Chopstix is a painting by Ken Powers which was uploaded on April 23rd, 2009.
Chopstix
Everyone has seen the paintings of the roses on a piano keyboard symbolizing romance, etc... But, does this really motivate a child to practice. I... more
by Ken Powers
Original - Sold
Price
$200
Dimensions
13.000 x 10.000 inches
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Title
Chopstix
Artist
Ken Powers
Medium
Painting - Watercolor On Paper
Description
Everyone has seen the paintings of the roses on a piano keyboard symbolizing romance, etc... But, does this really motivate a child to practice. I don't think so. Driven by humor, this piece was originally going to be titled "I thought I told you to practice." After running the idea past a friend of mine, he suggested calling it "Chopstix." Although, he wanted me to add a couple severed fingers to the piece which is not really my style. I opted to leave the fingers out of the painting despite his insistence. The piece is painted with 18th century reproduction watercolor paint on Arches 140# paper.
Uploaded
April 23rd, 2009
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Comments (31)
Ken Walker
As a piano player I found this image very scary (ha) but wonderfully twisted and amusing. Great work.
Olaf Del Gaizo
Forget the piano.. everybody wants to learn THE MUSICAL SAW! a great depiction of rarely appreciated instrument. vf
Sheri Howe
Great composition, mystery...I love all of the neutralized colors in your work, so nice to look at!!
Ken Powers replied:
Thank you Sheri! I used all 18th century reproduction natural pigment paints for most of this series.
Chrisann Ellis
Ken, Oh My Goodness.. Outstanding work! Excellent use of color.. You are a Master at watercolors! fav.vt
Larry Wright
Hello Ken ! I saw your pic on Facebook today and came over to see what you've been up to. I really like this piano scene.......shows lots of creativity and talent ! You are assembling an "original body of work," and I foresee success for you. Your friend, Larry
Cynara Shelton
Of course I just love the perspective of this piece...love the play in the title...provocative to say the least....but I especially lappreciate the hinge of the piano. Super nice!!!!
Anne-Elizabeth Whiteway
Ken, your amazing artistic talent and great sense of humor go together very well. Your fan, Anne
Marsha Woods
Oh, My! This painting really struck an emotional chord OUCH! since I have been procrastinating having my piano tuned and it is beginning to be painful to play it of late. I put it off because it is an extra expense, but it just can't wait any longer. This painting seems both comical and a bit bizarre in an amusing way. Your skills at eliciting an emotional response in all your paintings shows the depth of your skills. I am fascinated with the number of your paintings that show doors, locks, keys, doorknobs. I appreciate your comments on my rose painting. Thanks, Ken. Marsha
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