In his corner all is well. A man content with his small piece of paradise, on the banks of a mighty river, quietly gazes at the early morning traffic on the shipping channel.
Life is good.
Ideas for portrait/figures come at the most ordinary moments that somehow reveal the profound yet commonplace. I visit with Bill, my brother in law, and his family each summer in upstate NY and for years this image has etched its way into my painterly database. I asked his permission to take his photo while we both sat with our cups of coffee just enjoying the early peaceful morning together on his porch. He was generous enough, knowing that I wanted him for a portrait study and humored me when I abruptly said"...wait wait...please hold still, this is a painter's moment. Let me get the camera!"
I often wonder if similar moments took place in the lives of my favorite painters Sorolla, Vermeer, Sargent and Zorn. Except for the camera, of course.
8 comments:
absolutely lovely! beautifully done!
Hi Suz, Thanks a bunch!
That is wonderful! you really got him, I feel like I'm sitting there drinking my coffee too.
So gorgeous! I am quite envious of that lovely porch. I had a similar one not long ago and I just loved sitting out there with all the jalousie windows open and the breezes coming through.
beautiful. he is quiet and contemplative. Love the light and shadows.
Lovely painting Cathyann, love the light and shadows you have captured. Excellent work.
Your work is amazing. you are blessed with great talent !!!
Great job Cathyann, you really get a sense of light and calmness
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