Tuesday, March 19, 2013

"Swan Lakers" 6" X 8" Oil on canvasboard

 The photo with this group of swans was intriguing to me because of the sharp contrast between the white of their feathers and the darker shadows. They are such elegant birds with their graceful movement and long necks. Swans play a big role in early mythology, and children of my era grew up listening to the tale of "The Ugly Duckling" a story of an outcast who later transformed into one of these beautiful creatures.
















                                                                                

Wednesday, March 6, 2013

"Apres-Swim Shower Line" Oil 11" X 14"

                                                                                
This past summer my son took his two boys to the local pool to swim and cool off. There were several other children  there and when everyone was done swimming they just formed a line to rinse off under the shower. No adult told them to - they just quietly went over and stood waiting. Each one seems to be in his/her own little world. Tuckered out, I imagine.

This is the largest size I have worked for awhile. I'm pleased with the results, but there were many in-progress decisions to make, and I physically felt tired after it was finished. Does that ever happen to you?

http://www.dailypaintworks.com/Artists/carol-flatt-1045


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