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| Trumpeter oil/canvas 40 x 20 x 1.5 |
In any given gathering or situation, there are prospective painting subjects that move me...who knows why? These are not Facebook poses with smiling faces and an outward positivity that are being given to the world of "out there"....the audience. The poses that speak to me are those with an inward stance that reflect a quietude and introspection that, to me, are more knowing, more charming.
These days, more than ever, taking photos of strangers seems so invasive and could be taken as perverted. And so, most of these opportunities are discarded for the sake of privacy and respect. In this case, a middle school band concert, the band was asked to stand at the end of the performance for group photos and audience appreciation. This fellow's hesitancy stood out to me and several surreptitious photos were taken.
Painting instruments is difficult, especially when your references were quickly shot and leave out some vital visual information. Luckily, I was able to fudge it. The pose is sweet and so-very-middle-school. Circle motifs were added to reference the trumpet and the circular sound it produces. In my mind, this young fellow is a star.
