I was recently sent this photo of one of my paintings (thank you), which I haven't seen for yonks.
It is entitled 'The Japanese Sisters', and was painted circa 1985.
I don't think there's much more to say about it, other than it measures 4 ft by 4 ft.
Very intriguing picture. The colors are also strong and beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI always liked using strong bold colour.
DeleteIt is not like my swimming pool drawings.
ReplyDeleteYours are more animated!
DeleteTo me it is most unusual. I like the little details, frog and the seagull.
ReplyDeleteSort of painting I would have to sit opposite and muse upon
I'd forgotten all about the Frog... I rather like him.
DeleteFascinating to see another of your paintings. Very whimsical.
ReplyDelete'Whimsical' is my middle name.
DeleteI like it. I am a little puzzled by the pointy nose. 4' x 4' is quite a large work.
ReplyDeleteThe Japanese are very keen on masks; rather like the Italians.
DeleteIt reminds me of Cirque du Soleil and was painted before Cirque du Soleil existed ( I think .... I just looked them up. They started in 1984 as street entertainers so I doubt you were influenced by them !!!!! ) You are so good at painting the human form ..... when I painted, I found getting the proportions right very difficult. XXXX
ReplyDeleteI always thought getting human proportions right was a question of preference. If I thought someone's shoulders were too wide, etc, I'd change them.
DeleteDavid Hockney eat your heart out. Cro's coming to get you. I love it.
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A smaller splash.
DeleteShe should wear a bigger wetsuit.
ReplyDeleteWhich one?
DeleteCertainly intriguing. I was trying to imagine what the frog was thinking and why he was near a swimming pool which was chlorinated. I always did have this inconvenient practical streak in me.
ReplyDeleteHe was probably waiting to be kissed.
DeleteTwo questions, not a trap: How long did it take you (after conception/idea) to actually paint the above from start to finish? How much did you sell it for?
ReplyDeleteThere is method in my seeming randomness. I'll explain once I have received your answer.
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It probably took a week to paint; and it hasn't sold.
DeleteI DO like that picture!!
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteBut is it art?
ReplyDeleteProbably not, John!
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