The two multimedia paintings done by the first artist, though not to my taste are an interesting use of material. I like how the three dimensional aspects of each piece are not overwhelming the subject, but subtly enhancing it, like the dark lines that are featured around the iris of the one on the left and the body of the duck like object on the right. I find the way he made the iris of the painting on the left leave the original plane. Its an interesting way to create motion and play with the restrictions of the canvas space. Even though the artists style is not necessarily my own style I like his use of material and use of space, I can see myself toying with the ideas he has manipulated here in my own style.