I appreciate this trove of history and information. It was enlightening. I am a career-long designer (graphics, illustration) and have found myself drawn back to physical painting over the last couple of years. It started as a rbuke of AI-created artwork, my small way of stating, “I made this!” since my digital work was difficult to differentiate between AI-created work. I have narrowed my paintings to Biblical themes and, even narrower, to recreate an image that flashes in my mind while reading scripture. Not exactly a brilliant marketing decision but that is not what it is for. I have given away most of the work to friends and family and that seems to be the appropriate completion of the cycle. I am in my sixties so this has made for an interesting step of my journey. Hand made is satifying.
Keep at it Jay! Physical painting is a joy, I don't think the digital will ever be the same to a painting seen in the flesh. Though the AI art is getting eerily good, the texture and richness of pigment can't be captured on screen.
Someone in the West needs to do a new reprint edition of the Koren Picture Bible. Those blocks are so fricking cool. Good luck tracking down a copy of that 1983 Russian version. Still trying to find an online scan that has all 36 prints.
They're amazing aren't they!! I've found one available costing $499.99! Or a trip to St. Petersburg to see the original. Or perhaps a new picture Bible ought to be made someday....
Spot on Ewan. Thank God and His everlasting goodness that we are part of a flock with a good Shepherd who will hold us fast in the palm of His hand.
I appreciate this trove of history and information. It was enlightening. I am a career-long designer (graphics, illustration) and have found myself drawn back to physical painting over the last couple of years. It started as a rbuke of AI-created artwork, my small way of stating, “I made this!” since my digital work was difficult to differentiate between AI-created work. I have narrowed my paintings to Biblical themes and, even narrower, to recreate an image that flashes in my mind while reading scripture. Not exactly a brilliant marketing decision but that is not what it is for. I have given away most of the work to friends and family and that seems to be the appropriate completion of the cycle. I am in my sixties so this has made for an interesting step of my journey. Hand made is satifying.
Keep at it Jay! Physical painting is a joy, I don't think the digital will ever be the same to a painting seen in the flesh. Though the AI art is getting eerily good, the texture and richness of pigment can't be captured on screen.
Someone in the West needs to do a new reprint edition of the Koren Picture Bible. Those blocks are so fricking cool. Good luck tracking down a copy of that 1983 Russian version. Still trying to find an online scan that has all 36 prints.
They're amazing aren't they!! I've found one available costing $499.99! Or a trip to St. Petersburg to see the original. Or perhaps a new picture Bible ought to be made someday....