For R.d.Atkins, Unusual Artwork creates a real joy for diversity.
The more difficult the surface, the more interesting!
Throughout 35 years of painting, R.d.Atkins has created landscapes on driftwood, conches (tree burs),
even miniature paintings on the metal frozen juice can lids.
The artist's touch has also been demonstrated on hand saws, power saw blades, stones and bones, and...........
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The photographs shown below bear evidence.
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just CLICK on the Thumbnail and you will ZOOM in on the original photo.
"Dog In The Night"
This painting is done on a 7 1/4" steel power saw blade.
The dark shadows are so intense as to create a good 3-D potential,
and leave the observer feeling a part of the cold forest night.
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"Study Through Glass"
This 9 x 11 3/4" unframed piece of pencil art is demonstrated here
to provide the viewer with an idea of what can be accomplished with a few pencils...
Along with several hours of patience.
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"To Peak In Dreams"
This painting is done on a 7 1/4" steel power saw blade.
Relax and just follow the stream of your imagination.
Immerse yourself or drift off toward the mountains.
** Note: This is a 'real' saw blade (Some artists use wood cut-outs); The teeth are sharp **
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"Flying High"
This painting is created on a wood cheese cutting board.
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"GROSBEAK"
This painting is done on a new 11" steel, commercial power saw blade.
This is a 'real' saw blade (Some artists use wood cut-outs).
The rubber glove is left in place over the cutting tips for protection.
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