Dear Art Lover,
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| Working on the head first - oil painting |
Stereotypes are not always accurate, nor
are they always flattering. I am
currently working on a large composition of a Serbian farmer and his
granddaughter. I have been to Serbia
twice now to visit them and I adore this family. The stereotype that I am referring to this
time is one that I have heard from other farmers as well: That city folks tend to think that farmers
are dumb. Oh, the stories that Srecko
tells about the kinds of things that people and even his government assume of
him!
So, I hope to show this farmer as I see
him: a studious, thoughtful, and
intelligent man. Technically speaking, I
want to do a partially monochromatic painting, focus on brush strokes and
texture, create a story-telling composition, and make something beautiful.
It is great to be back home and painting
again. My trip to the USA was fruitful
and fast, despite my being there for seven weeks. It was not enough time with my family
(although my baby sister’s wedding was a lot of fun!) and even less time with
friends, many of whom I did not get to see at all. I really appreciate those who made an effort
to come see me privately or at one of my art events. Thank you!
Cheers and, gosh,
almost a “happy June” already!
Kelly
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| Serbian Farmer monochrome painting work-in-progress |
2 comments:
This looks to be a really fine painting growing from a rich relationship. I love your art!
Hi Craig! I have been meaning to write to you to thank you for the books! My neighbor had them sitting on my kitchen table when I arrived back from the States. very kind of you to send, especially such a long way! Perhaps I will find time for the reading of them now that my wrist is broken and I need to really heal my knee!
And thanks for the compliment on this painting, sadly still a work-in-progress.
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