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?
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What a wonderful subject, I love this painting each little one with their own personality, I find this painting moving, well caught.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Diana! It was their individuality, too, that captured me. So cute!!
DeleteWhat a wonderful painting! You captured their movements and expressions perfectly!
ReplyDeleteI get tired too-mentally and physically-from thinking and standing.
I'm glad you like it, Libby. My two grandsons are in it - numbers #4 and #5 from the left. This is one painting where the whole group is more effective than the individuals, I think.
DeleteI LOVE THIS ONE! they all look so patient waiting their turn to clean up!! This piece tells a story..at first, I thought it was a photo..! and I was physically tired with my painting of Chinatown..I guess since their was a lot of Chinese writing I didn't want to "mess up" ..so it was a bit tense. Again, Carol..this is wonderful!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad that this fatigue thing happens to others and not just me. I tried to be loose as I love that style, but ended up being more representational. I think that's what did it!! Thank you.
DeleteBeautiful Carol, what a sweet painting and you did the kids beautifully! I think painting people/portraits is exhausting because the proportions have to be just right. Great job!
ReplyDeleteYes, Karen, I agree with the portrait/people comment. One wants to do SUCH a good job for the people involved. Thank you for your kind words.
DeleteLove this line up! So fun.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Carol. I'd love to have even a portion of your skill in painting children. Your paintings always have so much movement in them.
DeleteCarol, what a great painting! Love the colors and kids; they are adorable.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Melanie. I learned quite a bit from the doing of this painting. The photo really made me want to try it.
DeleteThis one really tell a story and one all of us can relate to. If only they didn't have to go through their teenage years! Now there is an idea - fast forward a few years and their body language will tell a whole different story!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a wonderful painting, Carol.
Boy, that's for sure! THAT would be an interesting painting! Thank you, Julie, for commenting and making me smile!
Deletewow! what a painting...! It is complex....but not too much so. I've seen this scene at my community pool. You did a wonderful job of it!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Celeste! I imagine there are many great shots available at pools in the summer. I need to go hang out there for a few days. You can't beat the light! I appreciate you commenting!
DeleteWhat a wonderful multiple figure painting you've created. Each in their own little world but each connected somehow to all the others.
ReplyDeleteThat's what caught my attention about the photo. Little kids being little kids. Can't beat it!
DeleteWhat a beautiful subject, and how well you captured all their different ways, a painting to be very proud of, wow !
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jane! It certainly is a memory of a great day with swimming and play and lots of sunshine.
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