Where have I been lately? Well, here it is... the 18" x 24" I've been working on for the past month. I was challenged by a gallery owner last fall to work on improving the complexity of my work, to try to work a little larger, and to include more interest in my backgrounds. Well, I took his advice and went for it, and wow... the amount of time involved grows exponentially! But I'm really pleased with the painting, and feel like it commanded growth.
The concept for the painting was inspired by the first time I walked into my parents' house after returning from my first semester of college. My mom was there at the door to greet me, and I felt my eyes fill with unexpected tears. There was a light there and a warmth that I'm sure I had overlooked before. It was a beautiful feeling. It's always so good to be home.
18" x 24" oil on panel
5 comments:
Those are days never to be forgotten!
Reunions are precious moments!!!
You did a wonderful job with this style! It is beautiful and really does feel like home. Pillows, clock, couch, curtains, all a part of the feeling of home. It does look like all that detail took a lot of time. Good to see what you're working on again!! Hope you are well.
I am loving your new style of painting. Definitely different than before, but I think it is wonderful! It evokes a different kind of feeling...you are so talented and absolutely amazing!
I'd say that was time well spent! Your talent never ceases to amaze me Jen!
I hope my kids will feel like this about our home too. I love this painting.
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