Sunday, June 14, 2009
1st Place - "Lakeside Play"
June 13, 2009 update: "Lakeside Play" won 1st place in the Los Gatos Art Assocation peer group judging contest today. Thank you, fellow artists, for your votes and for your support!!!
Previous blog posting for "Lakeside Play": This is the latest in my series of oil paintings that depict people who are totally absorbed in what they are doing. This little boy was playing quietly on his own for a long time at the side of the lake, just checking out what was under the water, and throwing some pebbles every now and again. For those of you who have met my sons, you might recognize that the "model" for this painting is my younger son Erik.
In the art world, this is called a 'figurative' painting, and 'people' are called 'figures'. 'Figurative' painting differs from portrait painting in that it includes most or all of a person's body. In a portrait painting, the face is the main attraction, although a portrait may include some of the body as well.
Thanks for visiting! I'm signing off now, and heading back to the studio for some more figurative painting.
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6 comments:
Holly, this is a great painting.
Hi Holly, I think you've captured that moment of intense concentration that children are capable of. Your figurative paintings are wonderful.
There's something very appealing in this unposed image. You've really captured the intense expression and the mood. Makes me want to approach and look at what he's found in the water.
Beautiful light in this very sweet painting, Holly.
Wow... You are all over the place and great at it all!!
I saw your blog on Frank's to decide to visit...
What fun... As I scrolled down to each post I got to explore a new and wonderful surprise.
this is such a special painting, you have captured the light and atmosphere of a childhood here. r.
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