Through Scarlet Lenses

More about Through Scarlet Lenses

Scarlet whispers call,
visions dance through crimson glass,
silent truths remain.

A surreal grayscale portrait with striking red elements. The subject, dressed in formalwear, wears bold red glasses, his mysterious smile adding intrigue. His dreadlocks introduce movement and individuality, merging modern identity with surrealist aesthetics. Vivid red birds perch nearby, while a red feline companion stares knowingly. The background remains subtly abstract, enhancing depth and mystery.

Artistic Statement: This piece explores perception, mystery, and identity, using hyperrealism and surrealist techniques. The contrast between grayscale and red creates an intense focal balance, drawing attention to the selective color choices. The dreadlocks add contemporary personality, while the cat and birds deepen the surreal dreamscape. The subtle abstract background suggests an unseen reality just beyond reach.

Influencing Artists: René Magritte, Salvador Dalí, Mark Ryden, M.C. Escher, Gottfried Helnwein

Tags: #aiart #surrealism #monochrome #red #mystery #symbolism #deepdreamgenerator

Sources and Process:
Base image of mine,
https://img-v3.deepdreamgenerator.com/3430634/qw5308_3820b81f5ebe102bec5de45476dc29ad3bbacf86.jpg?v=1
created with DDG AIVison with the following prompt:
"SLIGHTLY CONTRASTED PHOTOREALISTIC IMAGE, in GREY SHADES, ON WHITE TEXTURED VELLUM, MODERN & Symbolic GARDEN with HANDSOME man, METIS SKIN, ((wearing DREADS)) and round sunglasses, with red metallic frame, with transparent lenses (Ebony, Onyx, Shadow Gray, Soft Charcoal, Iron, Platinum, Lead Gray, Pale Gray, Concrete Gray)(((COLOURED FLOWERS IN BACKGROUND, GREY LEAVES)))"

© emma cha