From the Artist: Angry Angels is my reaction to some shocking news I received, about a little boy in my family, aged three, who was stolen and is in danger! The authorities were finally roused to act. The pictured angels (like battle-weary combat soldiers) are both Angry and Sad over how humans abuse their young. I painted it fast, yesterday and today. It could be redone and better organized, but in this raw state it does express anguish over those of us who "devour our own young".
From the Painting Guide: I think that anyone looking at your painting will recognize it was painted with great emotion, even without knowing what motivated you to paint it.
Things to Consider When Looking at This Painting:
Composition: To me this is a painting of three parts, the words on the right, the two figures on the left, and the three faces across the top. I'm not convinced that the three work together because the latter part is in such a different style to the other two parts. There's loads going on in terms of colors, brushwork, and the faces that emerge as you look closely. By contrast the other two parts, set against plain red backgrounds, seem empty.
I wonder what the painting would look like if the red backgrounds were made as busy as the part with the angels' faces. If the two figures and words were kept as they are, they'd likely stand out enough from a busy background to still draw your attention.
From the Painting Guide: I think that anyone looking at your painting will recognize it was painted with great emotion, even without knowing what motivated you to paint it.
Things to Consider When Looking at This Painting:
Composition: To me this is a painting of three parts, the words on the right, the two figures on the left, and the three faces across the top. I'm not convinced that the three work together because the latter part is in such a different style to the other two parts. There's loads going on in terms of colors, brushwork, and the faces that emerge as you look closely. By contrast the other two parts, set against plain red backgrounds, seem empty.
I wonder what the painting would look like if the red backgrounds were made as busy as the part with the angels' faces. If the two figures and words were kept as they are, they'd likely stand out enough from a busy background to still draw your attention.