"Tranquility"
18 x 18in oil on museum quality panel
$1400
Someone asked me recently why most all of my paintings rarely have people in them. Food for thought. I am guilty as charged for sure. Even when out photographing, I find myself waiting for the nano second when a place empties itself of personalities (like the Mission at San Juan Capistrano, location of the painting
Quiet). And if they
are there in my photo (as in
Venice, a Love Shared) I will leave them out. This habit of mine goes way back and the question posed is not new to me. However, the title to the above painting led me on a search which led to my
aha moment!
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| Detail of Chair...EMPTY chair...:)) |
I love painting places that allow one to wander in,
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| Love and Tranquility among the roses.... |
alone,
to provide a respite from the "sustained direct attention" that characterises our lives! A place from which to reflect.
And that, in effect, is why I LOVE to paint....and LOVE places that allow the imagination to wander.
Simply and most wonderfully for the tranquility it brings.
You are welcome to sit in the chair above and if anyone tries to bother you.....I will paint them out..:)))
Note: This painting is from the series of pieces I did for
"Let There Be Love....". Several of the paintings are available for purchase and
you can see the entire collection by clicking here. From now until December 31, 2010
these paintings come with free shipping and an autographed copy of the book, "Let There Be Love...". For those local to my area that don't require shipping, the estimated shipping cost will be deducted from the piece. I am also offering flex pay (3 payments spread out of 3 months) to ensure you get the painting you desire..:))
Also, I did a talk about this body of work --
to go to page with video, click here.
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