My car was stopped at the rail crossing at California just west of Arroyo Parkway where there is a car wash. I think these people are waiting for their cars to be washed. The man sits. The woman has picked up a few things she needed at Trader Joe's. I like the way the light hit the woman. I like her efficiency and her cool boots. I like how you can barely see the child, and yet you know she is an adorable little girl, sprite-like in her own boots. Although you can see the man's face (not too well painted), he is less interesting because he is just sitting and the light isn't shining on him.
I painted this for the Calypso Moon Artist Movement challenge,Painting History,and I'm glad I did. Happy Thanksgiving, painters and pilgrims.
Very intelligently used colors that compliment each other and the composition itself is interesting! Though light is not shining on the sitting man, he seems to be more interesting for me.. I see a quite a bit of "movement" in him, I am sure a lot of things are going on in his mind right now!
ReplyDeleteI love the composition and the softness of the colors.
ReplyDeleteI agree - the soft colors and light are wonderful. The thoughtfulness of the man makes a statement, as does the mystery of where the mother and child might be going. They draw you into the painting and invite you to participate. Very nice work.
ReplyDeleteHi Barbara, hope your holiday was nice. I like this painting and the way you described it. Very nice.
ReplyDeleteBoots and skirts. Yep. That's a great representation of our times. Well done!
ReplyDeleteI love the boots too! Great work Barbara, love the soft color palette and the looseness in this.
ReplyDeleteBeautifully done, and a great subjects as well!
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