Rise and Fall

Piece description from the artist

A woman is seemingly rising against the backdrop of a large, luminous full moon. Her flowing dark hair is swept back, and what appears to be her dress are actually a cascade of vibrant autumn leaves in shades of red, orange, and yellow. The background transitions from the intense moonlight to a darker, almost black surrounding, creating a powerful contrast that draws immediate focus to the central figure and her connection to the celestial body. This painting evokes a sense of ethereal beauty and transformation, merging the human form with elements of nature and cosmic wonder. The interplay of warm colors and the luminous moonlight gives the piece a magical, almost spiritual quality, making it feel both grounded in earthly change and lifted into the realm of dreams. The way the leaves flow and almost dissolve into the air suggests movement and a sense of freedom. The moon serves not only as a backdrop but as a powerful symbol of illumination and cyclical change, creating a beautiful harmony between the natural elements and the human form, inviting you to contemplate themes of transformation, connection with nature, and cosmic cycles. Overall, this piece invites viewers to pause and reflect on the beauty of change, making it a heartfelt and inspiring creation.

Other works by Tom Blood

About Tom Blood

St. Louis, MO

Tom Blood is a self-taught, modern-day surrealist, heavily influenced by his all-time favourite artist, Rene Magritte. Some of his early works include two crowd favorites – "Bobby Hull" which was created using a palette knife and "The Three Stooges" which was created using three primary colors. Since that time, Tom has pursued a more surrealistic path. He paints ideas. His goal is to paint the impossible, or at least, the highly improbable. With his paintings, viewers can always tell what's going on, not necessarily knowing why. He wants his paintings to tell stories that make people think, or bring a smile. His work has won numerous awards locally and he has had a number of solo shows in the St. Louis, Missouri area where he was born and raised.

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