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hever — Fun and Games in the Neuro Lab
Published: 2006-04-15 09:01:06 +0000 UTC; Views: 4928; Favourites: 61; Downloads: 250
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I've noticed the image does not translate well onto the computer because of its scale. It's really disheartening that I am unable to share the piece how it should be viewed. To see it in the context of the gallery, click here: [link]Oil on Canvas
The size is 5 x 6 feet.
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Winner of the Winnifred Cutler Purchase Prize Award, Cash Award for Painting, and Circle Graphic Award.
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This painting has so much detail to it, you keep looking at it and discover more. I love the "old days" feeling it brings, it's so unique!
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I'm an oil painter myself, and I have to say I really love this piece
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Very good oil painting, a true rarity, and a beautiful one at that. its definately deserved the awards ^^
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I really like the setting up of it and colors. I feel like this would look better as a photograph since there's so much going on. But since there's so much going on it makes it a great painting. nice job
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even though the photo doesn't do it justice, i still like it. its...quirky to me.
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thanks very much for the fav
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Well, painting is not my forte. Oddly I'm reminded a little of el greco - it's not in the colours, or indeed the subject, I suppose it must be in the wavy line. The again Chagall comes to mind and also Chaim Soutine. Though I guess it must be a little irritating to be constantly referenced against the work of others.
I don't know quite what to make of this. It has an intimate, interior feeling - exactly where is the light coming from to throw such a shadow up the wall? All those references to hanging dangling strands - the tapes hanging from shelf and table; the plumbline held by the sharply suited figure in the foreground, the trailing cables behind him, even the tracks on the printers output - all subtly hinting at the nerves and synapses of the poor bemused subject to which the fun and games allude. And what's behind the exact alignment of eyeline and head angle of both subject and experimentor?
Is ~hever playing mind games?
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When don't I play mind games
Thank you so much for taking the time to give such an in-depth analysis of my painting. It shows that you really examined it and cared enough to put thought behind your comment. That's what makes creating art worthwhile.
I've been told that this piece holds qualities similar to Manet...I'm not a fan of Manet and rather turned to Eakins' work for inspiration (primarily my favorite painting, The Gross Clinic. Funnily enough, both Manet and Eakins were followers of Velasquez, so perhaps it is that common element shining through. For compositional components, I looked to Vermeer and drew from The Love Letter and Girl Asleep at a Table.
How you interpret the scene is entirely up to you. I majored in psychology and I worked in this lab...the book on the table is my lab manual which was written by my professor and titled "Fun and Games in the Neuro Lab". The chair of the psychology department was concerned that the painting would maybe project a negative image of the profession....but that's really up to the viewer. Either way, it's all just fun and games
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I'm not familiar with Eakins - but hey isn't Google a wonderful thing. I took a look at The Gross Clinic, and the other Vermeers. I can see where you have got inspiration for the colouring and most obviously, the motif of the doorway framing a further element of the image deeper into the painting.
As for your departmental head's fears, there is maybe something in the absence of natural light that could be seen to suggest an unholy experiment conducted in some subterranean and secret location, but I'm sure all psychologists apply only the highest of medical ethics in their work, don't they...?
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Of course. Now a days, you have to get any research ideas approved by a committee and you have to get certification by taking a research ethics test. It's a lot of paperwork in order to get something moving, but it's all in the interest of safety. But I will admit that the best data has come from experiments done before there were strictly enforced APA ethical guidelines--in turn, it's created a kind of stigma associated with psychological research. Fascinating stuff though.
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No place for Dr Moreau any more then?
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Oh my goodness. This is incredible. The oils are so smooth, and the mood of this picture is beautiful. Fabulous lighting and color. Favorite.
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you did i really good job on the lighting, keep up the good work!
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This looks so good! You've got some talent, you.
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wooow, really impressioning!
it looks so real, the shades are so well done and all the objects are just amazing!
the top of the body of the first guy is kinda weird tho cause it doesnt make it really realistic but its really well done !
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this is reallie neat.. i like the wayy the man is so crooked and looks like he's got a screw loose 
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Hiya, this deviation is featured in my 'yellow' journal which can be found here [link]
Thanks
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really great work, I love the details and the colours are fantastic.
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I like the warm atmosphere created by the light, and the shadow of the man is well done,
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That's amazing, the detail is stunning and I like how the foreground is quite old school [reminds me of Sherlock Holmes], while the back room has a more modern feel
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Absolutely amazing. The colours are great and there is amazing attention to detail. Congrats on all the awards ^_^
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Very nice work! Colours are great and so is concept.
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Can't help but laugh at the title!
It seems a little creepy in way...
Your a brilliant artist!
Wonderful work!!
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The painting is named after the title of the lab manual my professor wrote for my neuroscience class (this is a painting of the lab I worked in and the book on the table is my lab manual). Psychology is fun as well as creepy
And thanks so much for the fav and watch!
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Wow. very nice work. That's a really effective use of shading, especially with oils. I also like your choice to use more of a sepia-tone lighting. That and the nice composition really sets the mood.
