The Groundskeeper
11x14, oil on panel
sold
Hmm... how do I say this without sounding too... too? From the minute I saw this gentleman, high up in his palm tree, several weeks ago until this very moment, today, this painting has been pure pleasure for me. Mr. Right, the kiddos, and I made a quick trip to Playa del Carmen, Mexico recently for the aforementioned family wedding. [Well, naturally, I just must add here that our niece was the most enchanting bride ever to marry on that beautiful stretch of beach and we had such fun at her wedding.]
Between festivities, I spied this gardener and was instantly inspired. That feeling -- you know the one I mean -- stayed with me across borders and through time and the colors simply flowed onto the canvas and the whole time I knew, this is exactly how I want to paint. He absolutely glows - no photo could do it justice - and I love his story now as much as I did when I first saw him. I promise I am not bragging - it may not look like much to you. But celebrate with me. Bliss following, indeed.
9 comments:
Mitzi, I can tell that this piece just flowed from your brush,it is really beautiful!
Don't you just love when that happens?!
Mitzi-this is spectacular. I feel like i am right there watching him. Your figure work is inspiring.
Marvelous! That's the best kind of feeling have when one paints. I love that left some of the red ground peek through.
Wonderful, Mitzi! A great subject and beautifully painted. Your figures just keep getting better and better. Hope to see you soon. . . .
You have captured this man and his work. I love the composition - the ladder, trunk and leaf creates triangles that make it interesting to the eye. Very nice.
Have I mentioned that I love this painting? Love those opposing diagonals in the ladder and palm frond, among everything else. And how I love when a painting paints itself and it all comes together as it should. Oh, to make our computers portray what we see on the easel, the constant struggle. I thoroughly enjoy the flying moleskins blog and the fact that I get to hold these paintings in my hand and see up close just what the artist intended, a treat indeed.
It is a fabulous painting--begs for a story, in fact! The color and composition are very fine. Great under painting color, too.
oh yes, you have mentioned that you love to paint and it shows!!! This is sooooooooooooooo wonderful. Powerful composition, bold and beautiful strokes... love it.
yes, I can see it.
Beautiful!
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