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| Pumpkin with Twisty Stem Watercolor |
I would have to say that I prefer bold paintings....those that pull you in from across the room and beckon you to come closer. But I also believe that we need to learn to play all of the notes: loud and soft; quick and slow; rhythmic and not-so. These are the tools that allow us to solve all (or almost all) visual problems. It seems to me that great musicians are masters of all kinds of notes that lead us into varying moods and feelings....they need to be able to manipulate their listeners. Same with great actors. And so, from time to time, I present myself with a painting problem that requires a more sublime presentation.
"Pumpkin with a Twisty Stem" was begun as a watercolor monoprint. I painted tender strokes onto a piece of plexiglass then transferred it by pressing onto a sheet of hot press watercolor paper. I continued to coax the image into being. The sublime is more easily accomplished with this versatile medium. I am pleased with these results.
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