When the European artist Max Todd created his signature ?bird?s-eye? paintings, he captured the imagination of art lovers across the world.
It is not unusual for an artist?s style to evolve over time, but when comparing European artist Max Todd?s early works with his later pieces in his ?signature? bird?s-eye style, they could be by different painters completely.
Earlier in his career, Todd painted rural landscapes and scenery of the romantic genre, but one day, he decided to make a departure from his classic style. Rather than painting scenes from a traditional perspective, he tried an aerial, ?bird?s-eye? view instead, and the rest, as they say, is history. This light-hearted style of social commentary, recording an otherwise unobserved moment in time, also captured the imagination of the art world, with Todd?s works now on display everywhere from the UK to the US. There is something wonderfully nostalgic about remembering days spent at the seaside, surrounded by the laughter of children and families soaking up the sunshine, jumping the waves of the ocean and playing in the sand. This playfulness is what Todd manages to capture so well with his unique style. The aerial views are dotted with tiny figures, every one unique, whether they be found on the beach or the ski slopes, another favourite setting.
Off the Beaten Track, Acrylic on Canvas, 79cm x 79cm
Todd carefully plans and creates each tiny figure with its own identity and personality which he has thought through dow...