About This Art
1950 Ford Pickup’ – I’m interested in portraying vintage vehicles as they deteriorate within the landscape. ‘1950 Ford Pickup’ is one in the ‘Grilles Series’ that explores nature’s reclamation of vehicles that have arrived at a final, full stop. Long forgotten and discarded, perhaps artwork can capture one last gesture of significance. Wrecked cars need some love, too. Just because a car is wrecked doesn’t mean it’s useless. Thanks to my friend Danial Sneberger for his awesome photograph that was the source behind the inspiration for this artwork.
Not What Is, But What Could Be
In art, a study is a drawing, sketch or painting done in preparation for a finished piece, as visual notes, or as practice. [1] Studies are often used to understand the problems involved in rendering subjects and to plan the elements to be used in finished works, such as light, color, form, perspective and composition.[2] Studies can have more impact than more-elaborately planned work, due to the fresh insights the artist gains while exploring the subject. The excitement of discovery can give a study vitality. When layers of the work show changes the artist made as more was understood, the viewer shares more of the artist’s sense of discovery. (Wikipedia)
About the Artist
Russell Risko is a Graphic Designer, Illustrator and Fine Artist. During his 40-year career as a verbal and visual communicator, Russ achieved leadership roles as Art Director, Creative Director, Principal Partner and Ad Agency President. His work has appeared in countless regional, national and e-zine publications and website properties. Russ has written on a wide range of topics, publishing corporate press announcements, advertisements, case histories and feature articles. In addition, his work (in digital and in print) has earned the recognition of his peers – resulting in numerous professional awards throughout his career.