Sunday, October 2, 2011

window seat

This does not look like something that I would paint. I guess I usually paint with livelier colors. Took this photo in Italy after one of my scouts pointed it out to me. My husband and I have traveled a good bit with the two couples that went with us to Italy. They are very supportive of my work and have been with me lots of times when I took pictures of things I went on to paint later. Fun for them and me. So......in Italy they were always on the look out for something that might interest me. Mary pointed out this guy sitting in a high window. Thanks. He is painted on a 6 x 8" linen panel.
Had a fun day yesterday at the Bluff Park art show. Beautiful day and got to visit with lots of friends and strangers. Even saw two boys (they will always be boys to me) I used to teach in High School.

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6 comments:

  1. Gorgeous. I love the old plaster and the detail around the window. There is a bit of mystery in this one, wondering what's beyond the boy in the room.

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  2. I like this. The color is warm and the composition, inviting.

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  3. Well, here you go - there's something to be said for doing something kind of 'out of character'! I love this - so warm and the colors enhance the solitude of the figure - I think your scouts should be kept around! Nice job!

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  4. You are lucky to have friends that are on the lookout for images that could be paintings. And this is the wonderful result...your box is just getting bigger!

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  5. This is beautiful Carol--the variation of the warm tones. I especially like the color and value of the shadow in the arch and how the color cools/grays on the lower left side of the arch--it is just right--and that touch of turquoise in the lower right hand corner.

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  6. I saw this when you first posted it and was drawn to it immediately but didn't have time to comment. Love the color and texture of the wall. It really sets a mood with the dark arch and small figure.

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