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A Separate Reality 13 by Alex Andreyev

A Separate Reality 13 by Alex Andreyev

Honey Adraque
February 14, 2016
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A separate reality is one of the books of Alex Andreyev's favorite writer, Carlos Castaneda. This project is the set number 13 from the book. Let us take a look and read on. Enjoy!

For me only a result of mystical revelation can be considered a true art. Other products of intellectual speculations can only interest me from technological point of view. My favourite paintings are created during insight, sudden connection with a certain information field. The interpretation of my vision, using all of my life experience, is the result of my work.

- Alex Andreyev

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Carlos Castaneda gave a definition of creative process, with which I agree most: The Nagual Elias, as a solitary dreamer, visited, let’s say, the junkyard of infinity, when no one was around – and copied whatever he saw, but never knew what those things were used for, or their source. Most of my pictures are inspired by my dreams or boundary conditions between a dream and a reality, and also by Carlos Castaneda’s books.I don't try to reflect on value I have seen. If seen amazes my imagination it becomes a picture.I can't explain why I drew it, why I have chosen such composition - I've seen it. And it amazed my imagination.

- Alex Andreyev

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Initially, I was educated as a graphic artist. And for a long time he was doing traditional graphics, but fail, however, fully meet the results. Ironically, digital painting is interesting for me because it hasn't got any influence of technology. Why is this happening? For me, the influence of technology for traditional fine arts was overwhelming ; it' was limiting my freedom : limitations and styling in the graphic arts, a long period of the oil paints drying, etc. In addition, oil painting needs a separate workshop, sessions etching - too, besides the acid is harmful for health. A lot of various troubles distracting me from creative work.

- Alex Andreyev

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If I do not see immediately the result of my work, the snapshot of consciousness simply does not happen. But in digital painting I'm just taking the stylus, drive it on my wacom and immediately, here and now, can see the results of my work. In Adobe Photoshop I can`t see any technology at all, I may not pay attention to it, and for me it is the most suitable, almost perfect technique. Many of my friends, traditional artists, can't agree with me. At one time, we argued them hoarse about it. Well, to each his own. For some people it is important to feel paper, scrape, smell of oil paints and so on. for me it is interesting to see how the future is slowly coming around.

- Alex Andreyev

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About Alex Andreyev

Alexey Andreev is a Russian artist who lives and works in Saint-Petersburg. He's been drawing, painting and doing graphic design over last 20 years. His last project is an animated lm "Koo! Kin-Dza-Dza" (senior concept artist), the winner of the Asia Pacic Screen Awards 2013 as Best animated lm. You can find more of his works on his Behance profile or website.

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