Original Art and Illustration by Matthew D. Smith

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Not everything here is 'portfolio quality'. It isn't intended to be. Art, to me, is much like Yoga: everything is a practice. I practice art everyday, and sometimes I post it here. Some things turn out looking alright, while some are complete garbage. I think it's important for you, the viewer, to see that I'm always working to get better. Most artists would like to have you believe that they only make good work from what they put online, which is untrue. I have finished work, and I have this, a practice. 

Third Eye

"Third Eye" Final Art - click to enlarge

Here's another quick foray into digital coloring. My first version of this I went through and colored everything individually and when I was done I didn't like it. I did something a teacher taught me a long time ago I'm just now starting to practice-I put it away. I didn't throw it out, or delete it, or give up-I stashed it. Later, I had an idea -debatable if it was a good one or not- to make the main emphasis the exploding glass and the opening of the third eye. I put the exact center in the pupil of the eye and colored it flat and knew I was on to something. I don't really know this way or that about the spiritual aspect of the third eye, but the idea of seeing 'beyond' to something else -placidly- and moments before death, appealing. I'd like to expand on the idea in the future, but for now, like meat right off the grill-the best thing to do is let it rest. 

 

 

"Third Eye" detail - click to enlarge