Currently available books by Aberjhani that feature cover art (some also have photography) by him include: These Black and Blue Red Zone Days; Dreams of the Immortal City Savannah, Greeting Flannery O'Connor at the Back Door of My Mind; and, the eBook edition of Songs from the Black Skylark zPed Music Player. His work is also featured on the cover of the 2022 Flannery O'Connor Review along with a full section of art and poetry by him in the publication.
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Silk-Featherbrush Number 1: Rhapsody in the Key of Joy and Mystery
This is my very first SILK-FEATHERBRUSH ARTSTYLE print posted on Fine Art... more
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Silk-Featherbrush Number 1: Rhapsody in the Key of Joy and Mystery
This is my very first SILK-FEATHERBRUSH ARTSTYLE print posted on Fine Art America and it has since become a collectible modern classic.
A rhapsody by definition is an exultant musical composition or inspired utterance that takes its form from energetic expression. Which is another way of saying it is concerned more with the uninhibited essence of a thing than its external restricted boundaries. Admittedly, none of that was on my mind when creating "Rhapsody in the Key of Joy and Mystery." But while doing so I allowed myself to enter into a kind of rhapsodic flow without expectations and felt more like I was improvising the composition of music than as if constructing a work of art. Therefore, the title of this art-print.
I may have been trying to imitate Jackson Pollock's action-painting style when I started erasing something and stumbled upon the beginnings of the Silk-Featherbrush technique and...
I was born and raised in the southeastern United States, then spent many years, while pursuing my education and serving in the U.S. Air Force, traveling around America and the world. Much of story is told in recent book releases like Greeting Flannery OConnor at the Back Door of My Mind and Dreams of the Immortal City Savannah. Artwork by me is featured on the cover of both books. My last 4 public exhibits were at the Savannah/Hilton Head Airport Art Gallery in Savannah, Georgia, USA, and during a cultural arts event in the historic Lafayette Square in the same city. I am currently completing an artbook project on different challenge which humanity has been facing in the 2020s, with text contributions from writers around the world. My...
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Aberjhani's Official Postered Chromatic Poetics
Thank you so much Laurie. This first post in my Silk-Featherbrush Artstyle collection is still a favorite.
Laurie's Intuitive
I love the energy! Beautifully done, Aberjhani! Thank you for sharing your talent with us!! Love this!
Aberjhani's Official Postered Chromatic Poetics
I appreciate the revisit very much Angeles. Thank you.
Angeles M Pomata
Revisiting this stunning piece, Aberjhani!! The lighting, colors, and mood are fascinating. L/F
Marian Voicu
Stunning work of art! F
Aberjhani replied:
Thank you vey much Marian for checking out my very first posted Silk-Featherbrush Artstyle image: "Rhapsody in the Key of Joy and Mystery.
Amy E Fraser
Fabulous Aberjhani! I can feel the music! Great creative process and instincts.
Aberjhani replied:
Thanks for that Amy. Appreciate it very much.
Jack Zulli
Nice patterns and blends with pleasing color;)
Aberjhani replied:
Thank you very much Jack.
Johanna Hurmerinta
Terrrific.
Aberjhani replied:
Appreciate you checking it out Johanna.
Aberjhani's Official Postered Chromatic Poetics
Thank you Rainbow Artist Orlando L for checking it out.
Rainbow Artist Orlando L
I love this beautiful creation!! fabulous colours and energy. absolutely a delight for the eyes!! L/F
Aberjhani's Official Postered Chromatic Poetics
In addition to to the Abstract Moods group for featuring RHAPSODY IN THE KEY OF JOY & MYSTERY, much gratitude also to ARTS FANTASTIC WORLD.
Gallery Beguiled
The colors are so dynamic, Aberjhani, so much like your words! Your use of colors is brilliant. Love this abstract work of art! l/f
Aberjhani replied:
I greatly appreciate your kind words Gallery Beguiled just as I do your exceptional artistry.
Swedish Attitude Design
~ This is a Very Fascinating artwork! I Love it!! ~ Sincerely Cia ~
Aberjhani replied:
Very glad you like this Swedish Attitude Design. I just visited your gallery and am always amazed by what I discover there.
Barbie Corbett-Newmin
Please submit this lovely work to Best for Blankets.
Aberjhani replied:
Thank you so much for the suggestion Barbie. I was not familiar with Best for Blankets but will check it out.
Jeff Iverson
Wonderful work with your lovely technique!
Aberjhani replied:
I greatly appreciate that Jeff. The continuous refinement of the technique provides a challenge that I welcome each time.
Geraldine Scull
Wonderful eye catching capture, love the 3 D effect and electrifying processing~ l/f
Aberjhani replied:
Thank you so much Geraldine. Hanging out at FAA has made me a little bolder :)
Aberjhani's Official Postered Chromatic Poetics
Thank you very much Ann, Gallery Beguiled, and Carol. This particular work got me started on an entire range of new stylistic approaches.
Carol Japp
Wow, this is awesome Aberjhani! Fantastic creative work! l/f
Gallery Beguiled
Really digging the colors of this. The yellows and blues embrace each other. This is so unique, exciting, uplifting and beautiful. Love seeing the world through your eyes. l/f
Ann Skelton
Very cool Aberjhani! l/f
Aberjhani's Official Postered Chromatic Poetics
Much gratitude to the Abstract Moods group for featuring RHAPSODY IN THE KEY OF JOY & MYSTERY.
Jack Zulli
Pleasing arrangement of color and form, joy to view;) v/f
Aberjhani replied:
Very glad you like it Jack.
Shoal Hollingsworth
Amazing, I love the patterns and colors here. Your work is stunning as always
Aberjhani replied:
Thank you Shoal for the very kind words. I enjoy visiting your collections as well.
Angeles M Pomata
You say 'exultant' in the description, and it's just a perfect definition for this piece. What an exultant and cheerful explosion of colors, Aberjhani!! L/F
Aberjhani replied:
Very glad you agree Angeles.
VIVA Anderson
Yes, glorious, rhapsodic,wonderful,music,vision unique.....kudos....fv......VIVA
Aberjhani replied:
Appreciate that very much VIVA.