Anticipation

Linda Nelson · 11-20-2005, 08:53 PM

This year I dabbled in some non-commission work - I like the change of pace, and hope to do more in 2006. This peice is 24 x 36 and sold to the collector who purchased one of the portraits of my son Alex.

Alexandra Tyng · 11-21-2005, 10:41 AM

Gosh, Linda, did you just have a creative energy surge or did you get a bunch of slides made?

I like the rich colors and textures in this one. Thanks for posting the closeup--I think you've captured the watchful, slightly anxious expression on her face. Congratulations on your sale!

Alex

Linda Brandon · 11-21-2005, 10:59 AM

Linda, this painting has a definite Bonnard feeling which I like very much. I love the looking out the window composition and I admire you for working on such a large canvas.

Linda Nelson · 11-21-2005, 04:24 PM

Hi LInda

I had to look him up before responding! Wow thanks for the compliment and I will sure be buying a book on his work - definitely someone I should be learning about. I've heard the name, but I don't think I've paid attention to him. Thanks for the comment!

Garth Herrick · 11-22-2005, 05:06 PM

Yes, Linda (and Linda), The first thought that struck me was Bonnard too. This definitely has that feeling about it, which may be profitable to build on, as a 21st century impressionist.

Garth

Sharon Knettell · 11-23-2005, 05:07 PM

Linda,

What gorgeous color! Actually it reminds me somewhat of a Frieseke, an American impressionist.

Just a beautiful job, orchestrating color like this is a refined art in itself.

Just great Linda.

Cynthia Daniel · 11-23-2005, 05:51 PM

Sharon,

You beat me to it - I was going to say Frieseke also. Just beautiful, Linda!

Geary Wootten · 11-23-2005, 06:14 PM

Linda, what I love about this painting is the luminescence. Practically every form of the main subject matter is glowing from within and without. I am compelled to keep staring at it's warm presentation.

~Geary

Linda Nelson · 11-23-2005, 08:34 PM

Thanks Geary! It's a rather dark tones painting - less bright than on this image. So the colors of the window light are really dramatic.

Sharon and Cynthia - you guys are so awesome I love him he one of my favorites. Lady in a Garden is one of my all time favorites after seeing it in person in Chicago, and seeing other works of his at the museum at Giverny made me a huge fan. Thanks and I am going to take a second look at all his work, as I have always loved the mix he brings to the canvas, and it would be a thrill to carry on his torch in my own way.

Linda