the painting allows the humanity of the subject to fill the canvas, the paper, this act of selflessness in the painter makes the work strong for me. kjm
This time around i actually noticed that sharp gold line that separates her shoulder from the background and the purple "frame" on the right side of the picture. Delightful touches
It's always nice to take a second look. I sometimes re-discover my own work when someone calls attention to it in the comments.
dale, the dream, dawn, kjm, loren, lee's river, solitary walker -- Thanks so much for your kind words about "Person With Questions." Much appreciated, as Old Girl Of The North Country is in quiet mode for now.
Hi robin andrea -- Always good to hear from you. Still in quiet mode, but not painting. It's 5:30 p.m. and still fairly light here. Winter's on its way out. Have thoroughly enjoyed having a window on Santa Cruz through this winter.
How can I be useful, of what service can I be? There is something inside me, what can it be? -- Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890)
Welcome to "37TH DREAM (RUMORS OF PEACE)".
The photograph currently at the top of my blog was taken from my porch before sunrise on October 29, 2023.
"OLD GIRL OF THE NORTH COUNTRY" (the earliest name for my blog -- http://oldgirlfromthenorthcountry.blogspot.com
) came to life in early December of 2006 so that I could post a 42-year retrospective of my paintings and drawings and through that action, create a new relationship with the day the man I loved returned from Vietnam in December 1970. For a while (sometime after spring of 2008, which is when he died) my blog was "TALKING 37TH DREAM WITH RAINBOW (RUMORS OF PEACE)". For a number of years, it's been "TALKING 37TH DREAM (RUMORS OF PEACE)." As of April 12, 2017 my blog was titled "37TH DREAM / TALKING 37TH DREAM (RUMORS OF PEACE/LOOKING UP)". Somewhere along the way it became 37TH DREAM (RUMORS OF PEACE).
To begin viewing the retrospective with narrative, scroll down to December 8, 2006, on this page:
I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word in reality. This is why right temporarily defeated is stronger than evil triumphant. -- Martin Luther King, Jr. (1929-1968)
All journeys have secret destinations of which the traveler is unaware. -- Martin Buber (1878-1965)
It is only a little planet, but how beautiful it is.
-- Robinson Jeffers
The true end of a war is the rebirth of life; the right to die peacefully in your own bed. The true end of war is the end of fear; the true end of war is the return of laughter.
-- Alfred Molano
Enjoy every sandwich -- Warren Zevon (1947-2003)
Not in God's wilds will you ever hear the sad moan, "All is vanity." No, we are paid a thousand times for all our toil, and after a single day spent outdoors in their atmosphere of strength and beauty, one could still say, should death come — even without any hope of another life — "Thank you for this most glorious gift!" and pass on.
-- John Muir (1838-1914)
Philip Henslowe: Mr. Fennyman, allow me to explain about the theatre business. The natural condition is one of insurmountable obstacles on the road to imminent disaster. Hugh Fennyman: So what do we do? Philip Henslowe: Nothing. Strangely enough, it all turns out well. Hugh Fennyman: How? Philip Henslowe: I don't know. It's a mystery.
10 comments:
Oh, that's gorgeous.
You are an amazing portrait artist. I have never had a strong sense for creating in this manner, so I am in awe!
I love your use of colors!
the painting allows the humanity of the subject to fill the canvas, the paper, this act of selflessness in the painter makes the work strong for me. kjm
This time around i actually noticed that sharp gold line that separates her shoulder from the background and the purple "frame" on the right side of the picture. Delightful touches
It's always nice to take a second look. I sometimes re-discover my own work when someone calls attention to it in the comments.
also krasnye
The portrait is beautiful and I agree with every comment...
dale, the dream, dawn, kjm, loren, lee's river, solitary walker -- Thanks so much for your kind words about "Person With Questions." Much appreciated, as Old Girl Of The North Country is in quiet mode for now.
I'm glad I stopped back in and read your comment. I have been wondering how you are. Quiet is good. I hope you are painting.
Hi robin andrea -- Always good to hear from you. Still in quiet mode, but not painting. It's 5:30 p.m. and still fairly light here. Winter's on its way out. Have thoroughly enjoyed having a window on Santa Cruz through this winter.
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