10 x 8 inches, oil on canvas panel Copyright 2010, John A. Brecht, all rights reserved
I painted this in May while standing near my driveway, looking west, down my street. I have always enjoyed this vantage and have studied it frequently. I completed this in one day. However, I was not totally satisfied and after stewing on it for a few days, I was able to articulate just what it needed. It didn't take much to complete. Returning to a location on a different day can reveal new things. Deliberating on a piece can have its rewards.
VERY LOVELY PAINTING! YOUR COMMENT ABOUT RETURNING TO THE PICTURE ON A DIFFERENT DAY, TO SEE FROM A DIFFEENT PERSPECTIVE, SO TO SPEAK,REMINDS ME OF A GREAT SCENE FROM THE MOVIE, "THE DEAD POETS SOCIETY" WITH ROBIN WILLIAMS AS THE TEACHER.
THE SCENE THAT HAS HAD A PROFOUND AFFECT ON ME IS DURING A LESSON, WHEN WILLIAMS ASKS THE BORED, BUT FULL OF PROMISE CLASS TO GET UP FROM THEIR SEATS, AND STAND ON THEIR DESKS, AND TELL HIM WHAT THEY SEE (OR, SOMETHING LIKE THAT). IT WAS AN EXERCISE TO SEE THINGS, LIFE, FROM NEW AND DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVES.........FROM DIFFERENT ANGLES, ETC.
Posted by: GARLICPARISI | 07/11/2010 at 01:49 PM