Pensive

Lacey Lewis · 12-13-2005, 02:36 PM

Yay! Thanks for the close-up peek.

Now how about the hands? Hehehe.

Not to negate the idea that this could be taking place in a church, but I have a different perspective. To me it looks like she is either in a bedroom, or somewhere else in her own house maybe resting her elbows on a table and is in deep thought.

It could be that there are clues that make me think this, like the red walls that are not too church like, or it could just be me personally because I am not a church-goer and I have a red dining room and a black metal bedframe.

Also, although she has her hands in the 'prayer' position, her head is not bowing which is how I usually picture a person in prayer.

OK, enough of me! I think this is technically great and really makes a connection between the viewer and the subject, even though it is a private scene.

Claudemir Bonfim · 12-13-2005, 05:28 PM

This is one of your best in my opinion, thanks for sharing.
Beautiful and painterly.

Kimberly Dow · 12-13-2005, 06:58 PM

Thanks Claudemir!

Lacey - what's funny is that those grills are over my bed in my bedroom. I've been trying to work those into a painting for awhile now.

Here is another detail shot - only a bit of the hands though. It got all overcast and rainy today so Im using what I had taken this morning. I can try again tomorrow if anyone wants me to.

Kimberly Dow · 12-13-2005, 07:01 PM

And...Im looking at this on here thinking she could use some knuckles. That is a really tight shot of a small area - the painting is small....so...she maybe doesnt need knuckles. After all, she isn't going anywhere. BUT, I may just have to try and squeeze some in there.

Linda Brandon · 12-13-2005, 08:13 PM

Oh Kim, this one is so beautiful! The skin is so translucent and I love the pose. That passionate red background and the scrollwork give this a real Spanish flavor (well, that's my take on this).

I was going to post that this was my favorite of yours, but to tell you the truth, it's really hard to pick one.

I so admire your work and the direction that it's going.

Janet Kimantas · 12-13-2005, 08:22 PM

It is hard to pick a favourite, so I'm glad I don't have to. I'll just enjoy them all. Seems like you are destined to be called "a painter's painter", Kim. Congratulations. Janet

Terri Ficenec · 12-13-2005, 11:52 PM

Powerful, Kim! I love everything about this one. . . the color, the texture in the skin, the ambiguity in the gesture. Gorgeous.

David Carroll · 12-14-2005, 01:21 AM

Hi Kimberly, What I like about this peice is what I like about about all of your work...Spirit. I always get a sense of Spirit in your work, I feel your figures have Souls, something few artists are able translate into thier work. If I had paid attention in shool I'd be able to say what I mean better than this, but a master sculptor used to call it "Touch", and you have it.

I consider creative work to be a spiritual practice. Wheather it is for you or not, I don't know, but I see something more than just talent when I see your work.

Blessings, Dave

Kimberly Dow · 12-14-2005, 02:20 PM

Linda, Janet & Terri - Thank you!

David - Those are some very nice compliments! Thank you.

Jimmie Arroyo · 12-14-2005, 08:18 PM

Hey Kim,

Another great piece. Pretty soon, you'e gonna get tired of hearing that. Yeah Right! I love the colors used, like the purples and that red for the background. And to think, you're only going to get better.