Behind the Canvas

Behind the Canvas Insights

Inside the Mind and Imagination of the artist Rene

Behind the Canvas Insights represent a bonus feature associated with each painting by the artist Rene. These insights consist of a series of narratives and/or images that reflect the frame of mind of the artist as he was in the process of creating a particular painting. Generally, every “Behind the Canvas Insight” is unique to each painting. In a few instances, a partial insight is shared with a select grouping of paintings that have a common relationship.

Related to Painting:

Sometimes, these insights are directly related to the images depicted in the paintings and provide context as to background, inspiration, trivia or interesting additional facts, etc.

Sometimes, these insights provide a brief framework relating to a specific piece of art that inspired the artist’s unique interpretation of that work.

Sometimes, these insights may contain quotes, lyrics or playlists that a person could contemplate as they view the painting.

Unrelated to Painting:

Sometimes, these insights are totally unrelated to the actual content of the painting, focusing instead on a piece of fictional writing, an actor, actress or film maker, a film genre, animated films, a specific film or a television series.

Sometimes, these insights incorporate themed film festivals taking place in fictional movie theatre venues.

Sometimes, these insights incorporate specific film showings and imaginary stage adaptations taking place in fictional live theatre venues.

Overall Impact on Paintings:

Often, these insights, along with the painting’s title, provide a basis for a framework or mood in which to appreciate an extended relaxed fixation on the actual viewing of the painting itself. This effect can be further refined and adapted by the appropriate selection of framing, lighting and musical accompaniment.