Rosario

Lynn T. McCallum · 10-07-2003, 05:16 PM

'Rosario' was awarded a First Honorable Mention today in a local juried show. She was one of seventy-nine entries excepted. She is hanging in the Fall Show of the Dunwoody Fine Arts Association.

This is a pastel of my father's mother, Rosario. She was born and raised in Key West, Florida. This photo was taken in 1924. I saw the artist in her and really tried to capture that. The edges would have been lost but Key West is so bold and vivid in colors and there is such ablue, blue skys, there just wasn't any reason to lose it. My father loves this portrait and to me, that is what really counted.

Elizabeth Schott · 10-07-2003, 05:20 PM

Congratulations Lynn!

Wow, if I had won that this weekend, it would have been in bold type under the Art Festival post.

Marvin Mattelson · 10-07-2003, 05:28 PM

The first of many, I'm sure!

Carl Toboika · 10-07-2003, 05:51 PM

Great news Lynn.

Mike McCarty · 10-07-2003, 07:22 PM

Congratulations Lynn,

I like your use of colors very much. That's a special link you have provided for generations to come.

John Zeissig · 10-07-2003, 07:46 PM

Wonderful portrait, Lynn!! I wanted to second Mike's comment about the beautiful color treatment. It reminds me of the California "Tonalists" from the twenties and thirties. I've always loved their work, but I've never been able to get close to it in my own painting. Two thumbs up!!

Lynn T. McCallum · 10-08-2003, 02:00 AM

Thank you all!

I wish you could see her in person. The sky is almost a Parrish blue and the house in the background is a salmon color. You can't get much more colorful than Key West. California is nice but Key West is the southern most town in the 'forty-eight' and miles closer to the equator. Actually it's 'the real' other side of the rainbow. The minute you realize the Atlantic Ocean is on your right and the Gulf of Mexico is on your left, you know you're not in Kansas anymore (funny, last time I went to the Keys I had two Cairn Terriers with me. Hmmmm).

John, study those Paxton paintings from the 20's and look at the colors around the old parts of California. Laurel and Hardy movies are great for the feel of the time plus they are fun to watch. Sounds strange to watch a period film to get a feel for a painting, but I think it helped with this pastel to pay attention to the backgroungs on the sets and locations that they shot on. Kind of like a bit of role playing. Yes! Soft pastels are great for that tropical feel. Paxton is great for flesh colors. Larel and Hardy sets for the feel of the era.

She was a lot of fun to draw/paint.

Beth, Marvin, Carl, Mike, and John a great big hug and a thank you for your kind and gracious words on my first unveiling.

Jean Kelly · 10-09-2003, 11:23 AM

Hi Lynn,

I really like this, how perfectly 20's! I love Art Nouveau, and this fits right in. I also get a strong feeling of knowing her personality.

Jean