I felt the urge to paint larger and came up with this one. I like almost everything about it, but am wondering if I should re-paint the older guy with his head tipped down and a book in his lap. There's something intensely intimate about the interaction (or lack of interaction) between the two of them that might alienate potential buyers. I don't paint specifically with sales in mind, but I'm not interested in storing a lot of paintings either!
Layne,
ReplyDeleteI like what you have here- Older guy is just chilling- relaxed pose is good. I don't think would be a turnoff at all. Lovely!!
Layne, I couldn't tell you want will sell or not, I don't have the experience in that area. But I love this piece as is. I agree with you, it's intensely intimate by the lack of interaction. The story is there for the viewer, we can decide what is happening in the moment. And I am drawn more to art that invites me to participate. Nice job.
ReplyDeleteI think this piece has great body language. I like the yellow in it too.
ReplyDeleteIt could be father-son with the father looking at his son from behind dark glasses. Sue Silverman
ReplyDeleteLayne,
ReplyDeleteI think your composition is great.The car is at one angle, the figures in their chairs at another. Who can ever tell what will sell, but I believe you have a very strong painting here.