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Discover the power of your positive emotions
TUTORIAL
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(Above: Portrait created by transforming images of emotion into shapes and colours painted on photograph of pencil drawing of the actor.) The information in this tutorial is designed to give you another perspective on life. It will enable you to see others in a different light, a more understanding light. It will show you that YOU can create art. No digital enhancements are used. You will discover the power of your positive emotions. It is not intended to replace traditional courses in art education but to encourage you to think beyond the technical requirements when creating art. Moreover, those who are not pursuing a career in the visual arts, those who are creative in other fields, will benefit from this tutorial. Notman teaches unorthodox ways of creating art that encourages people to look at life differently, to find alternative solutions to problems and to discover the power of positive emotions. The content is suitable for exhibition in art schools and art museums. It is suitable for everyone over the age of 14. If you have any questions please send the editor an email. editor@cressidastransformations.com
(Above portrait: B&W print, painted with oils)
It is suggested you print out the following and study it at your leisure. It should be read thoroughly before sending for the tutorial.
SEE your potential THROUGH ART
Photography combined with painting is the medium through which the author shares her belief that we can all create art. In so doing, she maintains that we can realise our potential in other fields of endeavour. Students learn a new craft and use their imaginations as never before. They create images never thought possible and transform feelings and emotions into visual expressions. Moreover, they discover that emotions have a profound influence on creativity.
For many years the author has been interested in the subject of emotion in respect of creativity. In recent years scientists have discovered that chemicals of emotion released from the brain (and elsewhere) influence a person's creativity.
Combining photography and painting is art. The techniques taught are instruments through which you learn to empower emotions, gain peace, tranquillity and equilibrium in your life. How can this be? Creating art is therapeutic and promotes self-esteem. Students study themselves and others and thus gain understanding through art. They see themselves in a new light.
Many great artists have asked, "Where did that image (or words, music) come from? It came from nowhere." They imply that perhaps someone 'from the other side' did the creating. A medium, perhaps? No. The artist did the creating. It came from the subconscious. The author believes there are images in everyone's subconscious awaiting the opportunity to be manifested in one artistic form or another. Most of us know the feeling of first love. It is beautiful. Combining photography and painting is a medium through which to manifest images stored in the subconscious.
This tutorial begins with a fascinating experiment involving light. A strong beam of artificial light is thrown upon a card on which paint has been haphazardly applied. The card - the paint still wet - is photographed. The photograph reveals that artificial light has sifted an entirely different - and more appealing - image from the one seen in daylight.
The author uses this as an analogy. The subconscious mind stores sounds, images, thoughts ... Sometimes, the conscious mind delves into the subconscious and transforms a stored sound, image or thought into art. The result, some might feel, is art that came from nowhere!
Another exercise shows how a photograph of a piece of fabric arranged into many folds, is transformed into an interesting piece of art. If one gazes at the photograph, recognisable shapes leap into view. These are highlighted with paint. The eye seems to sift shapes from the folded fabric that frequently have some significance to the artist.
The style of painting is impressionism. The style contrasts superbly with the realism of a photograph on which it is painted. Oil paint - straight from the tube - is rubbed onto a photographic print using a finger as the tool. Today artist's oil paints are generally non-toxic and quite safe on the skin.
You will soon discover that much emphasis is placed on emotion in the creation of art. Kathleen Notman has written extensively on the subject and it is imperative that you understand what emotion is. Her discoveries are empirical yet some scientists have reached similar conclusions.
Scientists have discovered much about emotion. Emotion is real. With a highly sophisticated microscope scientists can actually see it. They have discovered that chemicals of emotion are released from the brain, and elsewhere, and travel throughout the Mind/Body. Deeply felt emotion influences our creativity - the convincing way the fine actor transforms him/herself into another character so that sometimes there is even a physical resemblance, is just one example. Tests have been made on such actors before and after a performance revealing the chemical changes within their bodies. Knowing this, we can understand the effects of deeply felt emotion on other aspects of our lives.
"Purple Patch"
This portrait began as a black and white photographic print. What does it mean? What does the term "purple patch" mean? Why does the subject look so superior?
A portrait must have meaning for it to make an impact on the viewer. These things you will learn in the above tutorial. You will discover how to create a portrait of significance by combining photography and painting.
"Dancing party for Gyp the Dog"
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