That was a particularly appealing title for the recent art society challenge. Especially since we were still in lockdown. At that point it was like living on an island, the ocean to the west, not being permitted to leave our health region to the east, and the Canadian/US borders closed to the north and south.
So I threw myself vicariously into my summer adventure painting. It’s located in the Capilano Canyon, in the rain forest, where we lived for nearly 30 years. To turn it into an adventure, I used my artistic licence and plunked in my grandsons on a fishing adventure. When my daughter saw it she responded immediately. “Where are their parents? Where are their life jackets? Why are they so close to the edge?” Good, I thought, she doesn’t want it. Off it’ll go for sale at next show. 😉
A long time ago I took a painting course where the instructor said her most successful paintings were ones where she connected emotionally with the story in the scene. It worked this time. I connected and my summer adventure painting won first prize.
Congratulations on first prize. I love the painting; however, I agree with your daughter. Reminds, me, though, of someone else related.......going to the very edges....
Posted by: Karen | June 23, 2021 at 09:42 AM