Austin TX Painter Ricky Colson - Texas Fine Artist - Artistaday.com
Austin TX Painter Ricky Colson - Texas Fine Artist - Artistaday.com

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Ricky Colson

Austin, TX

Posted: 6.25.09

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Ricky on his work:

My work recalls a common childhood experience. When I was young I envisioned myself as a miniature person, a toy figure standing only a few inches tall. Items like pillows and radiators were transformed into massive geographical landmarks. As if attempting to explore the frontier, I could convert these man made objects into a vast, all-surrounding, natural landscape.

I am now reliving and further developing that concept with my art. By distorting the scale in my work, figures interact with the domestic environment in completely new ways. Our perceptions change when we subtly adjust our scope of the world.

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You have found a part of my childhood as well. I felt an instant eerie connection in your work, as though you were painting for me.

Comment by Rashelle — October 17, 2009


A fantastic concept with a lot of leeway. Striking images. Deeply personal (these always work best.) Utterly stoked.

Comment by Jessica Wilson — June 27, 2009


Probably the only artistic ability I have is to tell when something is special. The concept, composition, proportions, and detail is very impressive. I too find the drawing stunning and certainly deserving of First Place. My sister was a commercial artist for a time and I can tell you…she never approached this capability.

Comment by Stephen — June 27, 2009


The drawings are fantastic!!

Comment by John — June 27, 2009


The concept, composition, proportions, and detail is very impressive. I find the drawing stunning and certainly deserving of a 5 star rating. My sister was a commercial artist for a time and I can tell you…she never approached this capability.

Comment by Stephen — June 27, 2009


Those are beautiful and so crisp and fresh, they look like a photograph!

Comment by Kim — June 27, 2009


Wow….amazing that someone can do this…..what a talent

Comment by Jim — June 27, 2009


cute fantasy dream paintings…i guess.

Comment by jeordon — June 27, 2009


Ricky, What beautiful art work!! Your Great Nana & Grandpa would be proud of you. Keep doing what makes you happy. Not many people can live their dream!! Love you
Auntie Nece

Comment by Denise Peterson — June 27, 2009


sentimental claptrap

Comment by steven633 — June 25, 2009


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