painting
For many years I have liked the look of film stills, and my experience in animation has made me much more aware of how the single can represent the whole.
Conceptually the series has evolved, conveying more personal interpretations of the stills.The juxtaposition of personal memories on cinematic imagery is a theme that I am continuing to develop.
Splitting the frame into top and bottom is one of the most interesting aspects of the work. While making the subject matter more dynamic, it also represents the passage of time and more literally the film frames frozen between one and the next.
drawing
...a sassy mix of traditional and digital media. My work is whimsically detailed and painstakingly created. Why have it any other way. After three near death experiences I am happy to be amongst the breathing. Cheers!
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digital
I prefer to let the viewer make a statement of my work instead. Alas, someone who only referred to himself as 'The Healthiest Man In Canada' had this to say about my work: "The Art by Dougie Hayz is a contemporary blend of absurd pop culture meets the technological age. Doug's art focuses on the more important things in life. Like what if OJ Simpson and Screech from Saved by the Bell had a baby with a high pitched voice and carving knives for hands. Dougs art is what television will look like 200 years from now when we can look back and not be horrified. It's a bold and seemingly senseless jangle that makes you happy for reasons you can't quite explain. Like a hidden 3d picture, or hologram cards of your favorite superheroes.
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