"quiet" old book papers.mixed media/ collage 6 x 8 inches
Quiet is what I think of when I think of my great uncle Fred. He was one of my favorite people ever. Kind, quiet, gentle and gentlemanly. I admired him greatly. He was really a dapper dresser and so this piece I made today as a memory piece from my childhood, going for a walk with him in my red hoodie. I am going to be making more of these memory pieces for the under 30 art section of the shop.
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the word for the day is quiet ... A quiet, whisper, soft spoken, lovely friday to you all!
I love this! So simple an sweet. Your uncle sounds like a great person.
ReplyDeleteNice one, Susan. I love how you've used newsprint and kept the figures simple and ... quiet.
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely lovely. I love the feeling you get from the newspaper (gives it a bit of a cuty feel) and the white paint (which, like snow, gives it a muted feel and like fog, a memory feel). And you're walking AWAY from the viewer which conveys loss or something in the past. I can't wait to see the others!
ReplyDeleteLovely image, really draws you into the quiet walk. And great idea to do memory pieces.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a lovely piece. I'm sure your Uncle Fred would be pleased as well.
ReplyDeleteI like it very much. With just a few shapes you managed to capture the quiet mood perfectly. I also love the contrasting colours.
ReplyDeletevery much beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteNice mood. It reminds me of how quiet and muffled everything gets on a snowy night.
ReplyDeleteThis is precious and I love it
ReplyDeleteWow great imagery, simple and classy.
ReplyDeleteHey Susan, I received your drawing today. I love it! Thanks so much :) Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I love the contrast between graphic quality and handmade feel.
ReplyDeletethe written script has a snow drift effect and gives way to a straight path...the red and black childhood memory colors (litle red riding hood for example...)perfect colors! Susan the artist in you touches everything golden as sunlight! Love it!!
ReplyDeletevery powerful! great work..
ReplyDeleteoh, i had a opa like that. quiet and fun person to be with. he'd do anything for us grandkids. thanks for a quiet warm stroll down memory lane. just beautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful! Love how the text shows through!
ReplyDeleteI really like the texture of this!
ReplyDeleteThis could be so many stories, I love the wintry, fairy tale like feel of it.
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful. It reminds me of walks with my kids.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and elegant, indeed! It reminds me of the children's book "Madeline". What a cool way to access a favourite memory. Glad to see you are creating away.
ReplyDeleteCorey Amaro sent me here, and I fell in love with this piece!
ReplyDeleteCheers, Colette
What a wonderful memory. I also like how you used the print under the firgures. the whole piece gives a sense of peace and quiet.
ReplyDeleteoh I love this....You certainly did hit it on the head
ReplyDeleteBrilliant!
ReplyDeleteso beautiful... its is very good. so sensitive
ReplyDeleteI felt immediately drawn by this. There is tenderness and love embedded in it.
ReplyDeleteSimply gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLove your collage! What a great scene.
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