I have been painting from a master figure painting one day, and the next day making an abstract painting using the colors of the master work. Today is Mary Cassatt, an American living in Paris at the time of Impressionism, a friend of Edgar Degas and a wonderful painter. I hadn't noticed before how the three hands are almost touching in the composition, although the boatsman is at a distance from the woman and her child. I hadn't noticed how the green in her hat mimics that of the distant landscape. I love this push and pull she plays with. This painting was inspired by a vacation at Antibes, in the south of France, not too far from St Jean- Cap- Ferrat, where we lived when I was a teenager. But that's another story!
You are enlightening us with your view of the masters in a new way, your written observations insightful. (Might you add a line break between the paintings; they're on top of each other in the display)
ReplyDeleteAdded the extra space Art Maine, thanks, it does read better!
DeleteHow have I missed you over the last 24 days? I love what you are doing with this series. It looks like you are having fun as well.
ReplyDeleteThanks Carroll, I can't wait to have some time to go visiting blogs, everyone is working like mad!
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