"Child In Time" by Tristan Bronkhorst

Well screw them cause i like it

I love how u used the color black. it underlines the sad atmosphere. The feelings in this pic r just overwhelming
*gets hit by the feelings and fall down to the floor* great work

Like u, I dont think that it's important what people think or say about ur own pics, the only thing that matters is if U like it. A picture doesnt become art when somebody else says it's art, it only becomes art if U r pleased with it. (sorry for bad english, i hope u understand my thoughts) there r many people who think my art is wierd and ugly, but I dont care, to me its beautiful ^^
greetz from a fan and artist

this is a beautiful and inspiring poetic piece. A picture says a thousand words, but a painting says a million. Way to go....
I am painting a really sad, slightly gothic series right now called "pain of the world", having to relate to the irony of America. I appreciate any painting that has true meaning, like this one obviously does...
Thankyou!

I really like this oil painting.. it's really neat.. But will somebody please tell me who this Tristan character is??

I say each to their own. I like this picture and I think you did well. You are the artist, therefore, you create what is in your heart and mind. Don't let others sway you from your inner feelings or your mind's eye. Hope to see much more and thanks for sharing.

that is unbeleiveably GOOD i LOVE it. im not sure what you had in mind when painting it but to me it gives me hope for humanity...i dont know why...again GREAT artwork

I think your teacher is psychotic. That being said this is one of the most beautiful pieces I've ever seen. It speaks to each his own meaning. Wonderful work! So glad I stumbled upon it!

Think of it this way...people said that Monet and Degas were crazy for doing what they did, that they were losers. Just look at 'em now!

I, personally, happen to like this. The grungy-ish, muddled colors seem to go well with the poor kid's expression-all angsty and depressed. This is underscored by the typical "punk/goth" hair spikes. Then, you see the lovely little daisy sprouting from all this drab and sadness, as if to say that something good will eventually come from the chaos....

good work, Tristan. Keep on painting

it seems to me that the figure might be trying to hide a sweet, feminine side under all that prickly dark exterior. I think this is great. The only thing I would have done differently (and I’m no expert) is the composition. There seems to be a lot of empty space around the centrally placed figure. But maybe you meant it that way, who knows. I do love the textures you’ve put into it.

I love your painting. I think that it is beautiful. The face is so expressive that it draws me in, being sad, pained, and wistful. The contrast colors are striking, highlighting the figure. I also love the closed eyes, as though turned inward, perhaps unaware of the embrace of the background, perhaps feeling completely cut off from the world from an inability to see the beauty and the support available. I also love the spikes, hinting at the figure’s pain as well as barriers of protection from the world, as if they go through the head and from it. It also reminds me of the crown of thorns in the crucifixion, as it is paired with a complete lack of anger. It also reminds me of a Mohawk; paired with the face the figure seems young. It seems to be timeless and frozen, to be innocent, loving, sad, and scared all at once.
The head reminds me of ceramic or glass, something fragile that has been broken. But out if it grows something beautiful. I love the contrast of pain and withdrawal with growth and hope and the petals’ colors matching the figure while its center matching the background. The flower’s growth from the figure seems to connect him/her to the world, as hidden potential revealed. It shows pain beauty and growth. The withdrawn sadness seems vulnerable, perhaps a fear of sharing that beautiful potential.
I love that this work of art can be seen in so many ways. But above all I love the colors and expression of the figure, which continually draws my eye back to the painting, making me want to explore it anew. Thank you for sharing your creation with us. It is beautiful.