Sunday, November 06, 2011

Figure Study

10x10 oil on Raymar
Inspired by Kelley's postings from her exciting week spent in Karin Jurick's Hilton Head workshop I worked up this figure study (WIP) of a couple I saw walking at Slide Rock in Sedona last Spring. I plan to add all the highlights and detail that Karin includes in her beautiful figure paintings. I love seeing older couples hand in hand like this. So sweet.  I didn't have much time to work on it before I came up to New Hampshire to visit my little boys. Ryan will be 8 next week. Time flies.

19 comments:

irinapictures said...

The background adds so much depth to the meaning of this brilliant work.

Studio at the Farm said...

Gypsy Woman, you have captured a beautiful scene and emotion! Have fun in New Hampshire!! Hugs from The Lad! xx

suzanneberry said...

this is absolutely amazing!! i love everything about it. looks perfect now, looking forward to seeing it progress. beautiful job!

Page Pearson Railsback said...

Love this..Does it really need more?

Kelley Carey MacDonald said...

Thanks for the mention, sweetie! This is beautiful! Enjoy your time in NH...

Anonymous said...

What a touching painting! I love their matching hats too!

Kathy Cousart said...

I think this looks complete- love the connection and mood you captured. Well done!

Paintings by Patricia said...

Love the gesture and attitude of this couple....have fun in NH

Jo-Ann Sanborn said...

It's a beauty, Mary, and the background color adds to the poignancy. Love it.

Fay Terry said...

What a stunning painting, Mary. Your figures and light are wonderful and then the background adds even more to the feeling you've captured-wow.
Have fun in New Hampshire with your boys. My baby girl in Charlotte just turned 8 months and the second baby girl in Greenville SC is 5 months. I'm sure you remember the fun of those times with your boys!

Bluebells and Lavender said...

Looks like they are walking off into the sunset....

myra anderson said...

this is magnificent as it is!

shirley fachilla said...

Love your subject, your gesture and your colors.

Jody Regan said...

Wow, great feeling to this painting. Solid. Charming.

Ruthie Carlson said...

I love this painting because first, I am so attracted by your use of color. Beautiful. Secondly and probably the most important thing to me is that it stirs a memory or emotion in me that takes me back to sweet places. I love it!

Crazy RAvens Studio said...

HOlding hands can be such a beautiful statement of affection and this captures that feeling simply and beautifully. sigh.

Maria Bennett Hock said...

This is great. It says so much.

rdl said...

Nice!!

Christine Stonebridge said...

I simply LOVE this painting! It just says so much ... about love and friendship!

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