Sleeping Kittens Critique #2

Sleeping Kittens

This piece is called “Sleeping Cats”. The photographer of this photo is unknown. The subject matter of this photograph is comfort.

The piece is a photograph of two fluffy kittens. It is a close up of their sleeping heads. There is a comfortable and cozy content. The two innocent fluffy kittens create a perfect harmony and the juxtaposition of the kittens makes them seem so comfortable. The bottom kitten resting his head on the top kitten’s paw is subtle because one doesn’t notice it at first. This is a sensory photo because the furry kittens pertain to the sense of touch, which also makes the texture of the photo seem fluffy and soft. The photo consists of light values and the tone is also light. The colors used are mostly white with light browns, grays, and some black. There is emphasis on the top kitten because his whole face is shown and his colors are more consistent and blended than the bottoms kitten’s lighter face. The viewer would interpret this as two comfortable kittens sleeping peacefully after a day of playing.

The kittens’ closed eyes make this piece seem peaceful and relaxing. Their fur makes it seem comfortable and warm. An obvious narrative would be that after a long day of playing, the kittens snuggled up for a cozy nap. The viewer feels warm and happy when they see this because the kittens are so comfortable and innocent.

Cozy Cabin by Judy Gibson (Critique)

Cozy Cabin by Judy Gibson
Judy Gibson painted this painting called “Cozy Cabin.” She uses pencil to capture the spirit and grace of home. It is an American painting for she has lived in Paris, Texas all her life.

Judy Gibson’s painting is an example of realism because it’s representation is meant to be accurate. There is perfect harmony of all the objects that would remind one of comfort, such as the blankets, the dog, the fireplace, and the books. The way that all the furniture is in juxtaposition contributes to a sense of comfort. The focal point is the fireplace because all the furniture is arranged facing it and it is the brightest object in the room. There is emphasis on the fire because it is glowing and casting shadows. The scene outside the window is subtle because one might not notice it at first. The earthy tones, such as red and brown, create a comforting feeling. Also, the warm colors represent comfort.

This painting makes one feel cozy and warm. The mood is peaceful and relaxing. The moon reflecting off the water outside the window creates a tranquil feeling. The painting narrates that one would comfortably relax and unwind in front of the fire. The coats and fishing poles near the hooks in the corner suggest that after a day of fishing, someone might sit by the fire with his dog to unwind. The books and blankets indicate that someone might sit and read in front of the fire to relax.

Comfortable-John Mayer

A verse from
"Comfortable"
By John Mayer

I loved you
Gray sweatpants
No make up
So perfect

Our love was
Comfortable
And so broken in

I Feel Home-OAR

I Feel Home -O.A.R.

There are few things pure in this world anymore,
and home is one of the few.
We'd have a drink outside,
maybe run and hide if we saw a couple men in blue.
To me it's so damn easy to see
that true people are the people at home.
Well, I've been away but now I'm back today,
and there aint a place I'd rather go.

I feel home,
when I see the faces that remember my own.
I feel home,
when I'm chillin outside with the people I know.
I feel home, and that's just what I feel.
Home to me is reality,
and all I need is something real.

Feelin alright, headin out tonight,
maybe out to a dark driveway.
I say now some feel bored,
and some are lookin for more.
Well, we all just decide to stay.
We got nothin to do, and I look at you
I see something that I know and love.
And with the crack of a smile we all stay a while
we know from home there aint nothing above.

Well in the end we can all call a friend
well that's something I know as true.
And then a thousand years and a thousand tears
I'll come back to my original crew

Because to me throughout eternity
there's somewhere where you're welcome to go
I said it's something free that means a lot to me
when I'm with my friends I feel home.

I feel home,
when I see the faces that remember my own
I feel home,
when I'm chillin outside with the people I know.
I feel home,
and that's just what I feel.
Because home to me is reality,
and all I need is something real
Home to me is reality,
and all I need is something real.

I feel home.

For my concept, I was thinking about doing comfort. There are a lot of different things that would make one feel at home and cozy.