What is Chucentric Art?

Every piece created in the style of concentric circles starts with visualization. A visualization inspired by chance, prophecy, or words supplied by the universe. Many times, titles or verbal narratives flow into my creative mind out of the ether. I then construct a visual body to help materialize that spirit. Most of my creations are gifts from the universe and I am just a willing vessel to manifest them.

I may sketch out the concept on paper in graphite, watercolor, acrylics, or combination of materials. Or I sometimes just dive in and explore my chosen medium directly on the canvas.

I slide into painting mode, sometimes drawn into ‘the zone’. A place or feeling where I am detached from myself, occupying a sense of elated consciousness. I know this because I am able to paint with flawless ability, and achieve perfect harmony with my color palette. Outside the zone, I am not able to attain the same level of boldness and intention. But in the zone, I receive guidance and instructions as if from a guru in my head. The pace is furious, yet measured. Bold, yet sublime. This process represents the cerebral part of my work. The fusion of the collective mind and spark of creativity.

A famous artist once said, “knowing when to stop is an art in itself”. I reach the conclusion when the guide in my head announces it. I emerge from my trance exhausted - but fulfilled. I step away from the piece, walk away and separate my attachment. After a while, I come back to analyze it as the ‘second artist’ and ‘first critic’. With fresh eyes, I can make adjustments here and there as needed.

I strive for excellence rather than perfection. My satisfaction concludes when the shades of excellence shines through.

This process concludes the first step of creating a work in concentric circles.

The second step is different, but equally as important. It’s a foray into the mechanics of craftsmanship. An enforcement of the mechanical mind. 

Using the completed painting as a foundation, the concentric narrative emerges. Taking form from the artwork below to guide rich layers of texture.

It’s a cosmos of color-mixing and color-matching that captures the essence of the narrative beneath. Nuances cannot be lost in translation; and neither is verve.