Trumpeter

Trumpeter   oil/canvas   40 x 20 x 1.5

 

Fish Story

Fish Story   oil/canvas   20 x 16 x 1.5

 Every family has them.  This one involves two brothers who, instead of dipping their poles into the lake, hooked a dead large mouth bass onto one pole and headed for home, expecting accolades from their mom.  Apparently the stench preceded their arrival.  This story gets funnier and funnier to the brothers over the years but, as always, I relate to the mother role and fret over how to dispose of this stinky fish.

The previous textured painting on this canvas was painted over with light blue.  The painting proceeded in earthtone shades of brown.  Some green was added for resistance.  The tattered wooded fence is the only background element.  I loved making this painting and I still love the result.  (the actual painting OR the emotional connection?  I must beware)

Wabi Sabi.  Jolie laide.  In between.