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Thanks so much
And thanks even more for the fav and the watch!
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no problem. THat's what happens when I see are I like
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i dont usually like this kinda painting. but i really really love this one! esp the colours
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Thank you
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I looked at this... and my jaw dropped. Really and honestly I think the is the best oil painting study I have ever seen. I can deffinately see why it won. Your way of playing with the oils and making light seem to come through is something to be envied. At first glance of the thumb I honestly thought this was a photo. The paper and folds in the clothing on both are two other elements that catch my eye. I am really in awe of this wonderful piece of art.
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Misconstrued or not this is a wonderful painting, especially because it's not a landscape piece as usual. How long did this take? Lovely yellow ochre.
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Beautiful, I just love the detail of this peice- you're amazingly talented
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wow amazing stuff
i wish i could paint i really like the tone of the painting
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that is very good!
i love the colors you choose to use!
keep it up
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You are an incredible painter. VERY IMPRESSED with your technique
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Wow, this painting looks amazing (in mood, composition, etc). The brownish (nostalgic) look and the painting style are very reminescent of the mid or mid-late 20th century time period. You must have put in a tremendous amount of effort in painting every bit of realistic detail about everything in this picture, whether it will be the clothing folds on the suit jacket or the exteriors of electronic equipment behind the suited man. The lighting and shadows are terrific and you basically nailed the portrayal of them. Truly, this is a virtually flawless painting. You must have been very talented in painting.
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Thank you very much. This has been my most in-depth project so far, but all the hours spent seem to have been worth it. I'm really glad that you took a closer look and can appreciate all of the detail. Also, thanks for the 
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Full view is incredible! I love the oranges you used, the whole piece seems to be so warm! 
I love the clothing folds in the guys suit, they make the outfit look so comfortable!
Shame about the glare on the machiene behind him 
The guy in the back room is very scary! He looks kinda angry, the proportions are perfect, this really is the most amazing piece i've seen on DA in a long time, its amazing how its so big! I would love to see it up close! I always find that when you see a piece it looks alot better than any computer could portray it.
The detail you have put into this inspires me so much!
Where can i come and see it in person?
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Thank you so much! I worked on this painting almost non-stop for 4 months, but it was remarkably easy to do since I prepared everything beforehand (sketches, source photos, gridding the canvas)--like my professor says, "art is like cooking chinese food...it's all in the preparation).
I'm really upset that I can't get rid of that glare--I'm going to have to try and take some more photos when I can. It definitely looks better in person than on the computer...as any piece of art does. If you really did want to see it in person, it was purchased by The Phillip & Muriel Berman Museum of Art for permanent display at Ursinus College in Collgeville, Pennsylvania.
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Magnificent work on the shading and monocromatic tones of the painting. The detail you add to your work is truly amazing. Your work is very inspiriying.
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looks pretty, love the details and the colors in it
also nice effects (like the glossy look on the chair)
really wonderful (also like the contrast of the brownish pic to the blue eyes)
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Your work is absolutely incredible! You have truely mastered the skills in oil painting. I would have critiqued the work you posted individually, but in all honesty, your talent far surpasses mine. You should be teaching me how to be better!
Either way, your attention to detail is phenominal. I decided to comment under this painting because out of them all, this one is the most impressive. I have looked through your whole gallery and there is an obvious style that is all your own and ther is devinately obvious improvement from your earlier works to this.
The only thing that I could possibly suggest is to get your work professionally photographed. If you cant, the best solution Ive ever found is to photograph the work outside at about noon when the day is brightest on an overcast day so that there is no light glare on the paint.
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Thank you very much for your thoughtful comment. I still have much to learn--I study a lot of paintings from the 19th century Romantic and Realist movements and so I have a long way to go.
I took a look in your gallery and my talent doesn't surpass yours one bit! If anything, we just have different styles...your drawings and paintings are like delicate book illustrations...gorgeous.
I really do need better photographs...it's just so hard, especially for this particular painting because of its size. Someday...someday
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huh...I wonder what ever happened to my reply? Must have gotten eaten somewhere by the DA monsters.
Anyway, Thank you very much. We are always improving on our skill and we will be until the day we die and I always look forward to every moment. Its talented artists like you that give me strength to keep pushing. To see someone my own age being so sucessful and so tallented...it brings things closer to home versus looking at Boris Vallejo"s work with him being (I dont know how old) and an artist his entire life!
Im adding you to my watch list!
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I'm glad I can be somewhat of an inspiration and thank you. I know for a fact that surrounding yourself with artistic peers is a helpful and essential thing to help your work grow--others can help you see things that you normally wouldn't have noticed and it keeps the creative energy flowing. So if you ever need an honest critique, don't hesitate to ask
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Thanks so much for the offer. You can count on me to do the same as well!
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as I said, wonderful perspective, and i love the light to dark colour bits, the face of the men look so real, and there is just so much detail, its amazing!! I can hardly believe this is traditional, its soo good!
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