Museum of Computer Art Artist #1

This is a piece by Elaine Biss, who uses images of Macrophotography and mixes them with different kinds of paints and oils to create her artwork. She typically uses Illustrator CS2, Photoshop CS2, and Corel Painter IX to make these specific creations. Pastels and watercolors are a popular choice with Biss, as can be seen from this piece, entitled “Flower.” The goal that Biss was trying to achieve with this kind of project was seeing beauty in a different and unique form. Her images are mostly close-ups, which may seem simple at first, but given the attention to detail that she pays to the image as an artist, viewers can see that there is more than just simplicity being shown. In “Flower,” though it may be difficult to decipher what you’re looking at, the realistic appearance of the texture on the page provides the viewer with a sight that combines realism with surrealism. On this artwork, Elaine states, “All objects hold beauty, but it’s only when you take a closer look that you realize how deep this beauty goes.”

Biss’ Website: http://moca.virtual.museum/guest/biss/biss01.htm