From the words of LORD TOPH “Empathicism,” is a new fine art style which I have been developing and defining for quite some time now. The aim of my “empathicistic” style (if you will), is to translate the emotional connection from the artist, to the work, to the viewer. Unlike most classical styles, “Empathicism” begins […]
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Empathicism: “A Style Is Born”
Once, someone asked me an interesting question regarding “Empathicism.” The question was in regards to me creating, and developing the style. What was asked was, “how is it you can call it a style, and who made it official?” My answer was simple. It is a style simply because it is a way in which […]

LORD TOPH on Creativity & Originality
All my life I have accepted challenges as they come. Through trial and error, I have always found some form of resolve… a solution to the problem. In order to create, and continue being a creative, I’ve had to apply this method of thought integrated with action. Resilience is the key to bringing concepts into […]

Video: Expressions of Empathy Vol. I and II – A Journey Through Empathicism
The color, stroke, subject, and emotion come pouring out in vivid detail with LORD TOPH’s newly created style, “Empathicism.” This video presentation gives us a visual tour of LORD TOPH’s first two volumes of the “Expressions of Empathy” series (EOE). The EOE series is a gateway to the art of Empathicism, connecting the viewer with […]

Video: “A Symphony Of Texture & Form”

Empathicism – Painting Outside the Lines
Looking at paintings by the masters of old, you can’t help but see how their style and impact has echoed through the ages. The strokes, subjects and execution shown in their bodies of work created inspirational principles that artists have carried and passed for hundreds of years. From various times, movements and styles, painters have […]

The Creation of Empathicism
Style (n.) \stī(-ə)l\ a : a distinctive manner of expression (as in writing or speech) b : a distinctive manner or custom of behaving or conducting oneself ; also : a particular mode of living c : a particular manner or technique by which something is done, created, or performed Webster’s Dictionary – http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/style Art always begins […]

The Theory Behind Empathicism
Empathicism – A new style that due to time, and exposure, can bloom into a new movement in the world of art. Founded by LORD TOPH, “Empathicism” presents itself as empathy interpreted through the painting’s subject matter, color, size, title and even stroke application. This will obviously raise questions in the art world as to […]

Aim of Empathicism
A fine art style can easily establish a point of view well enovgh to steer a conversation, or set a complete atmosphere in a room. Yet often times, translation of svbject or theme is lost long before it can svccessfvlly garner an emotional connection from, and with the viewer. Many artists have fallen short of […]