Reflections

Did you ever wonder why artists painted such obsessively realistic still-lifes, including shiny objects?  Apparently because it's simply an absorbing task to trick the eye into seeing distorted reflections by using only flat color.  This is the newest Chrismon I've completed:


8 comments:

Grim said...

That's extraordinary. The effect is quite striking.

Tom said...

It is. That's lovely.

Cassandra said...

I can only echo Grim and Tom - you are an artist, Tex!

raven said...

Very nice work!

Texan99 said...

Thanks, everyone! I'm really lost in the pleasure of this beadwork.

jaed said...

Wonderful!

Ymar Sakar said...

The aO

http://gnosticwarrior.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/alpha-omega-jesus.jpg

Texan99 said...

That's beautiful, Y. That may have to be my next project!