Carnal Blame Drawing

Drawing: Prisma Color on Paper.

“Carnal Blame” 2003. 



Ebony & White/Blue Prisma Color Pencil on watercolor paper (drawing)



 12.00” H x 18.00” W (30.48 x 45.72 cm)



 Jay Worth Allen's "Carnal Blame" was born at a time, in which Americans in particular, were keenly aware of the consequences of others' decisions impacting innocent bystanders (or, as the over-used term is haply used, "acceptable collateral damage"). The carnage. Carnal? Yes. Blame? Oh most assuredly yes, and definitively obvious. This illustrious work is being offered here from the artist's own private collection. Or, as he so succinctly put it, "I have no idea where this piece came from, but here it is!" Could it be that after days on end, hours upon hours of watching carefully staged propagandized war machinations with no actual purpose in mind but to expand its producers purse made its indelible mark upon the artist? Hum. Something to ponder. At any rate, in genuine Jay Worth Allen form, this brilliantly executed work captures the precise moment in time when the individual realizes just what he's done. The lives, the sins to others, himself, and most importantly, his God . . . just what has he done? Photographed against a black board, ss always, brilliantly articulated lights and darks on watercolor paper form complex harmonies in the composition of “Carnal Blame.” Using the beauty of a male nude overlooked by unadulterated blue and white clouds.



 Jay Worth Allen is passionate. And as the artist, every facet of his work is imbued with that passion, which includes the materials he uses to create his art. “Carnal Blame,” is created on high quality watercolor paper (as are all of his works on paper), instead of pastel, Ingres or other lighter papers usually found as a base for pastel works. Why? “The answer is simple.” —In his own words: “The reason I use watercolor [paper] for my drawings and pastels is because they are heavier, thicker, and stronger than other paper . . . that way, I can draw on the whole piece . . . including all the way past the edges!”



 “Carnal Blame” has been deemed an “extremely important work” by collectors and critics alike, as several companion works have been shown in several U.S. museums, galleries, and private settings and are in collections throughout the world. 

To learn more about this work, the series, and this magnificent artist’s inspiration, please see the following works presently being offered here at Saatchi Art:

 Water Lily — [https://www.saatchiart.com/art/Drawing-Water-Lily/733729/3313866/view]. 

For further information, please see: The Wedding Bed — [https://www.saatchiart.com/art/Painting-The-Wedding-Bed/733729/2265931/view];

 After The Moment — [https://www.saatchiart.com/art/Painting-After-The-Moment/733729/2264801/view]; and 

Diana Sleeping — [https://www.saatchiart.com/art/Painting-Diana-Sleeping/733729/2265938/view]. 

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 Additional works in this ongoing series will be offered here as well; please visit Jay Worth Allen's profile for more information, and to view other works currently being offered through Saatchi Art. We appreciate and encourage any comments. Thank you.


 Additional works in this ongoing series will be offered here as well; please visit Jay Worth Allen's profile for more information, and to view other works currently being offered through Saatchi Art. We appreciate and encourage any comments. Thank you.

 A quick note on framing & mounting: For the best display of “Carnal Blame,” the work should be mounted by floating — to ensure every touch of the artist's hand is experienced. 


Regarding shipping, this work will be shipped flat, protected in archival plastic and board and unframed, all in accordance with Saatchi Art's shipping policies. (Please see additional photos of this work for a visual of the aforementioned shipping description.)

Drawing:Pencil on Paper

Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork

Size:18 W x 12 H x 0.1 D in

Delivery Time:Typically 5-7 business days for domestic shipments, 10-14 business days for international shipments.