Torn Between Two Lovers .. based on An Old Woman Dozing (1656) Nicolaes Maes

[Enyaw]

As usual: 11 x 14 oil on paper .. Alla Prima .. this is based on an old classic I found surfing. It inspired me to paint my version. Not trying to do anything but use another painter's composition and subject matter and paint it the way I paint: not the way they painted. Fairly obvious.

 

[joe1It]

very beautiful,
then these combinations or contaminations are a very strong thing,
when we find studies, or reinterpretations of artists it is always beautiful and interesting

 

[Enyaw]

Thank you Joe.
I did this and an interpretation of Madam Cezanne-Woman in a Green Hat which I will post tomorrow or later. This one I liked better because it had more holding power. The color tint is a tad more purple but computers will be computers. It might show proper on someone else's machine. Who knows. Anyway, the endless repetition lends a viewer to see all sorts of shapes based on images within their mind and this one appeals to me because it looks like melting wax: just making new images out of old ones.

 

[Artyczar]

I like the textures in this one.

 

[Enyaw]

Thank you Arty. More texture than color on this one. It's a learning process at the moment as the application is new to me. It's a continuation of the old series but without the outlines so I am learning how to connect the whole without visible lines. A little more tricky but not over whelming. Just gotta get the ding ding dingaDee dong in the right order.

 

[Enyaw]

Might as well sneak it in now: 11 x 14 Alla Prima oil on paper .. After Madam Cezanne & The Green Hat

This was not about a copy, just about a feel. Can you feel her fall from the chair? I failed the color test on this one but I think the effect works. If it makes you feel it's a good thing.

 

[snoball]

The knife work on both of these is amazing. I love paintings that let me also use my imagination. While I do love detail, I also like to let my imagination run with the lack of them. Well done.

 

[Enyaw]

Thank you Margaret. Yup, I Ike to suggest .

 

[Artyczar]

This second one is really good and I do not think you failed in the palette at all. The greens with the whites are sophisticated IMO, as is the painting as a whole. I look for this very kind of style when seeking out paintings to buy. Excellent work.

 

[joe1It]

nice too.

the feeling is beautiful, what you were saying, the design that it suggests to the viewer and he must complete, that magazine, book that I had taken, often talked about this.

 

[Enyaw]

Thank you Arty: Wow: who knew?
Thank you Joe: yes it is nothing new but a concept that is imperative to my art.
Here is the last of Madame: This one I played more with color. Not to say bright is better but all things have a place.
11 x 14 Alla Prima Oil on Paper

 

[Artyczar]

Great one also. I prefer the one before, but they are both wonderful.

 

[Enyaw]

Than you Arty. I can't decide.

 

[trufflecat]

These are all so interesting. I love the free and spirited expression, an explosion of color and stroke.

 

[Artyczar]

Wayne, don't let me monkey with your head. You liked the second one better, so that was your decision.

 

[Enyaw]

don't let me monkey with your head

.. not possible.

I made the second because I felt I failed the color on the first but after painting it, I realized it's not the same painting any longer. They both stand on their own so I like them both for different reasons.

 

[Enyaw]

Thank you Susan. Glad you are enjoying a part of my journey. Company is nice. Looked over your site and you are a very talented artist.