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Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Dissecting how we see

"Rose Study"
Original Oil 6x6"

Hey, I just watched a great TED talk on how we perceive things visually. Beau Lotto, founder of Lottolab, a hybrid art studio and science lab, uses optical illusions to demonstrate the way we are wired to see things.

Pretty fascinating stuff, especially interesting to contemplate for artists.

Check it out here:

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11 comments:

  1. Joan BreckwoldtFebruary 16, 2011 at 7:06 AM

    you're a very talented artist, so glad I found your blog! Congratulations on being a finalist in the Richeson (sp?) competition.
    Joan

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  2. carol morgan carmichaelFebruary 16, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    Will check out Ted when I have more time but for now just wanted to let you know how much I like your rose painting. Love the reflection on the plate. Great job!

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  3. claire christinelFebruary 16, 2011 at 7:49 AM

    Love the warm colours in your rose study Liz. Looking forward to seeing your project evolve. Thanks for sharing this YouTube it's great!

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  4. Claudia Hammer a Painting a dayFebruary 16, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    It will be interesting indeed to see your project evolve and what you learn from it. I also liked the TED video! Thanks for sharing.

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  5. AnonymousFebruary 17, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    Great rose Liz. Also enjoyed your tulip challenge. Happy painting to you!

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  6. Art MattersFebruary 17, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    Loved your rose and composition. Great job!

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  7. Kelley Carey MacDonaldFebruary 18, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    This is so striking, Liz, I picked it right out on the Daily Paintworks Challenge page. Love the yellow background, too.

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  8. Dana CooperFebruary 19, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    This rose really stands out in a field of beautiful rose paintings!

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  9. ChristineFebruary 23, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    this was my favorite rose painting

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  10. SKIZOMarch 4, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    Wonderful
    work
    thank you for sharing

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  11. dominique eichiMarch 6, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    Great post !!!!

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