The Color of Crying (Mixed Material Acrylics)-

Robert Dye
The Color of Crying (Mixed Material Acrylics)- by Robert Dye
The Color of Crying (Mixed Material Acrylics)- by Robert Dye

The Color of Crying (Mixed Material Acrylics)-

This work was produced on a gessoed wooden panel. I have had this work in my head for many years and recently was able to start and complete it. I first laid out the basic grid, and the basic eye shape with pencil. Then I used various sized and colored acrylic and glass doll eyes, which were made into half spheres (so they could be glued to the flat surface of the board). I painted in a mixture of undertones and colors to each eye, expressing different flesh tones. Then I refined some details of shadow and highlight within each square. My final step was to use different colors of paints and india ink to drip from each eye, expressing fluid teardrops. The concept behind this work pertains to the universality of all human emotion (both pain and joy), yet defines the relativity of personal emotions. It expresses the notion of a mixture of individuals who experience emotional pain, spiritual pain, internal and external conflicts, and even the different causes and natures of joy. The work really came together and fulfilled the conceived inspiration (from within my heart and mind), coming to fruition in the physical result. Now I can move on, and possibly create other works of similar productions and concepts. The dimensions of the original panel are 30in. X 14in. It was produced in 2008.

The Color of Crying (Mixed Material Acrylics)- belongs to the following groups:

Complex Simplicity of Art, Abstract Realism, Acrylic Painting, All the Colors of the Rainbow, All Things Poetic, Artistic, Philosophical, Altered Art, Art in Math, Bits and Pieces , Compassion, Courage & Friendship, DaDa Land, Dimensions, Fine Arts, Globes, Spheres and Curves, Impressionist Art, Live, Love, Dream, Mixed Media, Pop Art, Remodernist Painters, Self as Other, Something To Say, Spiritual Art, Symbolism in Art, The Eyes Have It, THE TORCH, The Voyage Of The Surrealists and Vibrant and Vivid Color
  • Carlos Teófilo

    Carlos Teófilo, 8 months ago

    Beautiful Robert.

  • Robert Dye

    Robert Dye in reply to Carlos Teófilo’s comment, 8 months ago

    Thanks for your added compliment to this latest piece. I really was thrilled to complete it, and I think it has many level of aesthetic interest and emotional value. The lager image reveals the variations of colors and layers. Hope you take good care, Peace-

  • linaji

    linaji, 8 months ago

    Holy Moly where have you been all my life here at RB? well I am still a baby here,, but I have come home to this fantastic work!

  • Robert Dye

    Robert Dye in reply to linaji’s comment, 8 months ago

    Thanks for your uplifting comments and interest. Hope you can take time to review a lot of my works. I haven’t been on-line for too long, but have been producing various drawings, prints, and mixed material assemblages for a major part of my life. Glad that you have found me. Hope you take good care, Peace-

  • Mara Panich

    Mara Panich, 8 months ago

    I really like your use of the doll eyes. I wish I could better see the texture of the piece!
    Fantastic concept and execution!

  • Robert Dye

    Robert Dye in reply to Mara Panich’s comment, 8 months ago

    Thanks for your input. The larger image conveys the integrity of the overall work, but the original has a greater dimensional quality, which could really only be related in person. This is a common relationship factor inherent to many fine paintings (that of an artwork and the viewer), which is best described as “180 degree viewing”. The angles and lighting changes in correlation to the viewers position around the hanging work, which enhances the overall experience and value of the work. I plan on writing a more thorough journal entry regarding this subject of painting, but I hope you get the idea. Anyways, thanks for your thoughts, keep in touch, and take care, Peace-

  • Mara Panich

    Mara Panich, 8 months ago

    Yes, I have found this to be the bane of my RB experience. Even if there is no 3-dimensionality to the piece, I often wish I could examine it in person to get a better feel for the piece. I don’t think there is a way to dispel this issue online, I try my hardest to allow myself to see the detail and texture in my mind while viewing something on the computer rather than in person!

  • Paul (Quixote) Alleyne

    Paul (Quixote)..., 8 months ago

    Great job, Robert. The eyes have it!

  • Robert Dye

    Robert Dye in reply to Mara Panich’s comment, 8 months ago

    Yes and this becomes an issue when multiple mediums are used or added elements. Also the reflective qualities of different paints, on different surfaces is hard to capture. Unless one were to photo three images (at angles) to convey the properties of paintings, it is very difficult to display the full effects of the work. This is one obvious reason why prints are less expensive than original and rare pieces of art. Still it is always a pleasure to show the work, and express the concepts. Thanks for your thoughts, take care, Peace-

  • Robert Dye

    Robert Dye in reply to Paul (Quixote) Alleyne’s comment, 8 months ago

    Thanks for the comment Paul. Glad to hear from you and to have your appreciation. Hope the description also adds to your interest. Please take good care, Peace-

  • Paul (Quixote) Alleyne

    Paul (Quixote)..., 8 months ago

    Your imagery, composition and description is as always, right on. Again, great job.

