The Frustration of Learning

UPDATE: Without thinking, I removed my own entry from the contest. While my OCD kicked in to take care of grammatical issues, on reflex I changed categories without thinking. I never knew that contests were under a category, and on reflex I placed it under fan art. I'm really depressed about this...

When I read the rules, I couldn't figure out how I could relate to Kubo and his challenges. Heck, I didn't even have a chance to watch the movie.

I noted that Kubo specialized in the art of origami and the shamisen. I thought I might make a piece that reflects what a lot of artists go through when they first started off learning a craft. The idea here is that Kubo is first starting to learn how to work his art, music and power. With all the paper balls and torn paper, he can relate to all of us. We make mistakes and we tear up what we don't like some times.

For Kubo it's also the more personal because he does it for his mother, which is why the overwhelming background is a tribute to his mother's kimono.

-Piece is hand painted on 16"x20" stretched canvas.

Gicl'ee canvas prints of this piece are available for sale on my Etsy shop!

www.etsy.com/shop/DNLINKWorks