From Doodle Mind, 14 in.sq. gallery wrapped canvas, acrylics, paper, modeling paste
I worked on this piece off and on over the weekend, the shapes
and palette kept changing until I finally scraped it. Surprisingly,
I liked the weathered effect and saw some direction to move forward.
I like the colors, they bring to mind comic books and old wooden toys.
The painting reminds me of young boys that like to doodle and draw, making up
narratives as they go along. I have taught children art and always enjoy
the students that plod along cheerfully with no hesitation as to where they
intend to go. This drawing appeals to me from that perspective. It is playful
and raw, probably overworked under a haze of unwavering optimism!
I can't help but quote the famous Picasso line:
"Every child is an artist. It took me four years to paint like Raphael, but a lifetime
to paint like a child."
4 comments:
I am a firm believer that we all struggle to go back to the child's eyes and heart to making our Art. Wonderful work and yes the weathered surface is very important. Peace, Mary Helen Fernandez Stewart
I LOVE the scraping!
wonderful and the quote is so true...
Mary Helen, the good thing is that the inner child is always waiting to be found! Thanks for your support!
Thanks Carole, going to the brink of ruin, sometimes can be a saving grace!
Thanks Cat. I think it will be lots easier for me to paint like a child than like a Raphael!
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