  • Robert Dye

    Robert Dye in reply to Paul (Quixote) Alleyne’s comment, 8 months ago

    Thanks for the feedback Paul. It is always a pleasure. Take good care, Peace-

  • helene ruiz

    helene ruiz, 8 months ago

    wow…....this is fantastic

  • Robert Dye

    Robert Dye in reply to helene ruiz’s comment, 8 months ago

    Thanks for viewing helene. It is nice to have your appreciation. Glad to hear from you, take care, Peace-

  • helene ruiz

    helene ruiz, 8 months ago

    wonderful work

  • Estelle O'Brien

    Estelle O'Brien, 8 months ago

    Robert I viewed this work on “large” and then slowly slowly scrolled down through each eye…trying to look at them from different angles on my screen. I see what you mean about viewing the work in person, but still, I saw that each eye had a story tell tell and I felt different things looking at different eyes. This is a piece that one could take months to get to know. Well brought out (of your soul) , my friend.

  • Robert Dye

    Robert Dye in reply to Estelle O'Brien’s comment, 8 months ago

    Thanks for all of your input Estelle. It’s nice to know that you truly took time to view the work. Each eye has it’s own emotional story, yet they collectively comprise an entire story. Glad to have your response, and interest. Hope you take care, Peace-

  • jianina

    jianina, 8 months ago

    very kool…different shapes of eyes and pupils!!...looks really kool!!

  • Robert Dye

    Robert Dye in reply to jianina’s comment, 8 months ago

    Thanks for you interest. Glad that you viewed. Hope you take good care, Peace-

  • Imakepplwonder

    Imakepplwonder, 8 months ago

    this is wonderful.

  • Robert Dye

    Robert Dye in reply to Imakepplwonder’s comment, 8 months ago

    Thanks for your response. I hope I made you wonder… and feel what I painted. Glad to hear your thoughts, take good care, Peace-

  • Michael Kienhuis

    Michael Kienhuis, 8 months ago

    sensational art. love this

  • Robert Dye

    Robert Dye in reply to Michael Kienhuis’s comment, 8 months ago

    Thanks for taking the time to really view and comment. I appreciate it. Hope you take good care, Peace-

  • Sophie Shapiro

    Sophie Shapiro, 8 months ago

    This is absolutely fabulous….a great discovery!S

  • Robert Dye

    Robert Dye in reply to Sophie Shapiro’s comment, 8 months ago

    Thanks for your uplifting comment. I am glad to have your appreciation. Hope you take care, and enjoy all my works. Peace-

  • WENDY BANDURSKI-MILLER

    WENDY BANDURSK..., 7 months ago

    I like this. I viewed it larger but some art just does not translate really well to digital…..but i love the direction you are going…..and eyes are always fascinating…..

    I hear you about the online versus in real life thing. Its a huge problem for me too but in a way the face to face always impresses more than the flattened out image seen online with my paintings within paintings…. lots of texture.
    bright moments.

  • Robert Dye

    Robert Dye in reply to WENDY BANDURSKI-MILLER’s comment, 7 months ago

    Thanks for your comments. I appreciate it. It is true that the full integrity of work is better expressed in person, but it is important to photograph and analogue the progression of works that we do for future references and to keep in our personal portfolios. Hope you take good care, Peace-

  • Samuel Durkin

    Samuel Durkin, 7 months ago

    I like this very much, it reminds me of dreams I sometimes have about maths and infinite patterns.

  • Robert Dye

    Robert Dye in reply to Samuel Durkin’s comment, 7 months ago

    Thanks for the thoughts Samuel. The original piece has a greater dimensional appeal, with the glass and plastic doll eyes. Maybe I will shoot a closer, angled photo of the work, to try to convey this quality. Aside from the measured squares, and similar shape of it all, I wanted to express the relativity of color within the tears and skin, and the objectivity of the subject.
    Again, I appreciate hearing from you. Hope you take care, Peace-

  • Butterflies And Bullets

    Butterflies An..., 6 months ago

    i love this ….favd….i like your style, and creativity, rock on

  • Robert Dye

    Robert Dye in reply to Butterflies And Bullets’s comment, 6 months ago

    Thanks Heather, it’s always a pleasure to hear feedback and positive comments. Glad to have you view my work, enjoy all my works. Take good care dear, Peace-

  • Herkissable

    Herkissable, 3 months ago

    V interesting

  • Robert Dye

    Robert Dye in reply to Herkissable’s comment, 3 months ago

    Thanks again, It is good to be acknowledged. Glad to hear your thoughts. Hope you are well, take care, Peace-

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