the piece is very well thought out. Lovely subtle colors.

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"A paranoid is someone who knows a little of what's going on"-
William S. Burroughs

*TheExquisiteCorpse
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*sumajarong Jul 15, 2005, 5:58:42 PM
What a wonderful image..where do you get such ideas? And then you execute them so brilliantly. :+fav:

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"Learn the rules so you know how to break them properly." The Dalai Lama
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~trichomonas Jul 15, 2005, 6:15:29 PM
Wow.... I LOVE THIS!!!!!!!!! +fav

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"I'm not going to die glamorously. I'll probably be eating a Twinkie, take a bite, and fall over."~Billy Corgan

"I use music as some kind of weird salvation to get away from life."~Billy Corgan
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~forsythia Jul 15, 2005, 6:34:41 PM
It is great to hear that I can please musicians with my painting. I only play piano for fun. :)

You can think both ways, in / out and from / to. The tree might be growing out of the piano if you are inspired during the break, and the tree also can be growing into the piano if you take a real long break. ;) The footprints also can be leading away from or to the beach. It depends on where you think you can have the break. Of course, I have certain directions for both issues, but I think it all depends on the viewers' minds. :)
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~forsythia Jul 15, 2005, 6:37:18 PM
Thanks for the thoughtful comment. I think you should ask yourself where the person is. ;)
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~forsythia Jul 15, 2005, 6:58:37 PM
Thanks, buddy.
Where do I get ideas...? hmm... I actually never thought about it.
I think it is like this. If I look at such things, for example like a piano, I usually start combine things around the object in my head. It is kind of difficult to explain why and how I am inspired by them. Because although I have passed the tree thousands times before, I never thought that I would paint it. I when I see ordinary stuff, "sometimes" it looks different to me. =P
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`kolaboy Jul 15, 2005, 9:35:29 PM
Keyboard instruments (piano, organ, harmonium) always fascinate me. As I am now working on a keyboard related piece, I can appreciate this even more. I really like the fact that you don't feel the need to explain every detail, but leave it to the imagination of the viewer.
A very rich and beautiful piece, evocative of half forgotten melodies, and dreams of concertos faintly heard over the song of the waves.

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:bulletblue:Foxy Faced Charles should not be underestimated. :bulletblue:
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~forsythia Jul 16, 2005, 5:39:36 AM
Yay, I certainly look forward to seeing your next work! :D
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