American Gothic #3

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American Gothic #3

Lost along the road to nowhere, intrepid travellers watch daylight break over their existential mirage... ©2006, Michael Cook

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pastel image size 9.5 x 13" (24 x 33cm) unframed but matted to 16" x 20"
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Amanda Warzel 06 Mar 2008

This creates such a powerful mood, an overwhelming calm mixed with a few other emotions. This might be one of my favorite pieces ever.

Chas Sinklier

Chas Sinklier 23 Aug 2007

I don't know how you do it Michael - I can't even pick up a pastel without breaking it and going ick, ick, ick at the way it feels - though I do understand that there are pastel pencils, but I always press too hard and break 'em off and next thing you know they're sharpened down to nubs - good job I found the Mac all those years ago, eh? Great Image and the lighting is fanblinkingtastical!!! :0)

Betty Schwartz

Betty Schwartz 05 Mar 2007

It's an oddly compelling choice of subject. Quite intriguing and nicely done!

Michael Cook
Artist Reply: Thank you, Betty. It is somewhat peculiar, given that it could have been presented more aesthetically I suppose, but I found it compelling, as a scene, just the way it looked. But if you find this one "oddly compelling" you should see "American Gothic #6. Maybe that one is just "odd." (I don't think that's posted here, but can be found on my website, at Artinsight.com)
Christina Langman

Christina Langman 08 Apr 2006

This is wonderful... just amazing pastel work! Beautiful lighting - amazing.

Michael Cook
Artist Reply: Thank you, Christina. I just looked at your cat paintings, and am very, very impressed with your technique and abilities!
Anne Vis

Anne Vis 04 Apr 2006

Beautiful work, Michael! Great colors and lighting! Great atmosphere!

Michael Cook
Artist Reply: Thank you, Anne. The atmosphere and lighting is what this one is all about. Well, that, and the existential journey (one of many) across America.