False complexity in the house.

I really like the picture ok? I dunno why. Feels PHOTOGRAPHIC.

Haha 'False complexity' what?

and I tried really hard on the lighting XD

thanks!

Well!! Technically we'd still be able to see the full detail in the tower even in its shadow I think! :>

But I still like it because it does feel realistic even though under the microscope, it isn't.

c.c; Sorry if this sounds kinda like an underhanded insult.. It isn't.

hehe it's cool.

I was gonna put something there... but I like it the way it is. that and the laziness has something in the decision lol

I think the lack of details in the shadow hints at atmospherics. The image has a very "eastern" feel to it... kinda like a zen garden-- negative space surrounding focal points of cotemplation. This image fits Grisser's quintessential style. He sees an image as a complete scene and often puts a self-referencing character in as an observer. If you look back, he's there watching Orcs DDR, hiding behind rocks, on computer monitors, ect... Here we have two observers, a small lizard and a large tortise. The juxtaposition of the two ovservers could indicate a mixed reference to the self as they both share the same view as the viewer (and in Grisser's case the viewer's POV is often the same as his own, creating a sense of intamacy). Here we have the small, short-lived lizzard and the tortise, which s known for longgevity. There is also the large tree and the seasoal grass which already looks to be nearing the end of its lifespan. I'd argue that these creatures convey the message "I am small and insignificant, but I am also part of something greater." There are two monuments depicted, one obviously european and another appearing to be more souteast-asian in inspiration. While I am unsure of the symbolism of the tower, the headstone speaks strongly of the finite timespan of human lives. We know the artist has a strong sense of negative space so it is important to look at how he treats his subject matter in regaurds to this. The tree and tower/pillar both go beyond the scope of the canvas, which implies that they subject matter they represent is also beyond the full comprehension of the artist. As stated before there is a monumental gradeur invoked by the lack of detail in the tower. This omission of deatails in the shade only helps to forward the notion of it representing somthing immense and yet not fully understood.
Finally the sky is in a cool hue contrasting to the warm hues of the earth-baised objects... it could signify something different altogether that only the tower and the tortise-tree are connected to.

So, in this picture the artist, Grisser, conveys his notion of himself of an observer as well as the sense of awe towards the human condition....


Hehehe... I just wanted to do a snobby critique. ^_^

ok

This art rocks. *chuckles*

Lol. you added more detail.... I was going to suggest you ad to the tree, but that looks cooler. Very artistic. :D

Nice scenery, Grisser! ROWR.

kinda remids me of something you'd see on biteycastle.com

Great colors picked, they work so well with the objects in the piece. :3

That's just lovely. Is it a vector work?

I wish it was, but by the time I realize I should have used Vector, I was already in too far :3

wow

I love the colours on this one!

this one and the other (treasure) are perfect togedda!! =)

and all she was was a dream?

It's so serene...

Tortoise for the win! ^_^ Love the feel of the whole image.

amazing!