The BitTorrent series of oil paintings are Finished!

I have finally completed my compositional narratives.  I have enjoyed all of these paintings, and what is to come is sooo much crazier that I can hardly wait to complete the first three.  I hope you enjoy these works.  I added pictures of the works of art that influenced this series of paintings compositionally and philosophically.

Artist Statement

This series is intended to discuss stories that have been retold continuously because of their honesty about humanity.  Within each painting, I present individual of historical significance whose impact has undeniably shaped our culture.  Spin is taking fact and altering it to both mislead and redirect the attention of an audience where the given information is manipulated to coincide with an agenda.  Spin is a deceptive heavily biased portrayal of one’s own favor of an event or situation most commonly used to answer questions or present information.  To put spin on a topic of conversation is to lie.  It is disingenuous, deceptive, highly manipulative and although indirectly, it is a method of presenting fiction as fact.

Each painting in this series is my reinterpretation of a master painting I have spent a great deal of time observing and investigating.  I have chosen subject matter that is considered classical and presents a reoccurring story in human history.  Within each painting I present individuals of historical significance whose impact has been a direct result of spin.  I relate these individuals in history with color-forms that I feel best represent the truths behind these myths.  By reinterpreting historical events that were intended and presented as spin, I wish to create a dialogue about truths and how we identify with them. 

Adam M. Considine 2011

BitTorrent 1 "Jessica Lynch as the Daughters of Jethro" 

oil on canvas

40" x 30"

 Jessica lynch + "Moses defending the Daughters of Jethro"

BitTorrent 2 "Marinuis Vanderlubbe as Icarus" 

oil on canvas

36" x 48"

Marinus Van der Lubbe + Icarus and Daedalus  

BitTorrent 3 "Bernard madof as the sermon on the mount" 

oil on canvas

30" x 40"

BitTorrent 4 "Nikola Tesla as Daedalus" 

oil on canvas

30" x 40"

BitTorrent 5 "The Building of the Trojan Horse" 

oil on canvas

36" x 48"

"The Building of the Trojan Horse"

BitTorrent 6 "Salome with the Head of Saint John the Baptist" 

oil on linen

48" x 36"

"Salome with the Head of St. John the Baptist"

BitTorrent 7 "Interventio, The story of Calypso" 

oil on linen

48" x 36"

"Calypso"

BitTorrent 8 "The story of Venus and Adonis" 

oil on linen

48" x 36"

"Venus and Adonis"

BitTorrent 9 "Apollo and the Python" 

oil on linen

36" x 48"

Ruth Duckworth "Untitled" I used the shadow of her work.

BitTorrent 10 "Andromeda" 

oil on linen

24"x 36"

"Andromeda and the sea monster"

BitTorrent 11 "Odysses Itch" 

oil on linen

24" x 36"

BitTorrent 12 "The Peloponnesian War" 

oil on linen

24" x 36"

I hope you like them as much as I do...

...check back when you can.  There is a new series of paintings on the way.

BitTorrent 12 "The Peloponnesian War"

I just finished another painting in the BitTorrent series.  It is my philosophical representation of the "Peloponnesian War" and how I see both sides of the massive conflict to be.  I have used a triadic harmony in opposite of what I normally work with in color.

I am currently working on my compositional ideas for a series of works on "The Peloponnesian War" that will focus on the individuals involved in the war.

BitTorent 12 "The Peloponnesian War" 

24 x 36, oil on linen

Minneapolis 5 "Contrast of Temperature"

Hi all,

I just finished another painting in the Minneapolis series.  It's a fun piece based on warm colors and the contrast between them.  This work will be on exhibit at Regla De Oro Gallery in the spring of 2012.

I have been having fun with simple ideas on smaller canvases in preparation for my last BitTorrent oil painting.  I hope you enjoy this.

Minneapolis 5 "Contrast of Temperature"

12 x 24, Oil on linen

Thanks for thumbing through my blog...

...More to come soon.

My favorite picture from an exhibit

This image is from the Art Major opening night.  The exhibit lasted 2 months.  It was fun and I was able to acquire some commissions.

This is my favorite picture from opening night.

Thanks for checking in...

...more to come soon.

The Rabbititus series

Well, after three years, I have completed my series of works on color.  It was a great study tool for me.  Before I had started this work, I came to understand what I want to paint, but I did not know how to paint them yet.  I decided to study each color in the varieties of oil paint that I enjoy working with.  With each oil painting, there are no less than 15 variations of each color.

Artist Statement

This series is an exploration of the compositional elements inherent in a literal interpretation of each color.  Each of the works in this series is a study of all the aspects of a single color, such as the spatial relationship of its own structure and its relationship to other colors and forms.  I am also exploring the possibilities of color through the use of the fundamentals of classical oil painting.  A search for deeper meaning in my work will likely confuse and distract the viewer from its simplicity.

The use of title in this series is formed from the archetypal character model of Elmer Fudd.  His understanding is basic, without nuance.  He grasps all ideas and situations presented to him at face value, and subsequently is easily confused and victimized by guile.  In “Hare Tonic,” Elmer's character is effortlessly influenced, even by his enemies, and is more than willing to believe anything he is told.  Individuals relying on the immediacy of absolutes are willing to devoutly believe anything their social structure tells them, and their decisions can be likened to that of the naive mannerisms of Elmer Fudds behavioral patterns.

Adam M. Considine 2008

Rabbititus 1 "Cadmium Green Light"
oil on canvas
60" x 36" 

Rabbititus 2 "Cobalt Blue Deep"
oil on canvas
60" x 36"

Rabbititus 3 "Cobalt Violet"
oil on canvas
60" x 36" 

Rabbititus 4 "Cadmium Orange"
oil on canvas
60" x 36"

Rabbititus 5 "Cadmium Red Light"
oil on canvas
60" x 36"

Rabbititus 6 "Cadmium Lemon Yellow"
oil on canvas
60" x 36"

Rabbititus 7 "Mars Brown"
oil on canvas
60" x 36"

Rabbititus 8 "Mars Black"
oil on canvas
60" x 36"

Rabbititus 9 "Flake White"
oil on canvas
60" x 36"

Rabbititus 10 "Primary Colors"
oil on canvas
60" x 36"

Rabbititus 11 "Secondary Colors"
oil on canvas
60" x 36"

Rabbititus 12 "Zinc White"
oil on canvas
60" x 36"

Rabbititus 13 "Radiant Violet"
oil on canvas
60" x 36" 

Rabbititus 14 "Napels Yellow"
oil on canvas
60" x 36"

Rabbititus 15 "Neutral Colors"
oil on canvas
60" x 36"

Rabbititus 16 "Radiant Turquoise"
oil on canvas
60" x 36" 

I have already started my new series of oil paintings...

...so check back soon for updates on what I am creating!

The Warren an Artists Habitat: Opening Night!

Matt Mcgorry and I had a group exhibit at "The Warren an Artists Habitat". 

Here are some pics of the works we showed.

Matt Mcgorry

Matt Mcgorry

Matt Mcgorry

Matt Mcgorry

Matt Mcgorry

My work.

Here are some pics of the people that came to the opening.

Looking at something...

...at this point I am so tired that standing is not an option, I work too much.

So we all had some box wine and a few beers, it was a short night and I went home and slept in.  Thanks to all of you that came out, see you again soon.

Im tired, seriously tired...

...2007 has been a very long year so far.