Monday, January 13, 2014

Pierre Bonnard


I love the composition of this painting titled Excursion at Sea painted in 1924-25 by Bonnard. I have started using a brush instead of exclusive use of the palette knife, still attempting to simplify and remove detail. I am going for my interpretation of the essence of the painting.
Three figures (the Hahnloser Family) seem not entirely together. Parents seem to be in conversation, but the daughter is by herself. A teenager?
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7 comments:

  1. Linda PoppleJanuary 13, 2014 at 10:13 AM

    You are really rockin' with this idea! I love that you can take a painting and reduce it to the essentials and then abstract it. This has been fun to see.

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  2. Anne Winthrop CordinJanuary 13, 2014 at 7:18 PM

    Thanks Linda! This project has been a kick so far. I never have a clue where I'll end up when I begin the abstract! Thanks for checking in and making a comment- so appreciated.

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  3. Art MaineJanuary 14, 2014 at 8:39 AM

    Great to see the source along with you interpretation, a peak into where you were going. This is a great series.

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    1. Anne Winthrop CordinJanuary 14, 2014 at 7:32 PM

      Thank you for stopping by and commenting; I am enjoying myself and I guess it shows!

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  4. Art MaineJanuary 14, 2014 at 8:41 AM

    A peak to see where you climbed, a peek into seeing how you were thinking.

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  5. Fay TerryJanuary 14, 2014 at 9:13 AM

    So glad you chose a Bonnard painting, he is my number one favorite. I am really enjoying seeing and reading about what you are doing.

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    1. Anne Winthrop CordinJanuary 14, 2014 at 7:33 PM

      How can one not love Bonnard? Thanks so much for stopping by Fay.

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