Endorphins, Euphoria & Eye Candy: A Quest for Beauty

Harkrader arranged this composition in the northwestern fishing village of Vernazza, Italy (2007). The inexpensive guitar and wine from Rome provide high value for releasing the pleasure seeking endorphins, especially when placed in proximity of the Mediterranean Sea and the lovely seaside bedroom provided by Lillie. This quest for euphoria continue to provide inspiration for many of Harkrader's canvases as he and Ellen's 'lust for life' beckon.
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Embedded Antique Fishing Lure

Harkrader has embedded an antique fishing lure into this earthy digital canvas with attachments. An antique fishing lure that sports 'glass eyes', as opposed to plastic or painted, was used in the canvas. This lure came from his father-in-laws tackle box filled with 1930 to 1950 era lures. This 3"x4" zoom (detail) is only a section of the total 9"x15" canvas from the 'Urban' series. Other media embedded or attached to the canvas include another lure, a stop watch, metal and computer bread board.