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The SoloistThe Soloist
Damon-Armand Heslington Denys

This work conveys an image of impressive elevation. The woman stands on an elegant, spotlessly polished marble balcony overlooking a richly detailed city far below. Her glance is firm, and her posture and composure indicate a fundamental comfort with being present at such heights. Her position may also be a statement regarding her musical talent an... (See the whole comment)
(Added by G. Stolyarov II on 3/21/2004, 7:14pm)

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Catching DewdropsCatching Dewdrops
Damon-Armand Heslington Denys

Despite the activity, her dress, and the flowers in her hair, catching these dewdrops is clearly not a light or half-hearted undertaking.  Look at her eyes.  This painting embodies the concentration and seriousness that one can and should bring to any activity of ones choosing, whether it's running a railroad or making hamburgers. ... (See the whole comment)
(Added by Jeff Landauer on 3/21/2004, 3:35am)

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HeiressHeiress
Bryan Larsen

This work is a meeting of the great minds of history, each engaged in their chosen endeavors. From left to right, these are Leonardo Da Vinci, William Shakespeare, Michelangelo Buonarotti, Galileo Galilei, Thomas Edison, Nicolaus Copernicus, John Locke, Thomas Jefferson, Issac Newton, Thomas Aquinas, Aristotle and Ayn Rand. Aristotle is showing Ran... (See the whole comment)
(Added by G. Stolyarov II on 3/20/2004, 5:56pm)

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The Weight of the World: Atlas in a New AgeThe Weight of the World: Atlas in a New Age
Damon-Armand Heslington Denys

A businessman reclines confidently on a windowsill and manipulates a toy-sized globe in his hand with an almost carefree ease. This is a demonstration of the empowering effects of technological progress on the Atlases of the world; no longer must they strain themselves to their limits in order to wield the colossal power that maintains the world in... (See the whole comment)
(Added by G. Stolyarov II on 3/19/2004, 8:34pm)

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Invariance and EnlightenmentInvariance and Enlightenment
Jonathon Earl Bowser

I like the light and also the composition with the balance between the woman and her statue and the diagonal lines of light coming in from the upper left against the lines of her and her statue. The woman and the statue, being almost identical but seemingly from different times, create a strange timelessness. ... (See the whole comment)
(Added by Jeff Landauer on 3/14/2004, 3:53am)

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BB&T, Est. 1872BB&T, Est. 1872
Quent Cordair

In this painting is a beautiful ultramodern skyscraper in the middle of farmland a small distance from a farm.  It's the setting and placement of the office building that makes this painting so utopian, I think.  Where's the infrastructure?  How do the people get to work?  Well, maybe they fly there or teleport there, or something, but wouldn't it ... (See the whole comment)
(Added by Jeff Landauer on 3/13/2004, 2:02am)

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An Awakening MindAn Awakening Mind
Damon-Armand Heslington Denys

A firm young woman reclines on a hillside with a book in hand. With determined and focused eyes, she surveys the scenery around her, likely taking a moment to deliberate over the contents of what she has read (as she has her fingers in the pages of the book, intending to return shortly to the undertaking). She is alone with her thoughts and elevate... (See the whole comment)
(Added by G. Stolyarov II on 3/13/2004, 1:33am)

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Basic ShelterBasic Shelter
Quent Cordair

This painting, especially when integrated with its title, is a portrayal of the dignity that befits a rational creator man. The gleaming white villa with ornate gardens surrounding it is referred to as "basic shelter," just the beginning of the standard of living that the productive man should aspire to and expect. The glance at this expansive and ... (See the whole comment)
(Added by G. Stolyarov II on 3/12/2004, 2:08pm)

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AnchorageAnchorage
Bryan Larsen

In the construction of a massive bridge, two of the engineers stand atop one of the supports, looking over the building process in its entire expanse. This painting presents an impression of elevation and upward expansion, as well as a domineering glance onto the water and the landscape, which, in the distance, is dotted by further noble products o... (See the whole comment)
(Added by G. Stolyarov II on 3/11/2004, 1:11pm)

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Young BuilderYoung Builder
Bryan Larsen

Bryan Larsen’s “Young Builder” is my favorite painting out of his collection thus far.  It conveys the hope for the future that I see in the child’s inquisitive nature.  The greatest potential for progress in our society is greatest in the minds of the children that we prepare for the future.  The simple nuances of this painting are seen in the ref... (See the whole comment)
(Added by Eric J. Tower on 3/11/2004, 12:54am)

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HeroesHeroes
Bryan Larsen

A father and son stand in the foreground, observing intently the launch of a rocket. The flames emitted from the spacecraft are depicted in their full brilliance, while the little boy holds his own model spacecraft close to him. The child evidently enjoys a rational parent who himself is fascinated with the progress of man and encourages his son to... (See the whole comment)
(Added by G. Stolyarov II on 3/09/2004, 9:46am)

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Born With WingsBorn With Wings
Bryan Larsen

The pilot has landed her plane in an atypical location, a grassy field, but she confidently surveys the situation. She proudly glances upward and has already mastered her surroundings. She is evidently an expert flyer, not requiring landing strips to travel where she will. Larsen provides a two principal images of strength, the sleek, consistent te... (See the whole comment)
(Added by G. Stolyarov II on 3/06/2004, 8:20pm)

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TravelersTravelers
Quent Cordair

A couple stands atop a balcony in a seaside town with an architectural flair quite unlike anything encountered in traditional "exotic cultures." The purity of the white structures is enhanced by the geometric elegance of their design and the vibrant blue domes on top. The man and woman, in an embrace of devotion, stare out into the setting sun, tru... (See the whole comment)
(Added by G. Stolyarov II on 3/06/2004, 8:03pm)

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CompositionComposition
Bryan Larsen

Next to a wide window that opens to a magnificent city view sits a thinker with pencil in hand. He has a satisfied smirk on his face, indicating that he has reached a crucial insight or produced a work of immense value. The viewer is not aware of the man's precise profession, but in this fact may be contained the message that such an attitude and s... (See the whole comment)
(Added by G. Stolyarov II on 3/05/2004, 8:42pm)

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Study for Among the CloudsStudy for Among the Clouds
Bryan Larsen

This skyscraper is monumental, exceeding everything else by the majority of its height. It penetrates through the clouds and rises toward the stars, suggesting that Man's elevation is limited only by the extent of his initiative and exertion. This painting is a worthwhile vision of a future of ever-expanding human freedom and opportunity, and provi... (See the whole comment)
(Added by G. Stolyarov II on 3/05/2004, 5:55pm)

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How Far WeHow Far We've Come
Bryan Larsen

I very much like this painting.  Weightlessness definitely allows for a different composition than in a regular old Earth-bound scene.  There is a sense of freedom and accomplishment in this painting, but this is interesting because it's a painting of the future with the title "How Far We've Come."  So it seems very optimistic in that it's showing ... (See the whole comment)
(Added by Jeff Landauer on 3/01/2004, 4:32am)

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