Balance and Perspective 2 is a painting by Hazel Holland which was uploaded on March 21st, 2014.
Balance and Perspective 2
What do you see when you look at this watercolor painting? Probably something quite different from what I had in mind when I painted it a number of... more
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Balance and Perspective 2
Artist
Hazel Holland
Medium
Painting - Watercolor
Description
What do you see when you look at this watercolor painting? Probably something quite different from what I had in mind when I painted it a number of years ago while I was a special education teacher. All I had in mind at the time was to paint geometric designs to help my students find the shapes in geometry interesting, and be able to relate them to everyday things.
That's why it really surprised me the other day when someone commented that they saw a few Illuminati symbols in my painting. That was the furthest thing from my mind when I painted it. So it just goes to show that we see whatever we want to see in these designs. As for me, I was only interested in making geometry more interesting for my students. So they, along with me painted various geometric designs. Later their artwork decorated our classroom.
Do you see the two rainbow fish kissing and the Indian arrowheads? How about the butterfly inside the diamond? Do you know the difference between the isosceles, acute, and obtuse triangles? I wonder what the diameter and circumference is of the pizzas and pies? Or are they dainty sandwiches? On the other hand perhaps they're not food at all, but just colorful balls. Maybe marbles...
Do you see the slice of ruby red grapefruit and the green rind that was left on the slice of watermelon? The small triangle is the pup tent I use to have as a child, but the large triangle is the Great Pyramid. And I see birds in flight and many pools of cool blue water.
Do you see the green and yellow hour glasses on either side of the diamond? They remind me of the egg timer I used for making dippy eggs when I was a child. But in the very center of this geometric design I see what holds it all together. A cross!
Yes, the cross, and placing our faith in Jesus Christ brings balance and perspective to our lives, because it reminds us of the One who gave His life for us so that we may live life to the fullest.♥
* Top finisher in "Abstract Lines" contest 10/7/15
* Won 2nd place in "Handmade Science or Math Inspired Art" contest 3/20/18
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Hazel Holland
Bob, thanks so much for featuring "Balance and Perspective 2" in the group "Non Photography" Your support is really appreciated!
Linaji Creating
Absolutely Excellent Work! CONGRATULATIONS on being featured in our group: All Abstract Art __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Here is the link to Gallery #82- :https://fineartamerica.com/groups/all-abstract-art--.html?showmessage=true&messageid=7360987&targetid=7361000#7361000
Hazel Holland replied:
Linaji, thanks so much for featuring "Balance and Perspective 2" in the group "Frozen in Time Fine Art Photography" Your support is really appreciated!
Hazel Holland
Lois, thank you so much for the feature in the "Exclusively Drawings and Paintings" group!
Chrisann Ellis
Hazel, Congrats!!! Your Stunning Work has been Featured on the Home Page of Weekly Fun!!...Gorgeous Colors and Work!
Hazel Holland
Linda Knight, thanks so much for featuring "Balance and Perspecrtive2" in the group "Toys Dolls and Kids Art". Your support is truly appreciated!