Amusement of the lost

Artwork details 

Mark Humes, Amusement of the lost 2016

Size: 24 x 30 x 1.5 inch (h x w x d)

Genre: Abstract.

Technique: Digital painting.

Medium: Giclée on canvas.

Edition of 10.

This artwork was featured in The Book Of Lost Verses: Book 1. Published April 2, 2016

Quote

"On many occasions, I found myself lost, and soon, amusement engulfed fear as the exploration of new horizons called to me from that same harrowing place of ignorance." Mark Humes, Amusement of the lost, The Book Of Lost Verses: Book 1

Q & A With artist Mark Humes About Amusement of the lost

Why Did you make Amusement of the lost?

 a lot of things in life can be controlled by panic, fear, and stress if we let it. I wanted to make an artwork about the huge change that happens once you relax past that fear and take in what is there.

What does Amusement of the lost represent?

Overriding bad feelings so you can take in the beauty of the moment. How we feel dictates what we remember. Overcoming Panic and fear changes a lot.

What inspired Amusement of the lost?

I was once lost in a large forested park as it was getting dark and I was panicking. I actively told myself to stop, calm down, and think. Once I had stopped I saw neon lights come on through the trees and realized I was only 100 feet away from the main street and laughed harder than I had in years. All my panic was over nothing.

How did you make Amusement of the lost?

 I use my fingers on a touchpad to create the work as a digital painting.

What does The artwork Amusement of the lost mean? 

It means when you start to feel panic and fear calm down and think. I find I can only see the world as it is with a clear mind.