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Title
Chopstix
Artist
Ken Powers
Medium
Painting - Watercolor On Paper
Description
Everyone has seen the paintings of the roses on a piano keyboard symbolizing romance, etc... But, does this really motivate a child to practice. I don't think so. Driven by humor, this piece was originally going to be titled "I thought I told you to practice." After running the idea past a friend of mine, he suggested calling it "Chopstix." Although, he wanted me to add a couple severed fingers to the piece which is not really my style. I opted to leave the fingers out of the painting despite his insistence. The piece is painted with 18th century reproduction watercolor paint on Arches 140# paper.
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April 23rd, 2009
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San Jose, CA - United States
As a piano player I found this image very scary (ha) but wonderfully twisted and amusing. Great work.
Helsinki, UU - Finland
For get the notes! But do not use this one You are much better artist with the fingers. :)
Minnetonka, MN - United States
Love the humor, Ken! Your work is always outstanding and I love to study your technique and style.
Ken Powers replied:
Thank you Nan! The original of this piece has been sold to a piano player in North Carolina. I'm not sure if he is using it to frighten his students or not! LOL
Canaan Lake, NY - United States
Forget the piano.. everybody wants to learn THE MUSICAL SAW! a great depiction of rarely appreciated instrument. vf
Willits, CA - United States
Great composition, mystery...I love all of the neutralized colors in your work, so nice to look at!!
Ken Powers replied:
Thank you Sheri! I used all 18th century reproduction natural pigment paints for most of this series.
Phoenix, AZ - United States
Ken, Oh My Goodness.. Outstanding work! Excellent use of color.. You are a Master at watercolors! fav.vt
Greenville, SC - United States
Ken, the unusual perspective on this is perfect! Your artwork constantly challenges me to see things differently, and this is no exception. The originality of this piece makes it so refreshing!
Huntsville, AL - United States
Hello Ken ! I saw your pic on Facebook today and came over to see what you've been up to. I really like this piano scene.......shows lots of creativity and talent ! You are assembling an "original body of work," and I foresee success for you. Your friend, Larry
Gateshead, Ty - United Kingdom
Superb painting as ever, Ken. textures and your usual signature style are all there. The reflection is hard to do i such a complex and repetitive piece. You've succeeded impressively here. I Think is this is one of my favourites. And the write up is fascinating. I have uploaded a very dark piece on rb, which symbolises my plight at present. Sometimes it helps to be a little shocking now again. I think it does us good.
Bullaburra, NS - Australia
wonderful painting Ken....love the idea and painted perfectly..brought a smile to my face!
De Kalb, TX - United States
Of course I just love the perspective of this piece...love the play in the title...provocative to say the least....but I especially lappreciate the hinge of the piano. Super nice!!!!
Smithfield, VA - United States
Ken, your amazing artistic talent and great sense of humor go together very well. Your fan, Anne
Janesville , Wi - United States
Oh, My! This painting really struck an emotional chord OUCH! since I have been procrastinating having my piano tuned and it is beginning to be painful to play it of late. I put it off because it is an extra expense, but it just can't wait any longer. This painting seems both comical and a bit bizarre in an amusing way. Your skills at eliciting an emotional response in all your paintings shows the depth of your skills. I am fascinated with the number of your paintings that show doors, locks, keys, doorknobs. I appreciate your comments on my rose painting. Thanks, Ken. Marsha
Winchelsea, Ea - United Kingdom
Thank you Ken for your comments. What I'm aiming for in my work at the moment is an exploration of the effect of light on surfaces and I find gouache as a medium helpful in that it lets me build up the surface slowly. At the same time, as gouache has good opacity it helps create an effect of depth. Thanks again and best wishes.
Medford, NJ - United States
Stunning work Ken! Love the angle in which this piece is painted, and every thing about this painting works -- Excellent my friend! . ......Joe
Arcadia, MO - United States
Ahhh, a sight for sore eyes. This piece works very nicely. Very nice composition; works nice as surreal or abstract art. But I definitely won't be venturing my fingers to try out that keyboard!!!
Covington, Oh - United States
The colors, shading, reflections & the perspective are all wonderful in this piece. And I love the title. Please allow me to be the first to say thanks for omitting the fingers. :)
Manitowoc, Wi - United States
Ken, this is very nice! I love the composition and the way you handled the reflection. You have a great sense of humor.
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