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by Matt Konar
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Our greeting cards are 5" x 7" in size and are produced on digital offset printers using 100 lb. paper stock. Each card is coated with a UV protectant on the outside surface which produces a semi-gloss finish. The inside of each card has a matte white finish and can be customized with your own message up to 500 characters in length. Each card comes with a white envelope for mailing or gift giving.
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Faster and faster the fan moves,
the wind blows through the holey sail,
marshmallow toasting,
rudder broom,
guide us down,
down the... more
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Faster and faster the fan moves,
the wind blows through the holey sail,
marshmallow toasting,
rudder broom,
guide us down,
down the burning Eridanus.
The constellation in the sky is Eridanus the river of fire ...
The lady in the bow has a credit card tucked in her bathing suit and one at her ankle... The fellow behind her is munching a flavorful brownie ... the fellow fanning the sail loves the meth ... the man roasting the marshmallow is on his second six-pack ... the lady with the rudder broom is trying to steer and control them all ...
Konar's work is both light and dark in subject, approaching at every turn both the whimsical and the mischievous. He uses the canvas as a stage to capture moments of love and heroism, as well as times of human folly. His characters come from real life, from songs, from poems and from stories. All the stories take place under a starry sky with the drama of the constellations. Unexpected details are presented through the book on a shelf, the image in a mirror, the wallpaper pattern, an individual leaf, and many other visual gestures waiting to be unlocked by the viewer. His technique of using glaze upon glaze creates colors that are deep, rich and vibrant. There is a profound sense of mystery, nuance, symbolism and timelessness in the...
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Jane Eleanor Nicholas
A thought provoking image. Maybe we are all on the ship of fools in on way or another. Beautifully done, as always. Your work reminds me work by an artist friend of mine and makes me smile.
Matt Konar replied:
maybe yes and maybe no and maybe some more than others . . . I hope I am mostly not on. Thank you and you certainly have a wonderful way with forest and trees . . .
Henryk Gorecki
Great scene under the beautiful,as always,night sky!Fantastic painting,Matt!-L,F
Matt Konar replied:
Thank You Henryk ~ but my hat is off to you as the Master with the canvas, pigment and brush . . .
Dave Farrow
The circling sharks tell the story Matt...it`s only a matter of time for the "fools". Brother, your imagination is simply unfathomable as is your talent. Your skies display indescribable beauty. "Ship of Fools" takes home the gold medal..l.v.f....sweet work '
Matt Konar replied:
Thank you Dave ~ the skies and clouds in your paintings are magnificent ~ they bring the whole landscape together and speak of drama and a deep mystery.
Wayne Moran
This makes me smile.. fun work.
Matt Konar replied:
Thank you Wayne, yes, fun to look at ...
Heloisa Castro
Very creative! fav
Matt Konar replied:
Thank you Heloisa!
Bill OConnor
Matt -- this is fantastic! your entire gallery is a terrific "time-out" in my day. BTW -- was this painting created in Washington, DC?
Matt Konar replied:
Bill, Thank you for the kind words ...no this painting was not done while I was in DC - however, it is Very appropriate for many of the folks that reside in that town : )
Emona Art
Beautiful creation, Matt! Your characters are so original, you have an awesome style! :) LF
Matt Konar replied:
Thank you Emona - your work is fantastic and awesome also !
Henryk Gorecki
Great imagination and beautiful,cheerful painting! LF
Matt Konar replied:
Thank you Henryk ... I hope to talk a lot with my grandchildren about this one ...
ANA MARIA EDULESCU
Such a wonderfully imaginative and so beautifully done painting, Matt. Love your work. f,l
Matt Konar replied:
Thank you Ana Maria - your work is extraordinary!
Pennie McCracken
Great colours, great fun, lovely painting Matt.
Matt Konar replied:
Thank You Pennie, your portrait of o Geisha is wonderful.
Hanne Lore Koehler
Magnificent story telling, Matt!!! I can hear that "Jaws" music now! Wonderful illustration with fabulous bold colors! L/F/T/G+
Matt Konar replied:
Thank You Hanne!
Clotilde Espinosa
Fools but having fun....Love the man blowing the sail ...handsome couple Matt, glad you changed your avatar!! F/L.
Matt Konar replied:
Thank You Clotilde ~ glad you like the new avatar : )
Irmgard Schoendorf Welch
Very unusual and full of fantasy. Great vivid colours, funny idea.
Matt Konar replied:
Thank You Irm, I love your "Breakfast Perverse" and would love to see a youtube of you doing a digital creation.
Paula Ayers
Beautiful. Your usage of lighting here is superb. I feel like I'm right there watching them. The color palette you've used is vibrant and comfy at the same time.
Matt Konar replied:
Paula, Thank you for the nice comment - your work "My Book Said Come Fly ..." is a perfect work of art ...
Pedro Riera
Very good Matt.V.
Matt Konar replied:
Pedro, Thank You, just viewed your painting "Fuentenovilla" it is awesome!
Cyril Maza
This is really amazing, Matt. I really like the colors and the characters in this painting! v
Matt Konar replied:
Cyril, Thanks for the kind words - I enjoy the colors and peaceful life of your work ...
Mike Nahorniak
very cool piece, I'm glad I'm not on that boat...
Matt Konar replied:
Mike, i am glad that you are not on it ... i got off awhile ago ...
Scott Campbell
Wow, your work is great. I really, really dig the edginess of it. Each image tells such a great story, Aesop's Fable like stories. Technically they are great too. Can't wait to look at more. FVW
Matt Konar replied:
Thank you Scott - Your photo "Lost Youth Black and White" is awesome! I will be looking at more too ... if you like trailers you might enjoy my "no more milk ..."
Vale Tek
Lovely piece of art :0). Cheers!
Matt Konar replied:
Vale, Thank you for the good words - I enjoyed many of your photos of Russia ... also, you have a very interesting face ... it will probably be in one of my paintings some day .