Light Painters 3

Light Painters 3

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Light Paintings and Drawings

Artist Statement

The Classroom

Light painting takes on a different approach from conventional photography. Rather than just capturing a single fraction of time, as most people do, I capture literal moments in time. Not just a quick moment in time or a brief smile, but one that I can remember, knowing what I was thinking or what I was talking about as I lit the subject. These photographs do not depict actual scenes that can ever be found in the real world. Many dreamlike qualities and worlds that don’t exist are expressed in these photographs.

Lines

The colors that are found in these unique pieces are spellbinding. They are so vivid and bright that they make the anyone who passes by stop for a glance. My goals are to challenge the viewer into seeing the world in a different way and making them challenge themselves into seeing a world and a place that could never exist. Creating light paintings requires the use of chance to make art. There is never a moment in light painting when you know exactly what will appear was you take the photograph; it’s kind of like picking up a paint brush, picking your color paint and then turning the lights out to actually draw your brush across the canvas.

Portrait on a Starry Night

Because light and paint pigments mix differently, mixing colors always adds an interesting effect to the photo. One particular artist that has inspired me with his work is Dean Chamberlain. My studies of his works even included an eight hour excursion to California to meet him and get his input on particular processes and techniques. My most recent works include simple line drawings and recreations of famous artworks with a little twist. I hope that you take the time to enjoy each piece and enjoy the photos. Happy looking.

Jessica Raboud

Created for Computer Art

Second Semester; 2006.