6 x 6"oil on masonite
sold
Today's my dad's birthday. I lost him years ago - truly the greatest man I had the pleasure of knowing, especially as his daughter. He died before I got my first Mac, he never knew the internet nor a digital camera - and he was an electronic wizard. A trained engineer. He'd absolutely flip out. So would my mom. She sold her paintings the old way - setting up a display in a show, sitting for hours and days. Wow. They would both just freak out. Happy Birthday Johnny.
This simple moment was taken from the lounge area of a Chicago hotel - as I passed by this gentleman, reading his newspaper while waiting on his ride - I instantly saw a painting in my head. Strong light, strong, rich colors - a composition so naturally ready for me to do that very thing.
This simple moment was taken from the lounge area of a Chicago hotel - as I passed by this gentleman, reading his newspaper while waiting on his ride - I instantly saw a painting in my head. Strong light, strong, rich colors - a composition so naturally ready for me to do that very thing.
I'm sure you've heard it before, Karin, but you've captured that moment. And by just implying the detail without having to paint every detail. Awesome!
ReplyDeleteKarin, this piece has a really strong spatial division, and is a wonderful painting. I especially enjoy the placement and color of the hands and shoes, but the strength of the piece overall is simply grand..
ReplyDeleteI lost my father also and can relate to how you feel. Here's to your Dad and how proud he is of you anyway in spirit, watching it all unfold for you now.
ReplyDeleteThe light on those hands is just lovely.
ReplyDeleteWonderful little piece and a great tribute to your dad!
ReplyDeleteI love your painting, well done as is all your work!
ReplyDeleteI lost my father, too, just this month. He was an artist, my mentor, my friend. I know how you must miss your father, and I miss mine so much. Nice things you wrote. My best to you today in remembrance of your loved ones.
Lovely warm feeling to this.
ReplyDeleteMy father has been gone for 17 years. He would have loved the internet as he was an avid reader and information
junkie. He was the first to encourage my art. I miss him.
My father's birthday was May 21st :D
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