carpenter's breakfast in the wake of the housing bubble collapse

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Comment by Annie Dalton on December 24, 2012 at 0:06

One of my greatest accomplishments so far was painting a bullbar on a ute.  Well done to you Sergei...

Comment by Annie Dalton on December 24, 2012 at 0:05

Hi Sergei, I loved your comment about painting "pretty things" as this is my feeling also.  Sometimes I still paint pretty things but often my work is also symbolic.  I thought everything was at an angle... the coffee and all... knew, from your introduction that it wasn't a 'mistake'... *smile* 

Comment by Ningning Li on April 28, 2012 at 11:10

Sergei, now proved my guess. Something you want to tell behind the painting. Your words make me thinking. Thank you, Sergei.  Your thought inspired me.  And also I appreciate your encouragement. Li

Comment by Sergei Rioumin on April 27, 2012 at 21:44

The objects in the setup are solid and heavy. I wanted to convey the idea that, no matter how solid something is, once upon a time it all starts sliding and shifting and becoming unstable. Such is the spirit of times we live in. Maybe I wanted too much of a meaning in a still life though. I just can't help it. I can paint pretty things looking pretty but it does not interest me.

Congrats for producing your beautiful painting, Li. I like the chiaroscuro look in still lives very much.

Comment by Ningning Li on April 25, 2012 at 13:05

Sergei,  I like this one too. a lot of work isn't it.  one question, can you tell me your idea to make such inclined design. Do you want to give the viewers a sense of movement?

Comment by Stephanie Burgess on April 24, 2012 at 4:44

Yes, very nice.  All slipping away.  I appreciate the thought you put into this. 

Comment by Dorian Aronson on April 22, 2012 at 21:50

Great job Sergie. I like your slant on things! That carpenters pencil is so real, I can feel the wood.......smiles to you  dor:))

Comment by Justine Wardle on April 22, 2012 at 21:20

Certainly a different slant on a still life LOL. Carpenters must of had it tough during this time.  Your values are working really well in those metal and glass. 

Comment by Sergei Rioumin on April 22, 2012 at 20:13

I always found just copying the reality quite pointless while striving to achieve as true look as possible at the same time. So, while I was trying to paint metal surfaces convincingly, I couldn't help myself to insert some deeper meaning. Thanks for compliments.

Comment by Anne Wheeler on April 22, 2012 at 14:37

I like how you have captured the feeling of instability to express meaning behind the subject. Great Colour harmony.

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